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SMThe Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports June 4
Obituary Of Robert Hall
Robert Eugene “Bob” Hall, age 86, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Monday, June 03, 2019, at Medicalodge of Ft. Scott. He was born on March 16, 1933, in Devon, KS, the son of Walter Roy and Bertha Marie Walker Hall. Bob served in the Army as a Sgt. in Korea. Following his service, he married Betty Lou Deer of Mapleton, KS. To this union, they were blessed with five children. They later divorced. Before his disability, Bob worked as a self-employed carpenter and painter. In his earlier years, he enjoyed fishing, noodling with his boys, pool tournaments, playing cards with family and friends, and having drinks at “the office” (aka the 5th Wheel). He loved his children and grandchildren very much and will be deeply missed by them all. Before his passing, Bob allowed God into his life and gave himself, his kids and grandkids the greatest gift ever.
Survivors include two sons, LeRoy Hall, spouse (Kelly) and, Ft. Scott, and David Hall, Mapleton, KS; two daughters, Janet Hall, and Cheryl (Hall) O’Brien, both of Ft. Scott; 14 grandchildren, Robbie Hall (Lisa), Jerried Hall, Trey Hall, Jeremy Hall, Casey Hall (Joni), Jennifer Hall, Bobbi Miller, Jimmy Swink, Levi Rodebush (Tamera), Ryan Swink, Brandon Swink, Brent Kober (Laura), Shane Kober (Amanda), and Taylor Hall (Greg); and numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Steven Hall; a granddaughter, Lacey Page; a grandson, Butch Hall; a brother, Dorwin Hall; and his parents.
Rev. Marty DeWitt will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 8th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Centerville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Friday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to Integrity Hospice and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
2019 City/School Election: Increase in Candidates
The following have filed for the 2019 City/School Election, according to information provided by Kendell Mason, Bourbon County Clerk. The clerk’s office is located at the Bourbon County Courthouse, 210 S. National.
Candidates were to file by noon June 3 for the desired positions, with August 6 the primary election and November 5 the general election.
In the Fort Scott City Commission contest, 14 people have filed to run for three possible seats. Three incumbants will run for re-election.
” In 2017 we had four file, in 2015 we had three file and in 2013 we had four file,” for the Fort Scott City Commission election, Mason said, when asked to compare the 2019 numbers.
Another highly contested race is for USD 234 Board of Education with 11 people who filed.
The clerk can be reached at (620)223-3800 ext. 191.
CANDIDATES THAT HAVE FILED FOR THE 2019 BOURBON COUNTY ELECTION
CITY OF BRONSON-CITY COUNCIL (3 COUNCIL POSITIONS)
JAMES E. OLSON
DANIELLE MINOR
MICHAEL STEWART
CITY OF FORT SCOTT-CITY COMMISSION (3 COMMISSION POSITIONS)
CHERYL L. ADAMSON
HAROLD (PETE) ALLEN
KEVIN “SKITCH” ALLEN
CYNTHIA BARTELSMEYER
CASEY BOLDEN
TRACY DANCER
BOBBY DUNCAN
BOB FARMER
JOSH JONES
DEB MCCOY
DIANA MORRISS
JEANIE PARKER
LINDSEY WATTS
MATTHEW WELLS
CITY OF FULTON (1 MAYOR & 5 COUNCIL POSITIONS)
NO CANDIDATES FILED
CITY OF MAPLETON (3 COUNCIL POSITIONS)
NO CANDIDATES FILED
CITY OF REDFIELD-CITY COUNCIL (3 COUNCIL POSITIONS)
WILMA K. GRAHAM
JIMMIE JACKSON
L.D. MORRISON
ANGELA HIXON
CITY OF UNIONTOWN-CITY COUNCIL (3 COUNCIL POSITIONS)
DANEA D. ESSLINGER
DAVE WEHRY
USD 234
JAMES WOOD
DANNY BROWN
MICHELLE HUDIBURG
KELLYE BARROWS
JOE FOULK SR
MICHAEL J. HOYT
JOSH JONES
AARON JUDY
SHAWN GOANS
LYNETTE JACKSON
Bill Michaud
USD 235
TROY GOODRIDGE
JASON SUTTERBY
JOSHUA HARTMAN
KOLBY STOCK
SALLY JOHNSON
FSCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES (3 POSITIONS)
DAVID ELLIOTT
KIRK HART
MICHAEL J. HOYT
CURTIS LEAR
ROBERT NELSON
SOUTHWIND EXTENSION DISTRICT (2 POSITIONS)
DIANE BRILLHART
PETE WILEY
Special Moment in Good Ol’ Days: Carl Jowers
Editors note: readers were asked to submit their best moment of Good Ol’ Days to fortscott.biz
My special moment in the Good Old Days Parade was the appearance of the American Legion Fort Scott Post 25 Color Guard.
Jim Streeter, a 73 year member of Post 25, does not remember the last time an American Legion Color Guard participated in Fort Scott parades.
The Color Guard members marching are (L-R) Skipper Brown, Darrell Spencer, Faye Brown and Leslie Montee.
Marvin Taylor is riding in the van and was available as a Color Guard backup should one of the Color Guard members be unable to complete the parade route.
I’m very proud as Post 25 Commander of these Legionnaires who stepped up and formed our American Legion Color Guard.
Carl Jowers. Post 25 Commander.
Good Ol’ Days 2019 Parade Winners Announced
Obituary of Joseph Albert Brungardt
Joseph Albert Brungardt, age 83, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019, at the Franklin House in Ft. Scott. He was born May 1, 1936, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Michael “Mike” Brungardt and Mary Kaberlein Brungardt.
Joe served with the United States Army from 1955 to 1958 where he was stationed in Germany.
He married Mary Lou Farmer on June 11, 1977, in Ft. Scott.
In earlier years, Joe had worked in Highway Construction he later worked for Farmers Co-Op in Ft. Scott and Girard and managed the grain elevators.
He was a member of the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his two step-daughters, Deborah Lea Vernon and husband, Bob, of Apache Junction, Arizona and Paula Dee Eastwood and husband, Jim, of Ft. Scott, Kansas; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Robert Brungardt, of Nebraska.
His wife, Mary Lou, preceded him in death on March 11, 2017. He was also preceded in death by a step-son, Brad Farmer; a grandson, Paul James Decker; three brothers, Raymond, Clem and Richard Brungardt; and two sisters, Eleanor Kuhn and Maggie Leikiam.
There was cremation. A graveside service with military honors will be held at a later date in the Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Breast Cancer Research 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.
Kansas Tax Receipts Above Estimates For May
State’s May tax receipts came in $77.1 million above estimates
TOPEKA – May tax receipts came in $77.1 million above the $486.0 million estimate for all tax categories.
Individual income tax receipts are $67.9 million, or 32.3%, above the estimate of $210.0 million. Corporate income tax receipts are $9.0 million, or 44.8%, below the estimate of $20.0 million.
Retail sales tax receipts are $201.1 million, an increase of $8.1 million, or 4.2% above the May estimate.
“Increases in May receipts are largely due to the continued growth in individual income receipts,” Kansas Revenue Secretary Mark Burghart said. “Retail sales and use taxes also contributed almost $10.6 million to the growth in receipts.”
To get a comprehensive look at the report, click below:
11_May_Revenue_FY19_06-03-19_Final
American Legion Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
June 3. Post 25 meet and greet at 6:30 pm in Memorial Hall. Come and enjoy the fellowship of other Veterans. Bring an eligible Veteran to visit our Post.
June 3. Post 25 general membership meeting at 7 pm in Memorial Hall. Our membership meetings are open to all. SAL members are strongly encouraged to attend. Tonight’s meeting will include the installation of Post Officers for the 2019 – 20 Legion year. 2nd District Commander Marri Krupco will conduct the installation.
June 6. 75th D-Day commemoration at the Lowell Milken Center. All Veterans are invited to attend. See attached flyer for more information. If you know of any World War 2 Veterans, please encourage them to attend. Many of them are probably very familiar with the Higgins landing craft and might enjoy the ceremony.
June 13. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 meets in Memorial Hall at 6 pm this month. All eligible female family members of veterans are invited to attend.
June 13. American Legion Post 25 Color Guard meets in Memorial Hall at 7 pm this month. The Post 25 Color Guard is open to all Post 25 Legionnaires and SAL members
Remember to check out Post 25 on Facebook. It contains current information pertaining to Veterans and their families.
VA Shuttle June Schedule
Mondays. Fort Scott/Topeka VA Medical Center shuttle departs Pete’s Convenience Store, 1920 South Main Street, parking lot. Vets needing a ride for a medical appointment must call 785-925-0261 to schedule a seat.
Tuesdays. Fort Scott/Topeka VA Medical Center shuttle departs Pete’s Convenience Store, 1920 South Main Street, parking lot. Vets needing a ride for a medical appointment must call 785-925-0261 to schedule a seat.
Wednesdays. Fort Scott/Kansas City VA Medical Center shuttle departs Pete’s Convenience Store, 1920 South Main Street, parking lot. Vets needing a ride for a medical appointment must call 785-925-0261 to schedule a seat.
The shuttle will make stops in Pleasanton, Louisburg and Ottawa to pick up scheduled riders.
Carl Jowers. Commander
Fort Scott American Legion Post 25
Telephone: 620.215.1688
Email: [email protected]
Poultry Testing Requirements are Temporarily Suspended.
The Division of Animal Health at the Kansas Department of Agriculture has announced a time-limited waiver for the pullorum-typhoid testing requirements for poultry in Kansas. The sunset date set for this temporary suspension is October 1, 2019. It has NOT been discontinued, but temporarily waived. Because this date is after the 2019 county and state fair season, this means that pullorum testing will be waived for poultry shows in Kansas. This has been caused by a nationwide shortage of the testing antigen.
The shortage has been caused by many things, but certainly having just a sole supplier due to the pharmaceutical industry consolidation has been problematic. Anyone working with poultry that would normally require testing should remain alert to the issue, however, as the program has NOT been discontinued. Hopefully, this emergency change will result better access and lower cost in the long run. KSU Poultry Specialist Dr. Scott Beyer has always pointed out that reduced participation in youth poultry shows is partially tied to the difficulty with dealing with the national testing program. When all things are considered, there is a low risk of pullorum disease when birds are displayed in individual show cages.
According to K-State Research and Extension – Southwind District Extension Agent Christopher Petty, this means there will be no testing of birds prior to the 2019 Bourbon County Fair. Check with your local extension agent about testing requirements for your local county fair.
The Kansas pullorum testing program is maintained within the KDA and they may be reached at 785-564-6601 for further questions.
Good Ol’ Days 2019: What Was Your Special Moment?
The Good Ol’ Days is the annual town-wide gathering, which includes a parade, vendors on Main Street, comedy and music entertainment, a carnival, a fun run/walk and activites at the Fort Scott National Historic Site. It has grown to include the Fort Scott Munitions Customer Appreciation Day Car Show and events.
Check the following photos to see if your special moment is caught.
If not, submit yours in the comments section.
This is a segment of the parade highlights:
Several drones were seen overhead during the parade. This drone, at Wall and National Avenue, got caught in some electric wires and fell to the ground barely missing these three small children a few minutes after this photo was taken.
Vendors selling food, goods and services lined North Main Street:
The carnival, Red Garter Saloon and shows in Memorial Hall drew parade goers, following the Good Ol’ Days Parade Friday night.
