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Board Meets Monday For Alterations To 124 E. Wall
The Design Review Board will meet on Monday, April 16, 2018, at 4:30 p.m. at the City Hall Commission Meeting room at 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.
This meeting will be held to discuss a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to the building at 124 E. Wall Street and any other matters that may come before the Board. This meeting is open to the public.
This is the former Spoiled Brat Salon building.
Today, Lord, Give Me Your Vision by Patty LaRoche
I have a new, daily prayer: Today, Lord, give me your eyes.
My perspective would be radically improved if I saw others as Jesus sees them.
As individuals he created. And loves. And wants them to love him back.
Replace my eyes with Yours.
There is no comparison between what my eyes see and what Jesus sees. If I am prayed up, the difference is dramatic, like…
- when I hear the story of a bitter church member and immediately think, “Help me demonstrate forgiveness instead of repaying his anger with mine.”
- when I meet the grumpy waitress and offer to pray for her.
- when I listen to Christian music instead of watching the news on television.
- when I am grateful for a husband who reminds me that getting worked up over what someone has said does nothing but ruin the rest of my day.
- when I am more diligent about relationships than my to-do list.
- when I ignore what the mirror reflects and am more concerned if I demonstrate the fruits of the spirit: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Gal. 5: 22,23)
The difference is not only life-changing; it’s day-changing. With Jesus’ eyes, I no longer fret when people don’t view things my way (even when I am sooooo right). Jesus didn’t care that people disagreed with him or talked behind his back or even demanded his execution. He saw everyone through the eyes of love. Even those most different from him (which, in my opinion, is a really, really hard thing to do).
Yesterday I failed to do that.
As Board secretary for our condominium complex in Mazatlan, Mexico, I work with six men, most of whom have been the top dogs in their corporate worlds. We don’t always agree, but our job is to make decisions for 88 owners who also never agree. That part I find challenging and invigorating, especially when we are able to justify why we make the decisions we do.
One owner, “Ben,” pushes all of my unloving buttons. If he disagrees with us, he writes scathing emails, threatens to sue and attacks other owners. He doesn’t speak unless spoken to first, and then he talks about himself until his victims pretend to have an errand to run. (I know.)
Yesterday I was in a phone conversation with another Board member, and Ben’s recent email came up. I referred to him as a “narcissist.” It was a safe call; no one who knows Ben would disagree. Obviously, my Jesus’ eyes were closed. (Can you tell?) With Jesus’ lens, I would hurt for Ben and be concerned that he is insecure and desperate for others’ accolades and be grieved that he is an atheist. Yesterday, I wasn’t.
Today, probably because I am writing this article and am faced with my own unloving attitude, I am convicted to reach out to love Ben as Jesus does, with eyes that see based on the restoration of Calvary’s Cross. Today I am convicted that I may be the only Christian God has sent to make a difference, and I am convicted that God wastes no opportunities. Today I am seeing Ben through Jesus’ eyes.
This is a good day, a very good day.
I pray tomorrow be the same.
Governor Colyer Signs Eight Bills into Law
TOPEKA – Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. has signed the following bills into law:
- Senate Bill 185: Expedites redevelopment projects by revising the powers of Johnson and Labette Counties in regard to certain redevelopment districts and authorities. (Signed 04/11/18)
- Senate Bill 324: Amends the vehicle dealers and manufacturers licensing act to prohibit certain actions by manufacturers which place unnecessary costs and burdens on vehicle dealers.
- Senate Bill 410: Updates insurance statutes to allow certain captive insurance companies in the State of Kansas.
- Substitute for House Bill 2147: Refunds improperly collected income taxes to certain Native American veterans.
- Senate Substitute for House Bill 2184: Amends workers compensation death benefits.
- House Bill 2580: Prevents consumer reporting agencies from charging certain fees relating to consumer report security freezes.
- House Bill 2581: Increases penalties for “swatting” and other false alarms if a third party is injured or killed as a result of the hoax. (Announced in the previous release)
- House Bill 2639: Allows KDHE to collect a fee for fingerprinting individuals maintaining, residing, working, or volunteering at a child care facility.
The Governor has now signed 50 bills into law this session. By law, the Kansas governor has 10 calendar days to sign bills into law, veto bills or allow bills to become law without his signature.
Anti-Swatting Bill Signed Into Law
Governor Jeff Colyer Signs “Anti-Swatting Bill” into Law Thursday
Topeka- Governor Jeff Colyer signed in to law today HB2581 that increases penalties for “swatting” or other false alarms if a third party is injured as a result of the hoax. Swatting is the action of making a prank call to emergency services in an attempt to bring about an armed police response to a particular address. This harassment tactic resulted in the loss of the life of Andrew Finch of Wichita in December 2017 after police were called to his home following a prank call allegedly placed by an individual in California.
“We need to send a clear message that this behavior is unacceptable in our society,” said Governor Jeff Colyer, “It isn’t a prank, it isn’t a joke, it is a deadly serious crime and this law makes it clear that we will treat it as such. What happened to Mr. Finch was unspeakably tragic, and we hope that this law will prevent any other innocent people from losing their lives as a result of this horrific behavior.”
“I am very pleased to think this legislation could possibly save lives,” said Lisa Finch, mother of Andrew.
Prom Time: Here Are Walk-In Instructions
The Fort Scott High School Prom 2018 is April 21, 2018, at the high school.
Public viewing of the building is from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, walk-in is from 6:30 to 8 pm and prom is from 8 to 11 pm.
“This year’s walk-in will be starting at the southeast corner of the high school,” according to Roberta “Bert” Lewis, an instructor at the school. “To get in line, you will need to drive north on Main, turn into the southwest corner of the parking lot by the tennis court. (directly east of Key Hole), then continue east toward the back parking lot. Valet parking will be available southeast corner of the east parking lot. If someone is picking up your car they can meet you at this location.”
Parent parking and viewing of walk-in:
Parent parking will be allowed on the street west of school, stadium, gravel lot west of the school, and at Buck Run. Handicap parking will be available on the north side of the school.
Parents will NOT be allowed to park in the west (front) lot, at the pool, or on State Street between 9th and 12th streets. Also closed for walk-in will be Scott street from 10th to 12th and 11th street from State Street to Main.
Click here, then click on the image to enlarge for a map of the parking and walk-in rules:
Prom map 12-Apr-2018 08-08-40(1)
Parents will be able to set up chairs or watch from bleachers in the back parking lot.
The east entrance to the high school, steps, and grand entrance will have viewing areas and picture options, but there will be no seating in this area.
Obituary Of Harley Lloyd Moss
Harley Lloyd Moss was born May 19, 1927, in Prescott, Kansas to Roy Mark Moss and Elsa Landona Woods Moss and left this life for his heavenly home on April 9, 2018, at the age of 90 years, 10 months and 21 days in Fort Scott, Kansas.
He was married to Lucy Evelyn Cassidy on February 14, 1953, at the Federal Courthouse in St. Louis, Missouri. She preceded him in death on February 13, 2014, and also by a brother, Charles Lee Moss, in 1948.
He is survived by a sister, Alice Stewart, of Camp Point, Illinois, one daughter, Carol Reasoner, of Redfield, Kansas, and three sons, Lonnie Moss and his wife, Kathy, of Oronogo, Missouri, Jerry Moss and his wife, Else of Fort Scott, Kansas, and Larry Moss (Jeannie) of Miami, Oklahoma. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, Stephanie and Tim White and their sons, Titus, Quintin and Truman of Lubbock, Texas; Christine and Nathan White of Lexington, Kentucky; Daniel and Christina Moss and their son, Ethan, of Carthage, Missouri; Isaiah and Isabell Moss of Fort Scott, Kansas; Jennifer and Ashley Garlick of Florissant, Missouri, Heather Moss of Miami, Oklahoma, and Jerry Moody of Wichita, Kansas.
Harley lived in the Prescott and Pleasanton, Kansas area until he entered the Army in February 1951. He mustered out at Camp Carson, Colorado in November 1952, after having served 10 months in Korea. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal, Bronze Service Star and the United Nations Service Medal.
After their marriage, Harley and Evelyn made their home in several locations in Bourbon County, Kansas, moving to Devon, Kansas in 1970. Harley spent his life as a farmer and also worked many years as the manager of Monticello Farms.
Services are planned for Friday, April 13, at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethel Community Baptist Church, 1397 155th Street, in Fort Scott, Kansas, with graveside services and military rites to be performed at the Pleasanton Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the church at 1:00 p.m. before the service. Arrangements are entrusted to the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home in Fort Scott, Kansas. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.
Southpaw Preachers In Concert Saturday At Liberty Theater
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The Southpaw Preachers
of Dallas, Texas
in concert
Liberty Theatre
Downtown Fort Scott This Saturday night, 8:30pm Purchase tickets online here, or call 620-224-9787.
Tickets are $35 floor, $25 upstairs.
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This powerhouse band draws their inspiration from hard-hitting funk, soul, R&B, and rock. Southpaw blends both original music and covers into their diverse sets and are known for folding a uniquely asymmetrical sound into well-loved songs.
Click here for music video.
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Click here for Southpaw Preachers Facebook page.
Click here for Liberty Theatre’s Facebook page.
Click here for Liberty Theatre’s website.
Make reservations for dinner before the show
at Crooner’s Lounge!
Click here for Crooner’s Facebook page.
Call or text 620-224-9787 for reservations.
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Chamber Coffee at Arnold Arena Tomorrow At 8 a.m.
Chamber Coffee
Thursday, April 12th
8:00 am
Hosted by:
Arnold Arena on the FSCC Campus
Click HERE for the KOMB FM 103.9 Website
Don’t forget your dollars for announcements!
Upcoming Coffees:
April 19th – Stutesman’s Action Realty
April 26th – Lee’s Paws & Claws
May 3rd – National Day of Prayer @ The Ellis Family Fine Arts Center
May 10th – Woodland Hills Golf Course
Governor Colyer Unveils Child Support Evaders Initiative
TOPEKA – Governor Jeff Colyer is pleased to announce a new initiative to increase child support collections for Kansas families and children.
On Thursday, Gov. Colyer, along with Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Gina Meier-Hummel and others unveiled the Child Support Evaders webpage. The webpage features nearly a dozen individuals who owe back child support in excess of $5,000 each.
“Child support is a key component to a families’ economic stability,” said Governor Colyer. “Far too many families in our state are left to rely on public assistance when the other parent should be supporting their children financially and emotionally. I am hopeful that this program encourages those who are behind on child support payments to work with us and take advantage of the services we offer to help them meet their commitments, including fatherhood grants, arrears programs, electronic payments and access to GED and career training.”
The evader webpage is housed on the DCF website, where the public can view the photos of some evaders, along with the number of children for whom support is court ordered, and the total amount of back child support owed per evader. Evaders listed will be updated on a quarterly basis. Kansas joins other states such as Texas and Arizona in implementing child support evader initiatives.
“We are here to help Kansas families obtain the child support that is owed them,” said DCF Secretary Gina Meier-Hummel. “We are also here to encourage non-custodial parents to get involved, because we know that parents who support their children financially are also more involved in their children’s lives in other ways, leading to better outcomes.”
DCF’s Child Support Services (CSS) is charged with establishing and enforcing child support obligations for 140,000 cases. Over the last decade, the caseload has increased by 7 percent. Last federal fiscal year, CSS collected $205.7 million. However, in that same time period, $840 million remained owed to Kansas families. For every $1 spent on the child support program, $5.90 is collected for child support.
To report the whereabouts of a child support evader, log onto www.CSSEvaders.dcf.ks.gov. You can also call 1-888-7-KS-CHILD (1-888-757-2445). Tips can be submitted unanimously.
Home, Sport, Farm, Garden Show This Weekend
