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City Invites Bids For Alley Modification Between First and Wall Streets
INVITATION TO BID
CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS
BLOCK 89 ALLEY MODIFICATIONS
Project 21-02
You are invited to bid on a contract for alley modifications of Block 89 located between 1st street on the south and wall street on the north in Fort Scott, Kansas.
Work shall consist of stripping and removal of undesirable materials from the route, proof rolling and compaction of the subgrade to acceptable standards as discussed in the technical specifications, grading of subgrade to the lines and grades shown on the plans, and construction of concrete paving and curbing as shown on the plans.
Along with alley construction, adjustment of manholes along the paved route, installation of an underground storm drain along 1st street, with inlet and outlet construction, and street and sidewalk construction along 1st street with ADA accessibility ramps.
The City of Fort Scott, Kansas will receive bids until 2:00 PM on August 12, 2021, at the Office of the City Clerk.
The scope of work may be examined at:
Fort Scott City Hall Agricultural Engineering Associates
Office of the City Clerk OR Frank Young ([email protected])
123 S. Main Street (620) 756-1000
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Copies of the proposed work may be obtained electronically by sending an email to: [email protected]
General Liability, Workers Compensation, and Automobile Liability will be required for this job as well as a performance bond.
The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS
Susan E. Bancroft, Acting City Clerk
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports July 28
Obituary of Elsie Birdene Kelly
Elsie Birdene Kelly, age 61, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.
She was born March 9, 1960, in Nevada, Missouri. Throughout the years, Elsie had made her home in Ft. Scott as well as Ottawa and Quenemo, Kansas. Elsie was a Registered Nurse and worked primarily at the Osage Nursing Center. Elsie loved her family and was a devoted mother to her children.
Survivors include her five children, Janelsa Orozco (Rafael), of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Shannen Price, of Ottawa, Kansas, Michael Prock (Leodiaz), of Dallas, Texas, Matthew Prock (Belynda) of Ft. Scott, Kansas and Crystal Thurston (Jeremy), also of Ft. Scott. Also surviving are her parents, several brothers and sisters as well as grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Anthony Kelly and her son, Gregory Price.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 30th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Elsie Kelly Memorial Fund 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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CDC’s Updated Mask Guidance
Governor Laura Kelly’s Statement Addressing the Updated CDC Guidance
TOPEKA – The following can be attributed to Governor Laura Kelly regarding the CDC’s updated mask guidance:
“While we are still reviewing the new guidance and what it means for Kansas, this administration has consistently followed the recommendations from the experts at the CDC – and we don’t intend to stop. Right now Kansas is at a crossroads. The new Delta variant has caused COVID-19 to surge in our communities and some of our hospitals are moving towards capacity. The bad news is that parts of our state fall into the “hot spot” category for new cases, the good news is we have a vaccine to protect us from the virus that is safe, effective against severe illness, hospitalization and death, and free. I strongly urge every Kansan who isn’t vaccinated to get one right away. That is the best way to stop the spread of COVID in our state. For those who are vaccinated, I ask that you speak with your friends, neighbors, and loved ones who are unvaccinated and encourage them to get vaccinated to protect themselves and our state.”
County Accepts Bids on The Kress Building
A remodeled downtown building is being sold on August 10 to the highest bidder.
“The Bourbon County Commission took the (Kress) building over… Tuesday, July 13, and on July 19, during a special meeting, the county approved to publicize the sale of the Kress building at 17 S. Main, through a sealed bidding process,” Commissioner Lynne Oharah said.
“At this time BAJA Investments is still the owner of the building,” said Bourbon County Economic Director Rob Harrington. “However they are working with the county at this time to find a new owner of the building.”
“It (the bidding process for the building)) will appear in the paper (The Fort Scott Tribune) three consecutive weeks with the bids being opened on August 10,” Oharah said. “Two scenarios are being advertised. The bids can be for the property and contents or bids can be for the property only.”
Those interested in the property at 17 S. Main should send sealed bids addressed to the Bourbon County Clerk, 210 S National, Fort Scott, KS, 66701 clearly marking the envelope, Oharah said.
The building housed the Star Emporium Downtown General Store from January to May 2021, which was owned by BAJA Investments.
BAJA Investments was granted funds from the Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas program for $450,000 for the project. SPARK grants were a part of the monies given to Kansas from the federal government to help with the ongoing effects of COVID-19, according to a prior interview.
To view prior stories on the business: Star Emporium Downtown General Store to Open Next Week
KCC Investigates High Gas Prices During February 2021
KCC approves AG’s request to join winter weather gas cost dockets
TOPEKA – This morning the Kansas Corporation Commission approved Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s request to participate in three dockets investigating unusually high natural gas prices during the February winter weather event and how gas utilities plan to recoup the charges. The three dockets involve costs incurred by Kansas Gas Service, Atmos Energy and Black Hills Energy and their respective customer payment plan proposals.
“While our jurisdictional responsibilities are distinct, the KCC and Attorney General have a good track record of working together on behalf of Kansas customers. I welcome the AG’s participation in these proceedings to support its ongoing investigations,” said Commission Chair Andrew French.
On February 15, the Commission instructed all jurisdictional utilities to do everything necessary to ensure continued service to Kansas customers. The costs were deferred and each utility was required to file a proposal for recouping those charges, which must be approved by the Commission.
Around the same time, the Attorney General’s office announced an investigation to determine whether the unprecedented gas prices violated state consumer protection laws. That investigation continues.
On July 19, the Attorney General’s office filed a petition to intervene in the KCC cases citing the authority to enforce the Kansas Consumer Protection Act and protect consumers from suppliers who commit deceptive practices.
As an intervenor in the KCC cases, the Attorney General will have access to all documents filed, have the ability to file testimony, question witnesses and participate in any scheduled proceedings.
Resurfacing to begin on U.S. 69 in August
Monday, Aug. 2, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) expects to begin a resurfacing project on U.S. 69 and U.S. 69B in Crawford County. Project activity includes a mill and overlay on U.S. 69 between U.S. 400 and K-47, excluding the section within the Pittsburg city limits. U.S. 69B is being resurfaced through the communities of Franklin and Arma.
Work will start on U.S. 69B and then proceed south on U.S. 69 from the K-47 junction. Flaggers and a pilot car will direct one-lane traffic through the work zone; expect delays of 15 minutes or less.
Weather permitting, the project should be finished by early September. KDOT awarded the construction contract of $2.3 million to Heckert Construction, Pittsburg. Persons with questions may contact KDOT Construction Engineer Kyler Farmer, (620) 308-7617, or Public Affairs Manager Priscilla Petersen, (620) 902-6433.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports July 27
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports July 26
Obituary of James Allen Johnson
James Allen Johnson, age 72, of Pleasanton, Kansas passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas after a brief illness.
Allen was born on July 7, 1949, at Moran, Kansas, the son of Leroy Robert Raymond Johnson and Ruby Matilda (Nelson) Johnson. He grew up in the Elsmore, Kansas area and attended Elsmore Grade School, and graduated from Marmaton Valley High School in 1967. Allen was an outstanding athlete and played football, basketball, and baseball. He graduated from Allen County Community College and received a Bachelor of Education degree from Pittsburg State University. He taught and coached in various schools in Kansas for many years. After his teaching career, he worked in sales and manufacturing.
Allen married Terri Lynne Wilson on October 25, 1987, in Elsmore, Kansas. They were blessed with two sons, Daniel Joseph and Samuel Dean. Allen loved his family and was so proud of his sons and their families. He loved his grandchildren, Kipling Alan, Ivy May, and Olivia Ann. Allen was always an unwavering supporter of his wife and always stood by her side.
Allen was a sports fan, particularly of the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. He was very interested in world events and enjoyed watching the History Channel and Fox News. He also loved visiting with friends and family and in recent years particularly enjoyed going to the Elk’s Lodge in Nevada Missouri with a friend, Richard Perry.
Allen is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Raymond Lorraine, Charles Dean, Robert Lee, Raymond Edward, and his sisters, Phyllis Jean and Amaryllis Ann.
He is survived by his wife, Terri, his sons, Daniel and his wife Stephanie of South Amboy, New Jersey, and Samuel and his wife Lauren of Leawood, Kansas; sisters Pauline JoAnn Wolfe of Savonburg, Kansas and Donna Arlene Franklin and husband Robert Franklin of Shawnee, Kansas; sisters-in-law, Judith Wilson, Kandi Wilson, and Patricia Johnson of Chanute, Kansas; brothers-in-law, William Wilson of Walnut, Kansas, William Otto and wife JoNita of LeRoy, Kansas and Thomas Breiner of Knightdale, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Kipling Alan Johnson, Ivy May Johnson, and Olivia Ann Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rev. Kevin Moyers and Pastor Ralph Peters will conduct funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 30th at the Elsmore United Methodist Church.
Burial will follow in the Elsmore Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Elsmore United Methodist Church 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.
Caryn Tyson Launches Campaign For State Treasurer
(Topeka) – As a leading conservative, Kansas Senator Caryn Tyson officially launched her campaign for State Treasurer with supporters from across the state at Ravenwood Lodge, Topeka. Tyson, who currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee, told the audience, as State Treasurer she will lead the fight to keep government accountable.
“As a legislator, I work diligently to represent you and my record proves it. Kansas needs a State Treasurer that will fight for your liberties by providing transparency and a watchdog on state spending and investments; We need a State Treasurer that will put Kansas First – that is exactly what I am going to do. From defending our Constitution, including the First and Second Amendment Rights, I don’t just talk the talk, I have and will continue to walk the walk. I am the conservative leader who can deliver results as Kansas State Treasurer. You can count on me to work for you,” stated Tyson.
Tyson works diligently for smaller, smarter government and to stop wasteful spending. Even before her time in the legislator her attention for detail and ability to get the job done in the field of Information Technology earned her awards for achievement and teamwork, including for her work on space shuttle support for NASA.
Representative Highland, inductee to the United States Army Officer Candidate School, said in supporting Tyson for State Treasurer, “I’ve worked with Caryn for going on 10 years. I both respect and trust Caryn. She never gives up. She’ll fight. One thing I like about Caryn is she respects the people she serves and she works for them, not for herself.”
“Caryn is actually trying to fight for you and put more money in your pocket. And she truly believes in less government and I do too. She’s one of those kind of people who doesn’t care who gets the pat on the back, just as long as the truck gets loaded and you save money. She knows how to fight and true a conservative that will fight for you.” State Representative Ken Corbet.
Caryn Tyson has math and computer science degrees from Kansas State and a Master’s Degree in Engineering Management from KU. Caryn Tyson has a long career as a manager and lead in high level Information Technology, including financial systems. She is currently serving as a citizen legislator being elected for a third term in the Kansas Senate, after serving a term in the Kansas House.
Caryn and her husband, Tim – both fifth generation Kansans – own and operate Tyson Ranch in Linn County, established in 1871.
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