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Flags At Half-Staff For Barbara Bush

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Governor Colyer Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-staff in Honor of First Lady Barbara Bush

Topeka – In accordance with Executive Order 10-12, and the proclamation of President Donald J. Trump, Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the life of former First Lady Barbara Bush.

“When I worked in the Bush White House I had the pleasure of getting to know Barbara. She was truly a remarkable woman and an inspiration to all,” said the Governor. “As one of only two women to be the wife and mother of a President, her legacy will live on. The Bush family is in our prayers.”

In accordance with the White House proclamation, the flag should be flown at half-staff beginning today until sundown on the day of Mrs. Bush’s interment.

To receive email alerts when the Governor orders flags to half-staff, please visit https://governor.kansas.gov/newsroom/kansas-flag-honors/ to subscribe.

 

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Obituary Of Nadine “Dee” Moderhak

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Nadine Louise “Dee” Moderhak, 88, of Fort Scott, passed away Wednesday morning, April 18, 2018, at the Franklin House.

She was born August 5, 1929, in Denver, Colorado, and was the adopted daughter of Harry K. and Maude Cleva (Hardin) DuVall.

She married Gordon Moderhak May 30, 1964, in Westminster, Colorado. He preceded her in death September 23, 2006.

Dee bequeathed her body to the KU School of Medicine, and she requested that there be no services.

Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Kansas, Submitted

China Intends to Place High Tariff On Sorghum

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Governor Colyer Calls for China to Cease Unfair Trading Practices

“The announcement of China’s intent to place a nearly 179 percent tariff on U.S. sorghum will have a devastating effect on the Kansas agriculture industry and thus the Kansas economy.

Kansas is the top sorghum producer in the United States – in the last 3 years, Kansas exported nearly $416 million in sorghum to China. Any effort to restrict the ability to export sorghum directly hits the pocketbook of farmers across Kansas.

Foreign market access is critical to Kansas agriculture at all times, but especially when our farmers are dealing with challenges brought on by low commodity prices and extreme weather conditions. Instead of targeting fairly traded U.S. exports, China should immediately stop its unfair trading practices.

“I have already spoken to our partners at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture this morning. They are working diligently on this issue. As Governor, I will continue to fight alongside the Kansas congressional delegation for our agricultural industry and will find a meaningful solution to this issue. Kansas farmers cannot afford a delay in action.”

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Governor Signs Bill; Calls on Legislature to Fix Error

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TOPEKA –  Governor Colyer today signed Sub. Senate Bill 423, appropriating an increase of more than $500 million in K-12 funding over the next five years, at a ceremony at Seaman High School in Topeka.

The bill, which aims to provide adequate and equitable funding for all Kansas schools, was passed by the legislature moments before they adjourned their regular session in early April.

“Kansas wants to lead the way in education,” said the Governor. “I’m very proud to sign this legislation as it means more money in the classroom, more accountability measures and a focus on student outcomes. Most importantly, it keeps our schools open without raising taxes on hardworking Kansas families.”

The Governor also called on the Legislature to fix the error that inadvertently decreased expenditures to schools by $80 million. “It’s important that we get this right,” said the Governor.

Governor Colyer was joined by several legislators including president of the Seaman School Board, Chairman Fred Patton, and Representative Brenda Dietrich.

The Governor has now signed 57 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.

 

 

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FSHS Thespians Selected To Perform In Scotland

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The Fort Scott High School Theatre Department, under the direction of FSHS Thespian Director Angie Bin, has been selected to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world’s largest and most prestigious arts festival, as part of the American High School Theatre Festival (AHSTF).

Each August, Edinburgh, Scotland becomes the most magical and exciting place on earth as performing artists from all over the world take part in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The whole city becomes a stage and visitors can view performances everywhere from playgrounds to conference rooms, from city parks to churches.

The Fringe Festival includes over 3,000 different performances of music, theatre, dance, and comedy during its three-week run.

Fort Scott High School’s performance will be showcased as a part of AHSTF in the summer of 2019.

Fort Scott High School, recognized for its entertaining and innovative productions, was selected by the AHSTF Board of Advisors, made up of college theatre professionals, to represent our community as part of the 2018 AHSTF program.

The Board reviews all completed applications and identifies the top high schools based on their most recent bodies of work, awards, community involvement, philosophies, and recommendations.

While in Scotland, AHSTF’s professional Technical Team ensures that the company’s lighting, sound, and property needs are addressed.

WorldStrides, the nation’s oldest and largest student travel company, will be making the travel arrangements for each high school group. The trip includes two days in London, England and ten days in Edinburgh in August of 2019.

A parent meeting for all FSHS performing art students interested in traveling and their parents will be held April 24 at 7:45 p.m. in Room 401 at the High School.

Contact: Angie Bin, 60-719-9622, [email protected]

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Wanted: Expired Prescription Drugs for Disposal

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Drug-Take Back Day is Saturday, April 28

 On Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., local law enforcement and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications to the parking lot of Mercy Convenient Care at 1624 S. National for free, anonymous, “no questions asked” disposal.

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is made possible through the partnership of Bourbon County Sherriff’s Department, the Fort Scott Police Department and Mercy Hospital Pharmacy.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

 

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Civil War Dance This Saturday

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Courtesty photo by Dee Young.

The Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site cordially invite you to the Civil War Camp Dance, during Civil War Living History Weekend at Fort Scott National Historic site, Saturday, April 21, 2018.
The Camp Dance will be held at historic Memorial Hall.1 E 3rd Street, Fort Scott, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
1800’s period music will be used.

Dress: Come dressed in 1860s Civil War/western/pioneer attire.
Long trains, spike heels, hobnails/heel-plates, spurs/swords/side-arms, pipes/cigars/chewing tobacco, and liquor are prohibited.

Refreshments: cookies, punch, and cold water will be served.

Tickets: $5 per person at the door

All proceeds go to the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site.
For Information concerning the Civil War Living History Weekend at
Fort Scott National Historic Site go to www.nps.gov/fosc.

For dance information contact Dee at 913-557-1632 or 913-269-1632  or [email protected]

NOTE: This event is NOT SPONSORED by Fort Scott National Historic Site or the Volunteers of FSNHS.
Dancing was enjoyed by almost everyone in America during the Civil War –North and South, young and old, rich and poor, urban and rural, black and white, and in the camps, the soldiers danced with each other and no one thought it was strange.

In all times of adversity, you have to take a step back from your troubles.During the 1860s, dancing was one way to forget, at least for an evening, the “fiery trial” of the Civil War.
Come join us for an evening camp dance. All ages welcome.

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Obituary of Rosella Page

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Rosella Page, age 79, formerly of Ft. Scott, more recently of Towanda, KS, died Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Towanda.  Pastor Matthew Hamilton will conduct funeral services at 1:00 PM Friday, April 20th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Private burial will take place in Hepler Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to the Rosella Page Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

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Beef Cattle and Forage Crops Field Day planned May 3 in Parsons

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Chris Petty, K-State Extension Agent.

Location changed for this year’s event

PARSONS, Kan. – Kansas State University will host its annual Beef Cattle and Forage Crops Field Day on Thursday, May 3. This year the event will be at the K-State Southeast Research and Extension Center, 25092 Ness Rd. in Parsons.

The day starts with registration, coffee and donuts and time to view sponsors’ displays at 8:30 a.m. Presentations begin at 9 a.m. Lunch will be served following the last presentation, compliments of several sponsoring companies.

This year’s topics and presenters include:

  • Beef Cattle Market Outlook (via video) – Glynn Tonsor – K-State agricultural economist;
  • Trace Mineral Supplementation and Implants for Grazing Stocker Cattle – Dale Blasi, K-State beef cattle extension specialist;
  • Complementary Forages for Grazing with Tall Fescue – Jaymelynn Farney, K-State southeast area beef specialist;
  • Update on Anaplasmosis in Southeastern Kansas – Gregg Hanzlicek, Veterinary Diagnostic Lab; and
  • Utilization of Legumes to Improve Efficiency of Beef Production – Lyle Lomas, K-State animal scientist and head of the Southeast Agricultural Research Center.

More information is available by calling 620-421-4826.