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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports May 4
Legislative Update by State Senator Caryn Tyson
April 30, 2022
The legislature began the 2022 veto session on April 25. It has been an unusual year and the schedule confirms this since the legislature will return May 23 and the final day of session will not be until June. The last day is usually in mid-May. The delayed schedule is a response to the Congressional map being challenged in court.
Sales Tax on Groceries, Conference Committee Report (CCR) 2106, passed the Senate unanimously and the House with super-majority. January 1, 2023, the state sales tax on groceries will decrease from 6.5% to 4%, in 2024 it will decrease to 2%, and in 2025 it will be 0%. The Governor’s plan never cut “sales tax on food”. It was sales tax on groceries. Groceries are to be defined as non-prepared foods with a few quirky items.
My updates do tend to focus on tax. As the Senate Tax Chairman, I have worked diligently to lower taxes in Kansas. Someone in the Capital commented to me that we wouldn’t have passed any tax legislation this year if I would not have been working on it. We have had some major wins this year, including lowering property tax for homeowners. (Hopefully, local governments will not take the savings from you by increasing local taxes.) The Governor took credit for it even though she never worked on it.
The legislature passed a budget that puts over $750 million in reserve. That money should be returned to the taxpayers – Kansans need it with inflation and skyrocketing prices. Let’s cut more taxes by passing CCR 2597. It would remove income tax on Social Security, increase the standard deduction based on inflation, and implement other common-sense tax solutions for Kansans.
Fairness in Women’s Sports, Conference Committee Report (CCR) 160, would have ensured participation in women’s sports is for biological women. For a second year, the Governor vetoed the legislation. The Senate had the votes for an override. However, the House fell three votes short of an override. I supported the legislation and the override. It will be interesting to see how much impact this has on 2022 elections.
The Parents’ Bill of Rights, CCR 58, would have been a first step for addressing Critical Race Theory (CRT), age-appropriate material, and transparency for parents of students attending elementary or secondary school in this state. The Governor vetoed the legislation. The Senate overrode the veto but the House fell short by 12 votes. I had introduced a bill banning CRT and the teaching of inaccurate history. Due to social pressure the bill didn’t even get a hearing. The Parents’ Bill of Rights was the only legislation to pass out of committee this year.
The Governor vetoed Welfare Reform CCR 2448, requiring able-bodied adults without dependents to complete an employment and training program in order to receive food assistance. The House and Senate were able to override this veto. I voted Yes.
A Constitutional Amendment will be on the November 2022 ballot, allowing voters to decide if the Kansas Constitution should be amended to require County Sheriffs to be elected, except for Riley County.
More legislation that passed can be found at www.KSLegislature.org. I’ll include more items in a later update.
It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your 12th District State Senator.
Caryn
Kiwanis Pioneers Host Prayer Walk for the National Day of Prayer on May 5
The Kiwanis Club of Fort Scott Pioneers will hold a Prayer Walk for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 5th at the Riverfront Park. The walk will take place at the Belltown walking path between 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to stroll the loop and stop at each of four designated reflection points to pray.
On May 5th, Americans from all walks of life will unite to lift up our country in prayer for the National Day of Prayer. Our nation has endured a year marked by tragedy and pain, but we know prayer has carried us through these days and the hand of God will move us into a brighter future. The theme for this year’s event is “Exhalt the Lord who has Established Us.”
Parking near the trailhead is limited but overflow parking is available at Twister Trailers across the street.
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Fort Scott Christian Heights Country Store and Auction May 7
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Obituary of Jimmy Ford
Jimmy Duane Ford, age 71, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Monday, May 2, 2022, at Medicalodge of Ft. Scott.
He was born on February 26, 1951, in Red Key, IN, the son of Hubert Wilson Ford and Gladys Bernice Tabor Ford.
He married Neta Dame on August 3, 1968, in Lebanon, MO. Jim worked most of his life as truck driver, 13 years being with the Earp Meat Company. Following that, he built, opened, and operated his own mechanic shop. He was known by friends and family as an excellent mechanic.
Jim enjoyed having his wife Neta cook for all the family at holiday meals.
Survivors include his wife Neta of the home; a son, Jimmy Ray Ford, Sr., Ft. Scott; a daughter Natonya Lyne Beerbower and husband Larry, Jr., Uniontown, KS; a nephew, Duane Glasscock, who was raised in the household, and wife Tawnya, AR; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and one more on the way; and several nieces and nephews who all adored him.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Paul Edward “E” Hobbs, and Hubert Mitchell “Junior” Ford; 2 sisters, Vicky Lynn Ford, and infant Evelyn Kay Ford; and his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, May 6th, in the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Osaga Cemetery, Fulton, KS.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM Friday until service time at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the Medicalodge Activity Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Obituary of Mary “Kaye” Beaman
Mary Kathryn “Kaye” Beaman went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2022, after passing peacefully at the age of 93. Kaye was born in Fort Scott, KS on July 26, 1928.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald O. “Nate” Beaman, parents Everett and Ethel Henson, brother Everett Henson Jr., sister Jane Broeren, and nephew Bill Henson.
Kaye and Nate moved from Kansas to the Imperial Valley (CA) in 1955, where they lived in the cities of Holtville and El Centro. While in Holtville, she started a retail antique business named “Forty Karats”. Kaye was active in the El Centro Hospital Auxiliary for many years and also partnered in an antique store in that city. Kaye continued her business tradition after she and Nate returned to Kansas in 1995, operating “Mary Kaye’s Place” antique shop for several years in the city of Uniontown.
Kaye is survived by her four children: Jan Beaman of Uniontown, KS; Michael Beaman (wife – Teri) of Moreno Valley, CA; Curtis Beaman of Uniontown, KS; and Ty Beaman of San Diego, CA. Her grandchildren are: Ryan Marini of Indio, CA; Anthony Marini of Palm Desert, CA; Katelyn Beaman of Riverside, CA; Carly Patchin (husband – Colin) of Riverside, CA; Travis Beaman (wife – Katherine) of Richmond, VA; Cristina Millan Beaman of Tucson, AZ; as well as six great grandchildren. Kaye’s family also includes nieces Carla Henson of W. Sacramento, CA and Deana Rice (Ohio), as well as cousins Billy Lowry of Redding, CA and Brad Finch (Philippines).
Pastor Marty DeWitt will officiate graveside services at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2022, at Uniontown Cemetery under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Friday morning at the funeral home and family and friends will then leave for the cemetery at 10:30 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Integrity Hospice and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, Kansas, 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.
McCoy: Encouraging Small Businesses Through REDI
Bourbon County Regional Economic Development Inc. has created a small business development division and Mark McCoy has been volunteering as coordinator in that endeavor since March 15, 2022.
“We want to help entrepreneurs and small businesses in Bourbon County: exploring a business opportunity, expanding a business and knowing how to grow the business,” McCoy said.
“I am happy to work with anybody and we could gather at any location,” he said. ” I work by appointment”
Currently, hours are set for Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the REDI office on the second floor of the Landmark Bank at 200 S. National.
McCoy can be reached at 620.719.7841 for more information or an appointment.
McCoy’s Business Background
McCoy brings with him a business background of most recently interim City of Fort Scott Manager, until the current one was hired.
Prior to that he has 46 years of business experience owning and operating McDonald’s Restaurants.
His first 27 years he worked in the McDonald’s Corporation in California.
“I operated, supervised and was operations manager, responsible for 13 restaurants,” he said. “Then I worked with owner-operators in business development operations.”
“I worked from ground-breaking to opening, 58 restaurants in California, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska,” he said. “I opened the first McDonald’s in Jamaica.”
About REDI
Rob Harrington is the executive director of Bourbon County REDI.
“He is the economic director for both the City of Fort Scott and Bourbon County, with a contract with each,” McCoy said.
REDI is currently looking for people to fill a grant writing position and additionally a administrative assistant position.
The Mission of REDI:
“To enable quality business retention, expansion and recruitment in Fort Scott and Bourbon County by coordination of the community assets as well as local, state, and federal grants and incentives,” according to information on the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce website.
Their goal is to facilitate business retention and the growth of employment. To accomplish this they work with current employers as well as the recruitment of businesses that improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community.
Contact information:
Bourbon County REDI (Regional Economic Development, Inc.)
BEDCO (Bourbon County Economic Development Council)
Rob Harrington, Director
200 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701
(620) 215-0144
[email protected]
KDOT requests comments on public involvement plan
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Bo Co Republicans Meet May 5
The BOURBON COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING will be THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2022 at 6:30 PM at the EMPRESS EVENT CENTER, 7 N MAIN, FT SCOTT, KS
Submitted by Deb Martin
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FSHS Prom This Saturday, May 7
Front from right to left, Abby Altic, Alexa Bukowski, Elli Milburn
Back: Dominic Bishop, Shekhar Gugnani, Thade Yates.
The Fort Scott High School Junior and Senior Prom will be on May 7th, 2022 from 8:00 to 11:00 PM, at Liberty Theater. Walk-in will begin at 6:30 that night.
Submitted by Bert Lewis FSHS Student Council Sponsor, Senior & Junior Class Sponsor, Key Club Sponsor, Ed Rising Sponsor, and Scholars’ Bowl Coach.
