K-39 resurfacing project starts week of April 22
The week of April 22 the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to start a mill and overlay project on K-39 in Neosho and Bourbon counties. The road work starts at the east K-39/U.S. 59 junction and continues east for 19 miles to the K-39/K-7 junction. Project activity consists of a 1-inch mill, 1½-inch asphalt overlay and placement of a rock edge wedge.
Flaggers and a pilot car will direct one-lane traffic through the work zone. Expect daytime delays of 15 minutes or less. The work should be completed by late June, weather permitting. KDOT awarded the construction contract of $1.2 million to Bettis Asphalt and Construction, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
Troy Howard, KDOT construction engineer at the Garnett office, reminds drivers to use extra caution and ‘Give ‘Em a Brake’ at the work zone. Persons with questions may contact Howard at (785) 448-5446 or Public Affairs Manager Priscilla Petersen at (620) 902-6433.
Town Hall Meeting: Uniting Fort Scott and Bourbon County
Mark McCoy will be speaking at the next town hall meeting at 7 p.m. April 23 at 102 S. National, upstairs.
His topic will be on the unification of the City of Fort Scott and Bourbon County, according to Denise Duncan.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports April 18
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports April 17
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Obituary of David Bird Ashcraft
David Bird Ashcraft, age 72, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at his home following a brief cancer illness. He was born April 23, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Jay Ashcraft and Helen Ashcraft. He married Sharon Colvin on January 25, 1978. Dave owned and operated his own business, Ashcraft Pest Control, for over fifty years and which continues on today. Dave grew up in Silverton, Colorado where he participated in cowboy reenactments for tourists and loved all things western and Native American including collecting arrowheads and Indian artifacts and watching old westerns on tv. He also enjoyed hunting, especially elk hunting during his many trips to Silverton and Durango, Colorado. Dave was known for his kindness, generosity and friendly personality. He loved people and never met a stranger. Dave especially loved his family and spending time with them. We will miss our dear Papa.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon, of the home; five children, Margie O’Dell, of Pittsburg, Kansas, Jocie Clary and husband, Tim, of Smithton, Missouri, Shelly Shelton and husband, Dale, of Ft. Scott, Kansas, Tammy Pruitt and husband, Terry, also of Ft. Scott and David Allen Tauber and wife, Casey, of Rogers, Arkansas; thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Dan Ashcraft, of Wichita, Kansas and Richard Ashcraft, of Topeka, Kansas and his loyal canine companion, Tug. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Becky Tauber and Ruth Ann Ashcraft.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 1:30 P.M. Monday, April 22nd at the Cheney Witt Chapel. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the Centerville Cemetery near Devon, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share 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.
Car Wash Fundraiser April 20 For FSHS Golf
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New Assistant Secretary for Kansas Wildlife Department
Miller Appointed KDWPT Assistant Secretary
TOPEKA – Mike Miller has been selected to be Assistant Secretary for Wildlife, Fisheries and Boating for the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT). He replaces Keith Sexson, who retired last December after more than 50 years with the department. Miller will assume his new duties on Monday, April 22, 2019.
“Mike has been an invaluable member of our team for more than three decades. He has been involved in almost every aspect of the department and has a wealth of knowledge and experience to bring to his new role,” said Brad Loveless, KDWPT Secretary. “He is a great communicator and is well-respected by all who know him. I am looking forward to working closely with him as we grow our programs and serve our constituents.”
“I am humbled and excited to be a part of Secretary Loveless’ vision for KDWPT’s future,” Miller said. “Current Wildlife, Fisheries and Boating staff are as talented and dedicated as any I’ve seen, and I look forward to working with them to carry on the amazing legacies of previous assistant secretaries.”
Miller has worked for KDWPT for more than 35 years. He grew up in Greensburg and graduated from Kansas State University with bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and Graphic Design in 1982. After a short stint with the El Dorado Times newspaper, he was selected to be the wildlife illustrator for the Kansas Fish and Game Commission and Kansas Wildlife magazine.
He went on to serve as the magazine’s associate editor, editor, and his current position of chief of the Information Production Section, overseeing production of the magazine, all hunting and fishing regulation pamphlets, atlases and brochures and social media presence. In addition to his information duties, Miller also served as a special assistant to the Assistant Secretary, managing various special programs and committees, including Pass It On, a hunter recruitment and retention program.
Miller is an avid angler and hunter. He and his wife of 37 years, Lisa, make their home in Pratt where he will continue to work in the KDWPT Pratt Operations Office.
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Ron Kaufman
Director of Information Services
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism
1020 S. Kansas Ave., 2nd Fl
Topeka, KS 66612
785-296-2870
Note my new email address – [email protected]
KDOT requesting comments on STIP amendment
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) requests comments on an amendment to the FFY 2019-2022 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) document.
The STIP is a project specific publication that lists all KDOT administered projects, regardless of funding source, and includes projects for counties and cities as well as projects on the State Highway System. The list of projects being amended to the STIP can be viewed at http://www.ksdot.org/bureaus/burProgProjMgmt/stip/stip.asp
The approval of the STIP amendment requires a public comment period, which concludes May 1. To make comments on the amendment, contact KDOT’s Bureau of Program and Project Management at (785) 296-2252.
This information is available in alternative accessible formats. To obtain an alternative format, contact the KDOT Office of Public Affairs, (785) 296-3585 (Voice/Hearing Impaired-711).
Creative Art Industries Webinar April 18
Webinar Highlights KCAIC Events and Grant Opportunities
Topeka, Kan. – The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) will conduct a webinar hosted by the Kansas PRIDE program on April 18 from 12 – 1 p.m. Peter Jasso will give an overview of current grant categories, partnership programs, and upcoming events as well as answer questions from participants.
The webinar will also be recorded for those who cannot attend at the initial time.
To join the Zoom Meeting
https://ksu.zoom.us/j/803629794
Dial by your location
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 803 629 794
About Kansas PRIDE program
The Kansas PRIDE program is a volunteer, grassroots effort to improve the quality of life in local communities. Each Kansas community is unique and shares a common bond: a rich heritage based on self-reliance and community pride. Since 1970, the Kansas PRIDE program has assisted and encouraged communities to prepare for the future by building on their past and forming a vision of the future. The goal of PRIDE is to help maximize community and economic development efforts by encouraging all groups to coordinate and work collaboratively for community betterment.
For more info: https://kansasprideprogram.k-state.edu/
Uniontown Community Announcements
Uniontown Community Announcements from its websitehttp://www.cityofuniontown.net/index.html
City Hall will be closed April 18.
REMINDER: PLEASE ONLY PUT TREE BRANCHES, BRUSH, LEAVES, GRASS AND YARD WASTE AT THE BURN PILE. ALL OTHER ITEMS ARE FORBIDDEN. WHEN BURNING THE PILE ON APRIL 4, SOMETHING EXPLODED AND SENT GLASS FRAGMENTS FLYING. WE ARE ALL VERY LUCKY THAT OUR MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WERE NOT INJURED.
FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 2019 REVIVAL – SUNDAY, APRIL 14, THROUGH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 7PM, PASTOR MURRAY SATTERFIELD
CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED IN APRIL FOR FAILURE TO REGISTER YOUR CAT/DOG. IF YOU DO NOT REGISTER UNTIL AFTER A CITATION IS RECEIVED YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY COURT COST, REGISTRATION FEE FOR EACH ANIMAL, AND LATE FEE FOR EACH ANIMAL.
THE 2019 SPRING CITYWIDE CLEANUP HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR MAY 3, 4, & 5. THERE WILL BE 3 DUMPSTERS ON THE RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY AT FIRST AND CLAY STREETS. CLEAN OUT THE GARAGE, ATTIC, AND CLOSETS!
THE COUNCIL ADOPTED A NEW ORDINANCE REGARDING THE SELL OF CEREAL MALT BEVERAGES AND BEER NOT TO EXCEED 6% ALCOHOL BY VOLUME. IT WILL BE PLACED ON THE FEATURES PAGE AFTER IT HAS BEEN PUBLISHED IN THE FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE.
2019 is an election year for local governments and school boards. There are three city council positions and four school board positions for election this year. If interested in running for any of these positions contact City Hall or USD 235 Board Clerk. Filing deadline is noon June 3, 2019.
Beginning July 1, 2019, we will be able to accept debit/credit cards for payments of utilities, court fines/fees, and miscellaneous fees, licenses and permits. Payments may be made online at govpaynow.com (pay location code a001te for utilities, code a001ud for court fines/fees, and code a001td for misc permits/license fees), by phone, or in person at City Hall. A link on this page is coming soon. Call or stop by City Hall for more information.
We have received complaints of coyotes running in town. We have contacted Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to find out how to get rid of them. They suggested that they are probably young coyotes and are looking for food. Please do not feed your pets outside and put your garbage in a covered container. If they can’t find food they will go elsewhere.
There has been some inquiry about “pit bull” dogs in town. The City still has an ordinance banning “pit bull” breeds and mixes. We would also like to remind citizens that each household is only allowed three dogs and three cats six months of age or older.
The Council would like to ask owners of golf carts to make sure there is an adult in the golf cart when being driven by minors under the age of 16. Thank you for your cooperation.
We would like to remind owners of go-karts to not drive them on city streets as they can’t be seen by drivers of other vehicles.
Charlie Barrale and Julia Parsons At Liberty Theatre May 4
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