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Long Term KDOT Employees Acknowledged

April 17, 2019 Submitted Story Leave a comment

The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state years-of-service anniversaries in May. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas.

Those celebrating 40 years:

Charles Baker, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, Hepler
Thomas Weishapl, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, Oberlin

Those celebrating 30 years:

Deallon Wildeman, Right of Way Property Appraiser Supervisor, Topeka

Those celebrating 20 years:

Matthew Bleier, Engineering Technician Specialist, Topeka
James Fetters, Equipment Operator Senior, Council Grove
Martin Harrington, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, Norton
Jonathan Houpt Equipment Operator, Olathe
David Rush, Equipment Operator Specialist, Ottawa
Steven Schmidt, Equipment Mechanic Senior, Salina

Entertainment, Government, Kansas

Hiring A Limo or Party Bus?

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KCC offers tips on what to look for when hiring a limo or bus service

TOPEKA – Limousines and party buses are popular modes of transportation for proms, weddings and other special events. If your spring or summer plans call for limo or bus transportation, the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) encourages you to do a little research before booking.

The KCC, the agency that regulates motor carriers in the state, recommends that you check to be sure the transportation company you are considering has operating authority. That means they meet the applicable federal and state requirements for safety, insurance, operations and driver training. Services operating within the state are also required to file their current tariffs or rates with the KCC. Those can be found on the KCC’s website.

“Planning your next limousine, party bus or charter bus trip is an important decision. Take a moment to ensure the company you select has the appropriate State and/or Federal operating authority and a safe operating history. Looking before you book will help you have a safe and satisfying experience,” said Mike Hoeme, KCC Transportation Director.

There are several places to obtain more information about passenger carriers. Here are a few helpful links:

Find rates – http://kcc.ks.gov/transportation/transportation-quick-links/passenger-tariffs
Check safety record – https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/ (see company snapshot)
Verify Insurance coverage –
https://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov/LIVIEW/pkg_carrquery.prc_carrlist

Passenger carrier and bus safety information –
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/passenger-safety/passenger-carrier-and-bus-safety

Business, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee at Presbyterian Village April 18

April 17, 2019 Submitted Story Leave a comment

Join us for Chamber Coffee

Hosted by:

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village

Location:

2401 S. Horton

Thursday, April 18th, 2019

Visit Fort Scott Presbyterian Village’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:

April 25 – Peerless Products

May 2 – National Day of Prayer Breakfast (Pioneer Kiwanis and

Cheney Witt)

May 9 – Woodland Hills Golf Course (City of Fort Scott)

May 16 – Fort Scott Paws & Claws

Area News

Confederate Memorial Service April 27

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The 2nd Annual Confederate Memorial Service will be held at the National Cemetery at 10 am, Saturday, April 27.

Members of Sons of the Confederate Veterans (SCV) Major Thomas J. Key Camp #1920, will conduct the memorial service.

A joint Sons of Union Veterans (SUV) and SCV honor guard will present colors at the service

There are 14 Confederate Soldiers interred at the Fort Fort Scott National Cemetery. All were POW’s at Fort Scott and the majority were captured at the Battle of Mine Creek.

April has been recognized as Confederate History month throughout the South. While Kansas does not recognize Confederate History month, special permission was given by the National Cemetery Administration to conduct a memorial service for the Confederate dead in the Fort Scott National Cemetery.

This year’s memorial service was scheduled to coincide with Civil Wars Days at “The Fort.”

The memorial service is open to the public. Persons attending the memorial service can wear period clothing as desired.

Area News

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25

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There will be a rechartering of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 on May 3, 2019 at 7 pm. This milestone event will take place in Fort Scott’s Memorial Hall.

The American Legion Auxiliary is a standalone organization and offers programs to support Veterans and the community. For more information about the American Legion Auxiliary visit their national website at https://www.alaforveterans.org/

Any female who has an ancestor who served in the United States military is eligible for the American Legion Auxiliary. Additionally, female family members of Veterans and active duty military may also be eligible for the American Legion Auxiliary.

There is not an age requirement to join the Auxiliary Unit. Some Legion members have enrolled their daughters or granddaughters at birth to become an Auxiliary member.

Females interested in joining the American Legion Fort Scott Auxiliary Unit should call Myra Jowers at 620.215.1286 or email her at myrajowers#ymail.com about joining or to clarify their membership eligibility.

Bourbon County Sheriff's Office

The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports April 17

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Fort Scott Police Department

The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports April 16

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Retired Pay Restoration Act

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Veterans and Friends: Urge Congress to Pass the Retired Pay Restoration Act

Military retirees who have a service-connected disability rating below 50 percent have their retirement pay reduced, dollar for dollar, by the amount of disability compensation they receive. This demeaning tax, created by Congress to save money, forces those who have dedicated their careers to military service to make do without benefits they need to provide for their families.

Take Action: Contact your members of Congress and urge them to cosponsor the Retired Pay Restoration Act. Our nation is still at war. We must ensure that benefits earned through honorable service to this country are improved, not eroded.

Members of Congress can be contacted at http://capwiz.com/vfw/issues/alert/?alertid=80635806

Government, Kansas

Unclaimed Property

April 16, 2019 Submitted Story Leave a comment

Kansas State Treasurer Jake LaTurner’s Tax Day Event Returns Over $370,000

Topeka—Kansas State Treasurer Jake LaTurner made tax day a little brighter for thousands of Kansans by helping put money back in their pockets. With the help of several broadcast media outlets, the State Treasurer’s Office held an event Monday to bring awareness to the over $350-million in unclaimed property in the State Treasury and encouraging Kansans to get online and see if any of it belongs to them. Over 27,000 people went to kansascash.com to search, and $372,146 was returned to its rightful owners.

“It’s wonderful that we were able to match up so many individuals and businesses with their unclaimed property,” said LaTurner. “This was a very successful event, but there’s still more money to give back. We hope those that found money online will spread the word to family and friends about how quick and easy it is to search for themselves as well.”

Searches for unclaimed property can be done anytime on kansascash.com. Most claims made online can be paid easily via direct deposit. In 2018 a record $26.5-million in unclaimed property was returned to Kansans, and the office is on track to break that record in 2019.

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Obituary

Obituary of Suzanne Street

April 16, 2019 Submitted Story 2 Comments

Suzanne Street, 72, of Fort Scott, passed away at her home Saturday evening, April 13, 2019.

She was born June 27, 1946, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Carl S. and Martina D. (Kirker) Street.

Suzanne graduated from Fort Scott High School with the Class of 63. She also attended and graduated from Pittsburg State University, and Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She held a BA in Foreign Languages, and an MA in Spanish. She taught for forty years in Rich Hill, Missouri; Chanute, Kansas; Holden, Missouri; Tonganoxie, Kansas; Iola, Kansas, and Fort Scott, retiring in 2013.

Suzanne managed the bookstore at the Fort Scott National Historic Site and did volunteer work. She was a member of Area Women Educators (AWE), Iola Symphony Orchestra, and Fort Scott Area Orchestra. She traveled to several European countries with students and family.

Suzanne is survived by her sister, Carla J. Felt, of Fort Scott; nephew Carson Felt and wife Morgan, and great-niece Ryker Felt, all of Fort Scott.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Following cremation, the family will have a Celebration of Life Visitation Thursday evening, April 18, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

A private family interment service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Care to Share, and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, PO Box 309, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott