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The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Jan. 27
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PROUDLY SHOW YOUR PATRIOTISM: FLY THE FLAG EFFORTLESSLY
The Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site Inc. is taking new subscriptions and renewals for their Fly the Flag Project. The project provides homeowners and businesses, within the city limits of Fort Scott, the opportunity to fly the Stars and Stripes on five different flag holidays during 2020 without the hassle of purchasing, erecting, and storing a flag and pole. You don’t even have to remember the holiday!
For $35 annually, the Friends will install a 3’x5′ flag on a 12 foot staff at your home or business on each of the following Flag Holidays :
Memorial Day, May 25th
Flag Day, June 14th
Fourth of July, July 4th
Labor Day, September 7th
Veteran’s Day, November 11th
Agreements for new subscriptions can be obtained at the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce or can be requested by phone or text by calling Kelley Collins at 417-684-2484. Renewals notices have been mailed/emailed to 2019 subscribers. Questions can be directed to Kelley or Martha Scott at 620-224-9924.
New agreements must be returned by March 2, 2020 to allow time for acquisition of supplies and placement of in ground flag holders.
All proceeds support programs at Fort Scott National Historic Site. These include: Symbols of Sacrifice, a Citizenship Ceremony, Candlelight Tour, Youth Engagement, and many others.
Show your patriotism and help our local National Park by lining the streets of Fort Scott with our nation’s symbol!
The Fly the Flag Project is a yearly project sponsored by the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site. Once signed up, you will receive the option to renew annually.
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Governor’s Council on Tax Reform releases interim report
The Governor’s Council on Tax Reform has released its interim report for consideration by the Kansas Legislature, following months of meetings by the Council.
Last year, Governor Laura Kelly issued Executive Order No. 19-11 establishing the bipartisan Governor’s Council on Tax Reform.
Governor Kelly directed the Council to assess the state’s tax system, explore strategies to increase both effectiveness and fairness, receive input from stakeholders across the state, and submit an initial report with assessments and recommendations.
The Council submitted its recommendations in December and has now released the full interim report, which includes details on those proposals.
Among notable recommendations are a food sales tax rebate targeted toward Kansans who need it most, and a return to implementation of the Local Ad Valorem Tax Reduction Fund (LAVTRF) as a way to help local governments keep their property taxes low.
“I tasked the Council with an in-depth study of our tax structure,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “I am pleased with the diligent work the Council has done to research the current tax and budget situation in Kansas, and make sound recommendations that would return the state to a balanced approach of sales, income and property taxes. There’s a need for tax reform designed with adequacy, equity and stability in mind, and I welcome the Legislature’s consideration of the Council’s recommendations.”
The Council will continue working throughout 2020 and submit its final report prior to the start of the 2021 legislative session.
To access the full report, please visit: https://governor.kansas.gov/governors-council-on-tax-reform-report/
Red Cross Recruiting Volunteers
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Bourbon County Commission Agenda for Jan. 28
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: January 28, 2020
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
9:00-9:45 – Jim Harris
9:45-10:00 – Kendell Mason, 10 min executive session non-elected personnel
10:00-10:15 – Front Porch Bids
10:15-10:30 – Dave Bruner, EMS Medical Director Contract
10:30-10:45 – Michael Hoyt, Issue discussed earlier last yr-more information available
10:45-11:00 – Jody Hoener, Executive Session, Confidential data relating to financial affairs or
Trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships
11:00-11:30 – 3 Contractors with Jayhawk Energy, LLC
11:30-11:45 – Mary Pemberton, Windfarms
11:45-12:00 – Courthouse Security
1:30-1:45 – Barb Peine, Windfarms
1:45-2:00 – Mike Wunderly, Windfarms
2:00-2:15 – Kim Simons, Windfarms
2:15-2:30 – Anne Dare, Windfarms
Uniontown Wins A Health Champion Award
Media Advisory: 2020 Kansas Health Champions to be Awarded
WICHITA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Governor’s Council on Fitness (GCOF) will recognize the 2020 Kansas Health Champions at a luncheon Thursday, January 30 at 11:30 a.m. in Wichita. The awards will be held at the Drury Inn and Suites, 400 W. Douglas Ave in room 132. All media are invited to attend. Award winners will be available for interviews in room 105 following the presentation’s conclusion, estimated to be at 12:45 p.m.
The Health Champion Award was developed by the Governor’s Council on Fitness to recognize and promote exemplary contributions to fitness in Kansas. This is the seventh year for these awards. Those recognized include an individual and organization, as well as honorable mentions in each category.
2020 winners include:
- Individual Health Champion: Andy Fry, Topeka
- Organizational Health Champion: Redemption Plus, Lenexa
- Individual Honorable Mention: Jim Blackwell, Hoisington
- Organizational Honorable Mention: West Bourbon Elementary School, Uniontown
Award winners will make brief remarks.
Presenters scheduled include Dr. Lee Norman, KDHE Secretary, GCOF Chair Miranda Steele and GCOF Awards Chair Candice McField.
FSCC Men’s Basketball take down JCCC
left picture, FSCC men’s basketball gathered talking to coaches, right picture players and coaches cheering on other teammates.
Posted: Jan 27, 2020
It can honestly be said that everyone got their money’s worth on last Saturday’s game. It took a double overtime to decide the outcome of this conference game.
The Greyhounds were scheduled to take on the #5 Johnson County Cavaliers in Overland Park, Kansas. Greyhound, Kevin Shead, made the first basket of the game and the Hounds never looked back. The teams were both evenly matched the entire game. The end of regulation posted a score of 70-70. In the first overtime, the scoring was very back and forth and it ended with a score of 79-79. In the second overtime, the Greyhounds took off and scored 14 points resulting in a win over the Cavaliers 93-88.
Key Players: Kannon Jones – 26 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 assist
Nick Lawrence – 14 points, 3rebounds
Peter Simon – 16 points, 4 rebounds
Craig Jordan – 18 points, 7 rebounds
Coach Cook Thoughts:
“I thought our effort and execution was the best that it has ever been tonight. Our focus on the game plan and defense was good and of course as a coach I will always want those two things better each night but tonight it help us pull out the victory. Of course it is always nice to win on the road but winning against a top five team in the nation and one of the most respected program in the nation is even sweeter. This win helps in conference standings since we lost the game at home earlier this week, we cannot get complacent and have to want to get better daily and grow from this. It would not have been possible to get the win without the focus and team effort from our guys and the coaching staff.”
Upcoming:
The Greyhounds (14-7, 1-1) take on Kansas City Kansas Community College (8-12, 1-1) Wednesday January 29, 2020 at 7:30 PM at Arnold Arena in Fort Scott, Kansas.
Legislative Update By State Senator Caryn Tyson
January 25, 2020
Life The Kansas legislature had passed a law banning dismemberment abortion with a bi-partisan supermajority vote. Who could act otherwise on such a horrendous act? Well, guess who. Last year the Kansas Supreme Court nullified the law by issuing an extreme ruling stating that our Kansas Constitution allows for late term dismemberment abortions. I bet you can’t find that in the constitution, but they say it is somehow implied. Our founding fathers would be shocked.
To correct this situation, in a rare move, the second week of session, the House and Senate held joint committee meetings on Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 1613 and House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 5019 referred to as Value Them Both. The resolutions would allow Kansans to vote on a constitutional amendment specifying the authority to enact laws on abortion is with the legislature. The constitutional amendment would reset the law as if the court ruling hadn’t occurred. It is not a ban on abortion as such, but it would allow the people, through their elected legislature, to regulate abortion.
I was asked to serve on the Senate Judiciary committee for the SCR hearings. The resolutions have passed out of committee and could be debated on the floor of each respective chamber next week. It was an honor to serve on the committee. I voted to pass the SCR to the full Senate.
Transparency You are always welcome to come to the Capitol and watch the legislative process. You may also follow the process or any bills on the internet at www.kslegislature.org. Most work is in committee during this time of the session. It is an important part of the process as people testify for or against bills and legislators have an opportunity to ask conferees questions.
Public Safety Employees and Volunteers The Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 45 increasing the penalty of a crime when a victim is a public safety employee or volunteer, such as a fireman or police officer. It passed on a vote 36 Yes and 1 No. I voted yes in support of those willing to put themselves in harm’s way for public safety.
It’s an honor and privilege serving as your Senator.
Caryn
Presbyterian Village: Look What’s New Series Starts Today
Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton, is offering tenants and the public a series highlighting new technologies, exercise, and fashion styles.
“We are calling it ‘New to You’,” Becky Kellum, PV Marketing Director said.
Monday the presentation is featuring new household items, she said.
“Roomba versus the vacuum cleaner and The Ring, the new way to see who is at your door through your smartphone, I will be giving this presentation,” Kellum said.
“Tuesday Angela Carpenter and I will be demonstrating the Instant Pot,” she said. “We are making soup and will be serving that soup to all who attend.”
” Wednesday the sheriff’s department will be coming at 3 pm to educate the public on the body camera, how it protects them and the public,” she said.
“Thursday we will be educating on the new way to exercise from home with a personal trainer (the new technology) … The Mirror vs the Pelton,” she said.
” Friday we will be displaying the latest fashion trends, with items donated for this display by Bib and Dibs Consignment Store,” Kellum said.
The presentations are Monday through Friday at 3 pm in the Presbyterian Village Community Room.
“This is to educate the tenants what the hottest trends are,” and the public is invited to attend, she said.
Downtown Meet and Greet Jan. 28
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