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Submit Questions by Oct. 28 to Chamber of Commerce For Candidate Forum
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The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Oct. 23
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Kansas Prisoners Relocated to Arizona Correctional Center
Kansas Department of Corrections inmates arrive safely in Arizona
A group of inmates being relocated to provide relief for the Kansas prison system arrived safely in Arizona, the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) announced today.
The group of 120 medium- and maximum-custody inmates were transported to the Saguaro Correctional Center in Eloy, Ariz., by secure air transport, paid for by CoreCivic under the terms of a contract with the State.
Specific details about the transportation of inmates to Arizona will not be disclosed due to security and safety concerns.
“The KDOC has sought to relocate offenders who will be successful and most likely to benefit from the programmatic opportunities available through Saguaro Correctional Center”, said KDOC Deputy Secretary of Facilities Management Joel Hrabe.
KDOC used a screening process that identified offenders who have at least 24 months until release, low frequency of visitation, a need for education/vocational programming, and are medically able.
The KDOC has also posted information for family members athttps://www.doc.ks.gov/facilities/out-of-state-inmates which includes specifics on visitation, mail and other essential information. A staff member in KDOC Central Office has also been designated as a resource for families who have questions about their family member or processes.
The KDOC Office of Victim Services (OVS) has also notified registered victims of those transferred.
“The plan we announced on August 9, 2019 was to move inmates sooner, and in larger numbers,” said KDOC Secretary Jeff Zmuda. “We have been exploring all available options to avoid sending anyone out of state, but ultimately concluded this is the appropriate course. It is my hope that this will be a short-term solution and that we will not have to move additional inmates.”
On October 17, 2019, the KDOC had an inmate population of 9,027 male offenders, which the Kansas Sentencing Commission projects will increase to 10,399 by the end of state fiscal year 2029.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Oct. 23
Chamber Coffee At Sleep Inn Oct. 24
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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
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Hosted by:
Sleep Inn & Suites
Location:
302 East Wall Street * Fort Scott, KS 66701
Bill Michaud will be celebrating with the Chamber Members of Sleep Inn & Suites 5th Anniversary!
In addition, we will be enjoying an Anniversary cake, Breakfast items and a drawing for a FREE ROOM CERTIFICATE!
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:
October 31 – Fort Scott Area Community Foundation (Landmark Bank)
November 7th – VFW @ 1745 S. National Ave.
November 14th – Integrity Home Care & Hospice
November 21st – TBA
November 28th – No Chamber Coffee this day.
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Oct. 22
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Governor announces appointment to the Governor’s Military Council
Governor Kelly appointed Dr. Stephanie Davis, Lawrence, to the Governor’s Military Council.
The goal of the Council is to pursue initiatives to enhance the quality of life for our servicemen and servicewomen, veterans and their families. Council members help develop outreach opportunities for individuals discharging or retiring from military service to use their talents and skills as members of the Kansas workforce, and promote Kansas as a desired location for all Department of Defense retirees and separating servicemembers.
The Council also looks to optimize the military presence in Kansas. This includes efforts to recruit and retain new missions and force structure, and actively foster close, effective cooperation among the installations and public and private sectors throughout the State.
“Dr. Davis is highly qualified for this position,” Kelly said. “Her experience working in the Veterans Administration and her expertise working with veterans and their families will be an asset as the Council pursues initiatives moving forward. We are fortunate to have her on the team.”
Davis currently works as the Suicide Prevention Coordinator for VA Eastern Kansas. Previously, she worked as a psychologist for VA Eastern Kansas and for Christian Psychological Services. Davis received a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Kansas and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Iowa. She is a licensed psychologist by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Davis also is the VA Liaison for the Governor’s and Mayor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families.
The governor’s appointments to the Council are not subject to Kansas Senate confirmation.
Kansas Eco Devo Conference Oct. 24
Secretary of Commerce David Toland to Participate in Kansas Economic Development Policy Conference
The Kansas Economic Development Policy Conference begins at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 24, at the KU Memorial Union at the University of Kansas. Secretary Toland’s keynote address, titled, “Growing Kansas: A Look at Kansas Economic Development,” will begin at approximately 9:15 a.m.
At 1:00 p.m., Secretary Toland will be participating in a panel titled, “Conversation: Can Policies Spur Economic Development?” along with Rep. Jason Probst, Rep. Don Hineman and Sen. Julia Lynn.
What: Kansas Economic Development Policy Conference
When: 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2019
1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2019
Where: KU Memorial Union
The University of Kansas
1301 Jayhawk Blvd, Lawrence, KS 66045
Kansas Transportation Priorities To Be Discussed
KDOT invites stakeholders to discuss transportation priorities at upcoming Local Consult meetings
A second series of Local Consult meetings hosted by the Kansas Department of Transportation will give citizens a chance to discuss regional transportation priorities and continue shaping FORWARD, the State’s next 10-year transportation program.
“Kansans are ready for the next transportation program to improve safety and grow our economy,” Secretary of Transportation, Julie Lorenz said. “We heard from more than 1,100 Kansans across the State who talked about the importance of completing T-WORKS projects, improving highways and making transit, aviation and rail work better. Now, as promised, we are coming back out for a second round of meetings to discuss specific transportation priorities in each region.”
All meetings will include an opening presentation and use facilitated breakout groups to:
- Discuss transportation assets and needs at a regional level and gather feedback on priorities among KDOT’s various programs;
- Share draft engineering and economic scores for highway modernization and expansion projects and gather feedback on those scores;
- Discuss which highway modernization and expansion projects are regional priorities.
The meetings all will have a similar format, but the content will be specific to the region. KDOT encourages people to attend the meeting within the KDOT district where their community is located.
The Local Consult meetings are scheduled to take place in October and November in Pittsburg, Junction City, Topeka, Kansas City, Wichita, Great Bend, Liberal and Colby. A list of the dates, times and locations are below.
If possible, please contact Mike Moriarty, KDOT Chief of Transportation Planning, at 785-296-8864 or [email protected] to let us know which meeting you plan to attend.
Southeast Region – Pittsburg
Tuesday, Oct. 29
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Pittsburg State University
Overman Student Center
302 E. Cleveland
Pittsburg, KS 66762
North Central Region – Junction City
Wednesday, Oct. 30
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Geary County Convention Center
at the Courtyard Marriott
310 Hammons Dr.
Junction City, KS 66441
Northeast Region – Topeka
Tuesday, Nov. 5
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Capital Plaza Hotel
Maner Conference Center
1717 SW Topeka Blvd.
Topeka, KS 66612
Kansas City Metro Region – Kansas City
Wednesday, Nov. 6
9 a.m.-noon
The Reardon Convention Center
at the Hilton Garden Inn
520 Minnesota Ave.
Kansas City, KS 66101
Wichita Metro Area – Wichita
Friday, Nov. 15
9 a.m.-noon
Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center
225 West Douglas
Wichita, KS 67202
South Central Region – Great Bend
Monday, Nov. 18
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Great Bend Events Center
3111 10th St.
Great Bend, KS 67530
Southwest Region – Liberal
Tuesday, Nov. 19
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Seward County Community College
Student Wellness Building
1801 North Kansas Ave.
Liberal, KS 67901
Northwest Region – Colby
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019
1:30-4:30 p.m.
City Limits Convention Center
2227 South Range Ave.
Colby, KS 67701
FSCC Gladbach Classic Nov. 7-8
Gladbach Classic Dates Change
The Fort Scott Community College Women’s and Men’s basketball team will be hosting the annual Gladbach Classic on November 7-8, 2019 at Arnold Arena.
The dates have been changed to November 7 and 8 instead of November 8 and 9 with our Greyhound Volleyball hosting their District Tournament for the first time in volleyball history.
The participants in the Gladbach Classic this year on the women’s side are Johnson County, Evangel JV, William Penn JV and Fort Scott Community College. On the men’s side is Neosho County Community College, Highland County Community College, Northwest Technical College JV and Fort Scott Community College.
The dates and times of the Gladbach Classic are as follows:
November 7, 2019
2pm- Johnson County vs Evangel JV (Women)
4pm- Highland vs Neosho (Men)
6pm- FSCC vs William Penn JV (Women)
8pm- FSCC vs Northwest Tech JV (Men)
November 8, 2019
11am- William Penn JV vs Johnson County (Women)
1pm- Highland vs Northwest Tech JV (Men)
3pm- FSCC vs Evangel (Women)
5pm- FSCC vs Neosho (Men)
Obituary of Eva Mae Byerley
Eva Mae Byerley died on September 26, 2019, rejoining spiritually her husband, Edward, who predeceased her less than a year prior. Eva was born on January 7, 1928, at the family farm near Barnesville, KS, the daughter of Fred E White and Lora A. White (Higbie). She was the youngest of seven children, five girls and two boys.
Eva graduated from Fulton H.S. (KS) in 1945. She married her high school sweetheart, Edward, after his return from active military duty in the Navy in 1946.
Eva was a homemaker and mom extraordinaire to their three sons during the early years of marriage.
In the late 1960’s to mid – 1980’s, Eva worked at The Western Insurance Companies as an automobile rater and in Human Resources.
Eva and Ed retired full time to Sun City West, AZ in 1986, enjoying nearly 30 years of the sunny weather and the activities offered in that retirement community.
Eva was a passionate and competitive amateur bowler, who carried a high average for several years. She also enjoyed playing bocce, cooking, and watching KU basketball games on television.
Eva is survived by three sons, daughter’s-in-law, six grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
There was cremation. Rev. Steve Cole will conduct graveside services at 11:00 AM Monday, October 28, 2019, in the U.S. National Cemetery, Ft. Scott. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.