The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports May 1
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Bourbon County Clean Up Days
The Bourbon County Commission approved two days when county residents can take their unwanted trash to the county dump for free, including old tires.
If one has, say, old mattresses, unwanted garage sale leftovers, etc. this day will cost nothing but the drive to the dump to rid oneself of the items.
Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 residents may take their trash to the Bourbon Transfer and Recycle Center, 2286 Noble Road, northeast of the city limits.
Normally, the cost of landfill services are $40 a ton for solid waste materials- garbage, County Commissioner Lynne Oharah said.
“For construction and demolition materials it’s $35 a ton,” Oharah said. “It’s all on a graduated scale.”
The free dump day is not for businesses but for residents only, he said.
The landfill can be reached by going north on Hwy. 69 to Native Road, then turning east until 225th, then north to Noble Road, then east to the landfill.
Noxious Weeds Department Moves
The county government also provides noxious weed killer products to clean up weeds on farm properties.
This month the Bourbon County Commission approved the moving of the Noxious Weed Department from Uniontown to the Bourbon County Barn on 215th Street. north of Hwy. 54.
“We’ve increased the hours,” Oharah said. Hours are Monday, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. and Fridays, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Products to kill noxious weeds can be purchased from county personnel at that time, he said.
“One landowner can purchase for up to 160 acres,” Oharah said.
Josh Lawrence is the noxious weed director and can be reached at 620.215.1569.
The old noxious weed building in Uniontown, located just south of the fire department is still being discussed by the commissioners for future use.
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports May 2
Small Business Procurement Day May 7
Last Chance to Register for 2019 Small Business Procurement Day
Topeka, Kan. – Registration for 2019 Small Business Procurement Day ends May 2.
The celebratory event will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka, KS. This free event will provide an opportunity for small businesses to connect with federal agency buyers and contracting officers to determine contracting and procurement opportunities. There will also be a one-on-one Agency-Vendor Engagement Session and training session to learn about resources that will be helpful to the growth and development of small businesses in the procurement market space, including Contracting 101 and FedBid/GSA Purchasing.
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Bartruff, Commander of the 923rd Contracting Battalion (CBN)/Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) will lead the morning welcome. Secretary of Commerce David Toland will join him in providing welcoming remarks.
“Small businesses are the heart and soul of the Kansas economy,” Secretary Toland said. “The Department of Commerce is thrilled to be able to help this state’s small business community grow. Entrepreneurship is alive and well in Kansas, and we’re proud to help foster that spirit across the state.”
Organizations planning to attend the event include Ft. Riley Contracting Command, Whiteman Air Force Base 509th Contracting Squadron, Kansas Army and Air National Guard, McConnell Air Force Base, the Kansas Department of Commerce, MICC Office of Small Business Programs, City of Topeka, U.S. Department of Agriculture, GSA Department of Small Business and the Small Business Administration.
The Lead Agency for this event has been the 923rd CBN/MICC-Fort Riley office headquartered at Fort Riley, KS. Other partners and co-sponsors include the Kansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center (KS PTAC), Greater Topeka Partnership, GO Topeka-Entrepreneur Minority Business Development (EMBD), the Kansas Department of Commerce, Office of Minority and Women Business Development and Wichita State University. This is a regional event that is open to all small businesses and contracting organizations.
All categories of small business are invited to attend. To register for Procurement Day, visit this link.
Ryan Brinker
Public Information Officer
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 Rechartering This Evening May 2
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 is rechartering the Fort Scott Unit at 7 pm, May 2, 2019. This milestone event will take place in Fort Scott’s Memorial Hall.
The American Legion Auxiliary adheres to the following purposes: To support and advocate for veterans, active military and their families;To support the initiatives and programs of The American Legion; To foster patriotism and responsible citizenship; To award scholarships and promote quality education and literacy; To provide educational and leadership opportunities that uphold the ideals of freedom and democracy and encourage good citizenship and patriotism in government;To increase our capacity to deliver our Mission by providing meaningful volunteer opportunities within our communities; and To empower our membership to achieve personal fulfillment through Service Not Self.
Eligibility about who can join the American Legion Auxiliary can be confusing, but review the below information to determine your Auxiliary eligibility.
Grandmothers, mothers, sisters, daughters, stepdaughters, granddaughters and spouses/widows of Veterans are eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary. There are a few exceptions, but if your Veteran died on active service or died after completing active service, you can join the American Legion Auxiliary.
In addition to the above list of females eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary, wives of current Legion members are also eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary.
If you are not sure about your eligibility to join the Auxiliary, come to the meeting on Thursday night and let’s review your status.
If you are not able to attend the meeting, but would like to join the Auxiliary, just contact Myra Jowers at [email protected] or call her at 620-215-1286 and she will arrange to meet you to complete the membership application.
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Kansas $81 Million Above Tax Estimates
State’s April tax receipts came in $81.2 million above estimates
TOPEKA – April tax receipts came in $81.2 million above estimates at $1.2 billion; $256.4 million more than the same month last year.
Individual income tax receipts are $69.8 million more than the estimate at $808.1 million. Corporate income taxes receipts are $8.5 million above estimates at $104.8 million; $6.0 million more than April 2018.
“Increases in the receipts can be attributed to one-time tax payments on capital gains income and economic growth coupled with changes in federal and state income tax law,” Secretary Mark Burghart said. “While we are seeing our state begin to stabilize following years of turmoil, it’s important that we continue to be cautious.”
Retail sales tax receipts show $200.5 million in collections, a decrease of approximately $2.4 million, or 1.2% below April 2018.
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Gunn Park is Closed Because of Flooding
Severe thunderstorms yesterday have caused flooding in some areas.
Gunn Park was closed because of the flooding.
Ribbon Cutting At Animal Shelter May 16
Chamber Coffee At National Day of Prayer May 2
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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
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Hosted by:
Pioneer Kiwanis and Cheney Witt Chapel
Location:
FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton
Thursday, May 2, 2019
Breakfast buffet at 7:30 a.m.
Coffee Program begins at 8:00 a.m.
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Visit Cheney Witt Chapel’s web page
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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:
May 9 – Woodland Hills Golf Course (City of Fort Scott)
May 16 – Fort Scott Paws & Claws
May 23 – Niece Products
May 30 – Good Ol’ Days Committee (at Skubitz Plaza)
KDOT Awards Fort Scott Airport $152,000
The Kansas Department of Transportation awarded Fort Scott Airport a grant in the amount of $152,000, with notification being given on April 30.
The grant money is for an Airport Geographic Information System and runway expansion, according to the KDOT announcement.
“We don’t have the contract with details,” Seth Simpson, Fort Scott Airport Manager said Tuesday.
“We will use it for any design, such as the layout of runway extension, possible land acquisition, that type of thing,” he said.
The future impact on this local airport is “huge”, Simpson said.
The airport expansion will allow bigger jets to use the Fort Scott Airport and “it will be better to bring more companies in (Bourbon County),” he said.
“Length of the runway and strengthening for weight purposes will be part of the runway expansion,” Simpson said. “We are coming due for a resurfacing, that will cost less money if we can do it all at once.”
Currently, the runway is 4,400 feet and is to be expanded to 5,500 feet.
Fuel sales increases and medical flights will also be positively impacted by the runway expansion, Simpson said.
During the preliminary phases of the expansion, a Native American archeological dig was held on the northwest section of the airport property on Indian Road, southwest of Fort Scott.
“One tribe said they would like to do more archeological digging,” Simpson said. “To find things pertinent to their tribe.”
“This phase is part of the process,” he said. “We have a series of boxes we have to check off.”
“The City of Fort Scott works closely with KDOT Aviation to improve the runway in Fort Scott,” Fort Scott Economic Director Rachel Pruitt said. “I am encouraged to see continued funding towards our project. The overall improvement project will take ongoing collaboration at the state and federal levels. There are still several steps to complete.”
Upcoming events at the airport:
- The Fort Scott Airport is the beginning of the Combat Warrior convoy on May 1, with city officials and first responders invited to the airport to welcome the military veterans to town, on their way to the E3 Ranch. The public is invited to welcome the veterans by lining the streets on National Avenue and Wall Streets and waving.
- The Fort Scott Airport will be hosting the Kansas 2019 Association of Airports Conference on June 25-27.