Government, Kansas

Tax Receipts Increase

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State closes out FY 2019 $440.5 million ahead of previous year’s total tax receipts

 

TOPEKA – The state is closing out Fiscal Year 2019 (FY) at $7.5 billion, or 2.62% above estimates, for total tax collections. This is a $440.5 million increase in tax revenue, compared to FY2018.

In June, the state collected $781.8 million, or 4.36% above the estimate for total tax receipts.

 

Retail sales tax receipts are 0.45% below monthly estimates, totaling $199.1 million, and are $5.4 million below the same month in 2018. Individual income tax receipts are at $388.0 million, or 12.47% above the estimate of $345.0 million.

 

“The numbers attributed to the growth in individual income tax receipts for the fiscal year are due to a combination of factors including continued growth, federal and Kansas tax law changes, and non-recurring capital-gain transactions,” Secretary Mark Burghart said. “Sales tax has been fairly flat for the year, decreasing by 0.27% compared to the previous fiscal year.”

To view the report:

 

12_June_Revenue_FY19_07-01-19_Final

 

 

Art, Entertainment, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Friday Night at the Heritage Park Pavilion

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The public is invited to the weekly Friday Night Free Concerts at Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main Street.
“ThisFriday’s show will start at 7 pm and features three of the regular contributors to the Chamber Of Commerce sponsored series,” Ralph Carlson, event coordinator said. ” Marilyn Adcock on vocal, guitar and autoharp. Marilyn does a mix of classic folk, gospel and traditional music.  She is always a treat to have perform for us.”
” David Prickett, vocal and guitar.  Dave, who traveled in his career has music from most every venue.  He does classic country, gospel, hymns and traditional music.”
“The Sekanaires gospel quartet with Ray Mauck singing bass, Curtis Ramsey sings lead and tenor, Steve Bell who sings lead, harmony and occasionally plays guitar and Ralph Carlson, baritone and guitar. The quartet has existed from the early 1960s and has a mixed repertoire of gospel, hymns and folk gospel.”
“It always amazes me that we have such abundance of talent here in Fort Scott,” Carlson said.
  In the event of bad weather, the concert will move to the Common Grounds Coffee shop, just a few doors down from the venue.
 Come early and bring a lawn chair as seating is limited.
Obituary

Obituary of Lonnie Tennison

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Lonnie E. Tennison, age 67, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.

He was born April 3, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Robert G. Tennison and Stella Mary Slape Tennison.

Lonnie was a self-employed carpenter.  He enjoyed spending time with friends fishing, and canoeing.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Stump, of the home; a son, Andrew Tennison and a granddaughter, Addelyn, all of Ft. Scott.

  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobbie and Billy Tennison and a sister, Mary Wallace.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 P.M. Wednesday, July 3rd at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Following visitation, there will be cremation.

  Private burial will take place at a later date in the Farlington Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, Kansas.

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Obituary of Wanda Frances Coffman

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Wanda Frances Coffman, age 77, a resident of Fort Scott, died Sunday, June 30, 2018, at her home.

She was born on May 20, 1942 in Fort Scott, the daughter of Ralph Thomas “Tom” Norris and Iva Irene Pottorff.

Wanda was a hard worker, she was employed at Mercy Hospital for 28 years as a ward clerk, lab technician, and in dispatch.  She liked to fish and garden and was a great cook, everyone loved her fried chicken. She also enjoyed scrapbooking, quilting and sewing. Wanda really enjoyed spending time with her family and attended all the kids ball games.

She is survived by her sons, Donald Coffman and wife, Quita, Robert Coffman, and wife, Traci, of Fort Scott; four grandchildren, Courtney Clayton and husband, Chad, Erin Coffman, Amber Sheehy and husband, Joe, Tylar Montgomery and husband, Justin, of Fort Scott; eight great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Madison and Joseph Sheehy, Jackson and Madelynne Montgomery, and Chayden, Creed and Case Clayton; and a special friend Joann Vann, of Fort Scott; and numerous nieces nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Norman German, and a sister Kay Norris.

There was cremation.

A private family graveside service will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial are suggested to Care to Share or The Avalon Hospice House 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.

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Obituary of Donald Gene Krug

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Donald Gene ‘Butch’ Krug, 72, of Callahan, Florida, went home to be with his Lord and Savior June 19, 2019, at UF Health Shands Hospital, Gainesville, Florida.

He was born October 27, 1946 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonville to Walter Eugene and Ellen Blakley Krug. He moved to the Boys’ Home Association in Jacksonville at age 10.

Butch graduated from Ft. Scott Junior College and Pittsburg State College in Kansas. He played football at both schools. He married the love of his life, Connie Morehead June 5, 1970.

He was a Firefighter Engineer for the City of Jacksonville Beach for 28 years retiring in 2003. They lived in Jacksonville until 2009 when they moved to the home he built in Callahan.

He worked hard caring for his family. He enjoyed sports, racquetball, football, golf and softball.

He was saved at the age of 23 at the First Baptist Church in Ft. Scott, Kansas. He was later a member of Arlington Baptist Church Jacksonville. He was currently a very active member of Callahan First Baptist Church. He made friends everywhere he went. He enjoyed telling stories and didn’t mind telling on himself! His favorite Bible verse was Ephesians 2:10, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” He tried to embody that verse in his life.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Connie; his son Aaron Samuel (Amanda) Krug of Midlothian, Virginia; one granddaughter Samantha Jo Krug; two sisters-in-law Betty (George) Colgin of Fort Scott; Cheryl (Danny) Craig; and brother in-law David (Melissa Albers) Morehead; and a host of special friends in Kansas, Virginia, Jacksonville, Callahan and everywhere he traveled.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ellen Wiggins.

A graveside service will be held in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Ft. Scott, Kansas, in the fall.

Donations in memory of Donald Krug are suggested to the American Lung Association and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Business, Fort Scott, Health Care

Minnis Buys Brown’s Dental Practice

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Dr. Daniel Minnis’s new location, 204 S. State Street.
Dr. Daniel Minnis is no stranger to Fort Scott.
Dr. Minnis managed Dr. Gary Brown’s dental practice for the last 14 years and when Brown wanted to retire, a buyer was sought.
” We diligently looked for a buyer without success and rather than close down the practice I decided to purchase … so patients would have access to care,” Minnis said.
Accent Dental LLC now has a new office at 204 State Street and is dedicated to providing high-quality dental care for the residents of Bourbon County, Minnis said.
The hours of operation are  Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and the office can be reached at 620-223-0130.
Dr. Daniel Minnis and Jennifer Doherty, dental assistant prepare for the next patient at Accent Dental LLC.
The following questions were part of an interview with Minnis:
Education: University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry
Experience: 30 Years, since 1988
Community involvement:
“Founded the Community Health Center of SEK Dental Clinic and serves as Chairman of the Board of the Community Health Center of SEK.  I have worked as a volunteer for CHC/SEK for the last 14 years to help bring affordable Medical, Dental, and Mental Health Care to Southeast Kansas.”
 What services do you provide to our community?
“All aspects of General Dentistry.”
Why did you pursue your career?
“I have desired to be a healthcare professional since the age of 14.”
Minnis employees from left: Alison Leach, receptionist; Dr. Minnis, Jennifer Doherty, dental assistant; Ashley Doyle, hygenist; Baylea White, assistant; Destiny Allen, assistant; Angie Smith, assistant. Not pictured: Katy Kanes, hygenist; Roger Nolte, DDS, and Latasha Vick, DDS.
Bourbon County, Exercise, Fort Scott

Freedom 5K Race July 4

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The First Annual Freedom 5K race on July 4 will begin from the entrance of Gunn Park at 8 a.m.,  with the 5k
looping around the park twice.
The 1-mile kid’s run will begin at the same point, turn back at the second pond and make a small loop around in front of Shelter 1 before heading back to the entrance of the park.
Parking for the event is available at FSCC’s Burke Street Campus parking lot.
Pre-register at Smallville Crossfit on North National Avenue or call 620-719-9602.
Government, Kansas

New Latino Director Appointed

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Governor appoints executive director to Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission

 

Governor Laura Kelly today announced the appointment of Audé Amelia Negrete of Overland Park as executive director of the Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission.

 

The Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission serves as a liaison for the Kansas Hispanic and Latino community and the Office of the Governor, with the goal of serving needs of Hispanic and Latino residents in areas of culture, education, employment, health, housing, welfare, and recreation.

 

“Audé’s own life experience and desire to address challenges faced by Hispanic and Latino residents of our state made her an ideal choice to lead this commission,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “She’ll be a valuable contributor, just as she’s been over the years in her successful efforts surrounding social justice and civic engagement.”

 

Born in Mexico City, Negrete was 14 when her family left Mexico for to the United States and Kansas. During her career, she’s been involved in numerous initiatives designed to provide educational, social and economic services for Hispanic and Latino families in Kansas.

 

The seven-member Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission includes four members representing each of the state’s congressional districts, and three at-large members.

 

Negrete will fill the executive director position previously held by Richard Martinez.

Bourbon County, Government

Bourbon County Commission Agenda July 2

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Agenda

Bourbon County Commission Room

1st Floor, County Courthouse

210 S. National Avenue

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Tuesdays starting at 9:00

Date: July 2nd, 2019

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

10:00:10:15-Kansas Statewide Housing Assistance Program

10:15-10:30-Clint Anderson Appraiser’s 2020 Budget

10:30-10:45-SEK Mental Health 2020 Budget

10:45-10:50-Will Wallis-Disaster Update

11:00-12:00-Justin Meeks

11:00-11:30-Executive Session-Privileged in the attorney-client relationship

11:30-11:35-Tax Sale Update

COMMISSIONERS WILL BE GONE AT 12 FOR THE REST OF THE DAY!

Justifications for Executive Session:

          Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel

          Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship

          Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency

          Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships

          Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property

          Matters relating to the security of a public body or agency, public building or facility or the information system of a public body or agency, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize the security of such public body, agency, building, facility or information system

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