Fort Scott American Legion Family October 2020 Activities

 

Saturday. October 3. Fort Scott American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 hosts Breakfast on the Bricks at 8 am.

Monday. October 5. Fort Scott American Legion Post 25 meets at 7 pm in Memorial Hall.

Monday. October 5. Fort Scott Sons of the American Legion Squadron 25 meets at 7 pm in Memorial Hall.

Thursday. October 8. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 meets at 6 pm in Memorial Hall.

Thursday. October 8. American Legion Post 25 Color Guard meets at 7:30 pm in Memorial Hall.

Saturday. October 10. Fort Scott American Post 25 Color Guard hosts Breakfast on the Bricks at 8 am.

Saturday. October 24. American Legion Riders Chapter 25 meets at 10 am in Memorial Hall.

Friday. October 30. Fort Scott American Legion Family hosts a Halloween themed community dance at Memorial Hall from 7 – 10 pm. This event has been approved by the City but might be cancelled due to changes in COVID 19 guidelines.

The Fort Scott American Legion family welcomes all prospective members to attend our meetings:

General Eligibility Guidelines.

American Legion: Any honorably discharged Veteran who served one day of active duty since December 7, 1941 is eligible to join the American Legion. Any active duty military is also eligible to join the American Legion.

American Legion Auxiliary: Any immediate female family member of active duty military or an honorably discharged Veteran is eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary.

Sons of the American Legion: Any male descendant of an honorably discharged Veteran is eligible to join the Sons of the American Legion.

For more information about eligibility to join the American Legion family, call Post 25 Carl Jowers at 620.215.1688.

KS Receives More Taxes Than Estimated

Governor Laura Kelly Announces Kansas $108.4 Million Ahead of First-Quarter Projections

~State Receives $72.8 Million More Than Estimated in Total Tax Collections for September~

 

TOPEKA – Closing out the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2021, Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the State of Kansas is $108.4 million ahead of its estimate, with $2.3 billion in total tax collections for the fiscal year. That is $515.7 million, or 29.7%, more than the same time last fiscal year quarter.

 

The increase is due in part to the change in the filing deadline for income taxes, and the increased revenue seen in compensating use tax collections.

 

“Since I took office, my administration has returned to responsible fiscal practices that have allowed Kansas to successfully remain financially healthy, even as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “While there is optimism with these projections, we must remain committed to fiscal steadiness, public health, and support our core services like education, infrastructure, and economic development which will enable Kansas to remain on the path to recovery.”

 

September’s total tax collections were $728.9 million; a $72.8 million increase over the estimate. That is a 2%, or $15.2 million, decrease from the same month of the last fiscal year. 

 

Individual income tax and corporate income tax collections performed better than expected. The state saw a $23.6 million, or 7%, increase in individual income tax collections with $358.6 collected. This increase could be due, in part, to estimated tax payments and economic optimism. Corporate income tax collections were $89.7 million, an increase of $29.7 million, or 49.5%, more than the estimate.

 

Retail sales tax collections were 1.2%, or $2.4 million, less than the estimate, with $195.6 collected. The decline in retail sales tax collections could be due to some temporary change in consumer habits as the school year started. However, compensating use tax collections continue the trajectory of growth as those collections were $11.6 million, or 34.1%, more than estimated with $45.6 collected. This trend is the effect of changing consumer purchasing habits and increased registrations of out-of-state retailers to collect and remit taxes to the state.

 

“The impact that the pandemic will have on the economy during the fall and winter months is uncertain at best,” Secretary Mark Burghart said. “That same uncertainty carries over to the anticipated sales and use tax receipts associated with purchases that will be made during the upcoming holiday season.”

 

The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group will be meeting to evaluate the stability of the Kansas economy and look at the estimates for the rest of the fiscal year. This group is composed of representatives of the Division of the Budget, Department of Revenue, Legislative Research Department, and one consulting economist each from the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, and Wichita State University.

 

FSHS After School Choir Enrollment Open


Students attending FSHS are invited to sing in the FSHS After School Choir, directed by MJ Harper.
Performers will further grow vocal abilities, musical knowledge, and choral repertoire. This ensemble will also
prepare students for district and state auditions and the spring musical. COVID guidelines will be observed.
Rehearsals will begin October 13th and will run 3:30-4:15PM Tuesdays and Thursdays at FSHS. Students
wishing to participate can enroll by scanning the QR Code on posters or by emailing
[email protected] , deadline October 9th.

Downtown Meet and Greet: All Things Downtown

Sharky’s Pub and Grub restaurant, 16 N. National, with below “before” photos on the left and “after” photos on the right. Submitted photos.
The next meeting to converse on all things downtown is Oct. 6 at Sharky’s Pub and Grub, 16 N. National Avenue.
The Fort Scott Downtown Quarterly Meet and Greet was started on January 11, 2011, by the Chamber of Commerce.
“These informal, quarterly meetings are hosted by the Chamber for downtown business owners, representatives and community members to network and share ideas on events, promotions and anything related to downtown,” Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lindsay Madison said.
Those who are downtown business owners or building owners are invited, along with anyone with an interest in downtown Fort Scott, Madison said.
The group meets the first Tuesday of each quarter in the year: January, April, July, October from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., unless otherwise announced.  The event is hosted by different downtown locations.
“The Oct. 6 meeting will be hosted by Sharky’s Pub and Grub for everyone to see their recent renovation,” Madison said.
Lindsay Madison. Submitted photo.
Madison listed the following as on the agenda for the Oct. 6 meeting:
  • “We are reviewing plans for the Halloween and Christmas Parades, decisions have not been made yet.
  • The Holiday Open House will be held Thursday, November 12th from 5-8 pm where stores are open with drawings, refreshments, and great finds for holiday gifts and decor.
  • The Chamber and CVB have designed a Mystery Mug Drawing Shopping Card where visitors pick up a discount card at the Chamber or other participating location and spend at least $5 in four locations and return the card for a monthly drawing for a Fort Scott mug with a mystery gift inside.  We have always had a discount card for visiting groups, but are looking to more widely provide these discount cards to visitors to encourage shopping in our local businesses.
  • New businessess downtown in the last quarter are Hound Nutrition, G-N-R Healthy Living, E3 Ranch Store.
  • Downtown has been blessed to have a great amount of private investment injected over the last couple of years to preserve and renovate multiple historic properties.  Yes, there are still opportunities for improvement, but significant progress is being made.”

Bourbon County Commission Minutes of Sept. 22

September 22, 2020                                                  Tuesday 9:00 am

 

The Bourbon County Commission met in open session with all three Commissioners, the County Counselor and the County Clerk present.

 

Also present were the following: (some were present for a portion of the meeting, some were present for the entire meeting) Jason Silvers with the Fort Scott Tribune, Jim Harris, James Wood, Anne Dare, Ed Harrison and Mr. & Mrs. Clint Walker.

 

Lynne announced that Clifton Beth had been sworn in as the new Commissioner for District #3.

 

Lynne said he had called KDEM regarding the 2019 flooding disaster; he said the presentation on September 15th was misleading.  He said the assessments go through KDEM; the PDA is an estimate of the physical damage and not the actual cost to repair.  He said the PDA of $365,000 might be less since we produce our own rock.  There are different categories for repairs and said mediation would be out of category C.  He said deferred maintenance is an area that had issues before the disaster (bridges could fall in this category); he said deferred maintenance doesn’t fall under the FEMA declaration.  Lynne said there is an estimated 2,280 miles of ditches in the County; he said some ditches are higher than the road, he said in 2021 the County will have a ditching program and hope to do 10-20 miles of ditching each year.  Lynne said 6 of the roads on the disaster list were rural secondary roads and R/S roads aren’t covered in the FEMA declaration.  Lynne said it had previously been stated that there was over $700,000 of FEMA money available that might fund the bridge and ditching crew; Lynne said FEMA funds aren’t available to fund departments.  Lynne suggested in the future if the County experiences a weather event that the County starts collecting data pre-disaster declaration.

 

Lynne made a motion that he be allowed to sign a letter stating that he had been authorized by the Commission to order the cremation of a deceased person (Justin Meeks said the deceased person had no relatives locally, only in California and had no funds available for cremation, he said the County is responsible for paying the cremation expenses), Jeff seconded and all approved and Lynne signed the letter that Justin Meeks was to mail to Cheney Witt.

 

Don George a Biologist with Kansas Wildlife and Tourism and Ed Harrison met with the Commissioners regarding Elm Creek Lake; Mr. Harrison said that Elm Creek Lake needed attention, he said you can hear the leak there and thought it needed taken care of.  Lynne said this has been discussed in the past and said it was suggested to pump the leak full of concrete.  Lynne said he was hoping the County could partner with a 5013c to fix more than just the dam.  Jeff said since the water level is low it might be a good opportunity to address the issue.  Jeff said someone certified might be able to come up with a solution.  Mr. George said the lake is a State treasurer; he suggested the County’s focus should be to fix the lake back up and he offered whatever they had to do this.  Lynne said the lake has a 2nd leak in the tower (the drain pipe that goes through the dam heading north); Mr. Harrison said that valve had been rebuilt, he said there is no water in the tower right now and said someone could put a pin in, turn the valve, put in a socket and close it.  Jim Harris said that Ag Engineering reported that the water leak was coming from outside the pipe.  Lynne said both issues needed to be addressed. There is a vacuum noise from a large hole level with the shore; Lynne said they would need to drop the lake level enough to get below the leak.  Don George said that KDWP supports the idea of fixing the lake and said they want to be a part of fixing the lake.

 

Jeff made a motion to go into a 15 minute executive session for matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency, Clifton seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners, Jim Harris and Justin Meeks).  After the session, Lynne made a motion authorizing Justin Meeks to move forward with providing a legal document regarding a damage reported from a blast, Clifton seconded and all approved.

 

Jeff made a motion to go into a 10 minute executive session for personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel, Clifton seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners and Jim Harris).  No action was taken.

 

Lynne made a motion that Jeff Fischer be the voting delegate for KCAMP and KAC, Clifton seconded and all approved.  Jeff told Clifton that there would be valuable information at these meetings for a new Commissioner.

 

Vivian Moore met with the Commissioners regarding the proposed closing of Indian Road for the airport runway expansion; she said she had met with the City of Fort Scott about the same issue.  She said the comment was made that the closing of the road wouldn’t have much of an impact on anyone.  She said the person that had a jet that wanted the expansion had sold their jet, she said she was curious if they needed the expansion and said she wasn’t against it if they didn’t close Indian Road.  She said she was told the reason for the expansion was so that a jet taking off and landing could have a full tank of fuel; she questioned how many times a year this would be necessary.  She said Bourbon County had said until a comparable road had been built the County wouldn’t close the road; she asked if they were requiring them to build a comparable road. Lynne said the City had asked the County to look at the plans to build a road, he said the one they felt was most feasible was a separate paved road going North and South that tied into Hackberry, he said the road closing would be subject to a public hearing.  Mrs. Moore said it would impact the residents living out there; she mentioned the increased insurance rates since the emergency response time would be longer after the closing.  She said if the road was closed, school children would be on their bus routes longer every day.  Jeff said the County did agree to be open to the road closure process, Lynne said the comparable road would have to be a paved acceptable road with ditches.  Kenneth Merriman said he lives on the North side of Hackberry in front of the airport; he said planes rattle his house now when they fly over and said this would affect him, he said this would hurt his property value.  Jeff said road closures require a public hearing and said after a road closure there is a one year period where people could make claims regarding a closure.

 

Richard Goldstein, Darcy Smith, Danny Bowman, James Wood, Chris Cotter and Stacy Wunderly met with the Commissioners; Mr. Goldstein said a petition had been passed asking the Commissioners to take back control over our County regarding health decisions (186 signatures were collected).  He said KSA 65-201 says they are to create a board to overlook the health department, he said this gives the authority to review, amend or revoke any order, he said the Commissioners have the final say over our County and not the health officer.  He said a Para at the school (who was wearing a mask) had tested positive for COVID-19 and his son had been quarantined due to the possible exposure.  He said the football team had a blanket quarantine because they weren’t wearing masks; he felt instead of doing a blanket quarantine the ones who had direct contact should have been quarantined.  He discussed wearing masks and whether or not they worked.  He said only one kid out of the 120 kids quarantined received a letter stating they were quarantined without a date of the ending of the quarantine (he said this indefinite timeframe quarantine date scares people).  Jeff Fischer said he had been in quarantine; he said he had been wearing an N95 mask, he said he received a form letter that didn’t specify and end date; he said he didn’t think enough questions were asked when he was told to quarantine.  Jeff said a doctor provides guidance to the Health Department.  They asked the Commissioners to look at Cherokee, Crawford and Miami County; he said their entire football teams weren’t quarantined.  Darcy Smith said Miami County made changes to their policy; she said there is no shame in reversing and changing policies.  There was a discussion over USD 234 wearing masks, but USD 235 was not.  Justin Meeks said Bourbon County is part of the Multi-County Health Board and said every County makes up the board; he said the Commissioners could opt out of the board in May and form their own board if they wanted.  Justin said they needed to go to the board with their concerns.  It was stated that other counties who are a part of the board are making their own decisions.  Mr. Goldstein said no one wanted any of the liability on making decisions.  Lynne said the County Attorney previously said quarantines are enforceable.  Mrs. Smith asked if the health official needed fired who would fire them; Justin Meeks said the health board would do this.  Jeff Fischer said he would have a discussion later today as well as with the board at the next public health meeting in Iola on 9/29 at 6:30.  Lynne made a motion that all of the Commissioners had permission to attend the health meeting on 9/29/20 at 6:30, Jeff seconded and all approved.

 

Patty Laroche met with the Commissioners regarding delinquent taxes listed in the newspaper.  She said the taxes totaled over two million dollars and some of the taxes went back to 2012.  She said there is one family on the delinquent list with 84 properties totaling $14,000-$15,000.  There are plans to have a tax sale during the 1st part of 2021 to sell everything from 2015 and older and have another sale at the end of the year.  She said they previously donated $1,000 to the Landbank because they felt it was a good idea; she said she recently asked Rhonda Dunn what was being done with the Landbank and Rhonda said neither the City nor the County had done anything. Justin said the County supports the Landbank and said he was hoping that they can work with the Landbank at the next tax sale, but said they would sell the properties if not.  Jeff said properties in the City can go into the Landbank and then the Landbank selects the ones they want.   Mrs. Laroche questioned why it had been so long since the County had a tax sale.  She asked the Commissioners to figure out collections and asked if we took payments; she said the Treasure said there is no way to enforce a payment plan.  Clint Walker said the Treasurer will take partial payments.

 

Emergency Manger William Wallis met with the Commissioners; Lynne made a motion to approve Resolution 27-20 (a resolution regarding COVID-19 public health emergency) the resolution will remain in effect for the duration of COVID-19 or unless terminated earlier by the Commissioners, Clifton seconded and all approved and signed the resolution.

 

Treasurer Patty Love met with the Commissioners; she reported that Security 1st has agreed to do the research for the tax sale for $95 a parcel.  Justin Meeks said he would talk to Susan at the City of Fort Scott and if the Landbank doesn’t happen there will still be a tax sale.  Patty Love stated that we had gotten behind on tax sales. Jeff made a motion to approve the contract for Security 1st in preparation of a tax sale, Clifton seconded and all approved.  Patty Love stated that they do not have a payment plan, but will take partial payments.

 

Clifton made a motion to go into a 15 minute executive session for personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel, Jeff seconded and all approved, (the session included the Commissioners).  After the session, Jeff asked that Clifton be provided with the resumes from the applicants for the Road & Bridge Director’s position.

 

At 12:03, Lynne made a motion to adjourn, Clifton seconded and all agreed.

 

THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

(ss) Lynne Oharah, Chairman

(ss) Jeff Fischer, Commissioner

___________________, Commissioner

ATTEST:

Kendell Mason, Bourbon County Clerk

September 29, 2020, Approved Date

 

 

Remote Learning Grants For School Children Announced

Governor Laura Kelly Announces $40 million in Grant Funding Now Available to Support Remote Learning Programs for School-age Children

 

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that applications are now open for newly available grant funds and additional resources to support remote learning for school-age children. The Remote Learning Grant program will help address learning and supervision needs of school-age children who are not able to attend in-person school due to the pandemic.

 

“Providing a safe place to learn is not only essential for a child’s development, but it will also play a critical role in strengthening our economy by allowing Kansas parents to continue working while kids are learning from home,” Governor Kelly said. “I strongly encourage eligible entities to get their applications in quickly so we can make these services available to Kansans as soon as possible.”

 

The Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund will be responsible for administering the funds, which will be awarded on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants include school-age programs, KDHE-licensed child care providers, and those with demonstrated experience and success developing and delivering quality, safe, out-of-home care and education services/programs for school-age children.

 

Applications are available at http://allinforkansaskids.org/.

 

UNIONTOWN HS VOLLEYBALL and FOOTBALL RESULTS

Adelay Martin. Submitted photo.

ARTICLE FALL 2020 WEEK 4

Submitted by Adelay Martin, UHS Student Sports Reporter

The Lady Eagles traveled to Crest for Varsity matches on Tuesday, September 22. They defeated the Pleasanton Blu-Jays in two matches with scores of 25-14 and 25-18. Aiden Holt scored 7 points and Bri Stokes had 9 assists. Danielle Howard was 11/12 on attacks and had 7 kills and 5 solo blocks.

The Eagles were defeated by the Crest Lancers in three matches with scores of 25-19, 22-25, and 25-23. Danielle Howard and Aiden Hold each scored 9 points and Danielle had 6 solo blocks. She was also 18/22 on attacks and had 7 kills. Libby Schaaf was 16/20 on attacks and had 2 kills, and Bri Stokes had another 9 assists.

“We didn’t play our best volleyball tonight, but I was extremely proud of the way the team rebounded in the second set of the Crest match to force a third set,” said Coach Hall. “It was a close match and could have gone either way. We just didn’t capitalize on the opportunities we were given and we will learn from that.”

The Uniontown Eagles’ football team faced the Olpe Eagles on Friday, September 25. They lost 48 to 2, but played a tough team, with Olpe being ranked number one in the state. Drew Perry had 23 rushes for 45 yards and Hunter Schaaf had 18 rushes for 51 yards. Schaaf also had 7 tackles, and Jake Harvey had 4. Treden Buckman had one QB sack as well. The team played hard, and the fans and the band were with them on every yard!

List of Candidates/Questions On The Nov. 3 Bourbon County Ballot

COUNTY CLERK’S NOTICE OF CANDIDATES TO BE VOTED ON

AT THE GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 3, 2020

 

State of Kansas County of Bourbon

 

In compliance with K.S.A. 25-105, and the General Election Laws of the State of Kansas, I submit herewith the list of National, State and District Candidates certified to me by the Secretary of State, and the list of those filed as candidates in Bourbon County in the forthcoming General Election to be held, Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

 

And, I hereby give further notice that the election will be held in the voting places listed below in Bourbon County, Kansas, and that the polls will be opened and closed at the regular time specified by law for the conduct of elections.  All precincts in the county will open at 7:00 am and will close at 7:00 pm.

 

Sales Tax Question on the ballot:

 

To vote in favor of any question

submitted upon the ballot, darken

the oval to the left of the word

“YES”;

to vote against it, darken

the oval to the left of the word

“NO”.

 

Shall the following be adopted?

Shall Bourbon County, Kansas,

levy (renew) a one percent

countywide retailers’ sales tax to

take effect on July 1, 2021, and

expire on June 30, 2031, with the

allocated shares pursuant to

K.S.A. 2019 Supp. 12-192 to be

used as follows: (1) to Bourbon

County, for the purpose of

maintenance and construction of

hard surface roads, and (2) to

each city located in Bourbon

County, for the purpose of

providing funding for public

services?

 

Residents living in the City of Fort Scott vote at the following locations:

1st Ward       Community Christian Church – 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott

2nd Ward       Grace Baptist Church – 502 S Margrave, Fort Scott

3rd Ward       Grace Baptist Church – 502 S Margrave, Fort Scott

4th Ward       Community Christian Church – 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott

5th Ward       Community Christian Church – 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott

6th Ward       Community Christian Church – 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott

7th Ward       Grace Baptist Church – 502 S Margrave, Fort Scott

 

Residents living out in the county vote at the following locations:

Drywood       Grace Baptist Church – 502 S Margrave, Fort Scott

Franklin        Mapleton Community Building – 565 Eldora, Mapleton, KS

Freedom      Fulton Community Building – 408 West Osage, Fulton, KS

East Marion  Uniontown City Hall – 206 Sherman Street, Uniontown, KS

West Marion Bronson Community Building – 504 Clay Street, Bronson, KS

Marmaton     Redfield City Hall – 312 N Pine, Redfield, KS

Millcreek       Redfield City Hall – 312 N Pine, Redfield, KS

Osage          Fulton Community Building – 408 West Osage, Fulton, KS

Pawnee       Redfield City Hall – 312 N Pine, Redfield, KS

North Scott   Community Christian Church – 1919 S Horton, Fort Scott

South Scott  Grace Baptist Church – 502 S Margrave, Fort Scott

Timberhill      Mapleton Community Building – 565 Eldora, Mapleton, KS

Walnut         Uniontown City Hall – 206 Sherman Street, Uniontown, KS

 

NATIONAL AND STATE OFFICES
For President and Vice-President of the United States
Joseph R. Biden / Kamala D. Harris 1209 Barley Mill Road

Wilmington, DE 19807

Democratic
Donald J. Trump / Michael R. Pence                     1100 S. Ocean Blvd.

Palm Beach, FL 33480

Republican
Jo Jorgensen / Jeremy “Spike” Cohen Greenville, SC Libertarian
For United States Senate
  Barbara Bollier 6910 Overhill Road

Mission Hills, KS 66208

Democratic
  Roger Marshall PO Box 1588

Great Bend, KS 67530

Republican
  Jason Buckley 8828 Marty Ln

Overland Park, KS 66212

Libertarian
For US House of Representatives – District 2
Michelle De La Isla 3250 SW Briarwood Dr

Topeka, KS 66611

Democratic
Jake LaTurner 2329 SW Ashworth Pl

Topeka, KS 66614

Republican
Robert Garrard 2287 N 300 Rd

Edgerton, KS 66021

Libertarian
Kansas Senate, District 12
Mike Bruner 1002 Pecan St.

Humboldt, KS 66748

Democratic
Caryn Tyson PO Box 191

Parker, KS 66072

Republican
Kansas Senate, District 13
Nancy J. Ingle 511 E. 21st

Pittsburg, KS 66762

Democratic
Richard Hilderbrand 240 Cleveland Ave

Baxter Springs, KS 66713

Republican
 Kansas House of Representatives, District 2
  Lynn D. Grant 202 S. Appleton

Frontenac, KS 66763

Democratic
  Kenneth Collins 102 E First Street

Mulberry, KS 66756

Republican
Kansas House of Representatives, District 4
  Bill Meyer 14 Golfview Drive

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Democratic
  Trevor Jacobs 1927 Locust Road

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Republican
For County Commissioner – District 2
  Jim Harris 2302 Jayhawk Rd

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Republican
For County Commissioner – District 3
  Clifton Beth 2236 215th,

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Republican
  Phillip G. Hoyt 2422 242nd Terrace

Fulton, KS 66738

Democratic
For County Clerk
  Kendell Dawn Mason 2 S Eddy

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Republican
For County Treasurer
  Patty Love 901 Shepherd St

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Republican
For Register of Deeds
  Lora Holdridge 1814 Richards Rd

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Republican
For County Attorney
  Jacqie Spradling PO Box 576

Spring Hill, KS 66083

Republican
For County Sheriff
  Mike Feagins 1964 Justice Rd

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Democratic
  Bill Martin 502 Meadow Ln

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Republican
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
Drywood Richard Cullison, Jr. 506 260th

Garland, KS 66741

Republican
Franklin Tony Bradbury 631 Soldier Rd.

Bronson, KS 66716

Republican
Freedom Janice Seested 2330 215th St.

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Republican
Marion Steve Geiger 1121 Hwy 3

Uniontown, KS 66779

Republican
Marmaton David Duffey 1201 Locust Rd

Redfield, KS 66769

Republican
Millcreek Yvonne Beck 1821 159th Street

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Republican
Osage Brian Wade 2618 Soldier Rd.

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Democratic
Pawnee Karen A. Endicott-Coyan 1635 Fern Rd

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Republican
Scott Jim Sackett 2019 Maple Rd

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Republican
Timberhill Dan Laughlin 2275 105th St.

Mapleton, KS 66754

Republican
Walnut No Republican or Democratic Candidates filed
TOWNSHIP TREASURER
Drywood No Republican or Democratic Candidates filed
Franklin No Republican or Democratic Candidates filed
Freedom Karen A. Paddock 608 W Cedar St.

Fulton, KS 66738

Republican
Marion Rex Wilson 905 Clay St.

Bronson, KS 66716

Republican
Marmaton Wilma K. Graham 102 W 4th

Redfield, KS 66769

Democratic
Millcreek Betty L. Graham 1458 Tomahawk Rd

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Democratic
Osage Kathleen Valentine 2638 Tomahawk Rd

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Republican
Pawnee Sharon Middleton 1374 Eagle Rd

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Democratic
Scott Harold Rogers 2189 Ironwood Rd

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Republican
Timberhill David Scharenberg 1045 Yale Rd

Mapleton, KS 66754

Republican
Walnut No Republican or Democratic Candidates filed
 
STATE OF KANSAS OFFICIAL JUDICIAL BALLOT
Supreme Court Justice, Court of Appeals Judges, District Court Judges and District Magistrate Judge
Question #1, Shall the following Supreme Court Justice be retained in office?
Eric S. Rosen 1928 S.W. Indian Woods Ln.

Topeka, KS 66611

Position 4
Question #2, Shall the following Court of Appeals Judges be retained in office?
Sarah E. Warner Kansas Judicial Center

301 SW 10th Ave

Topeka, KS 66612

Position 4
David E. Bruns Olathe Position 6
G. Gordon Atcheson 301 SW 10th Ave

Topeka, KS 66612

Position 8
Karen M. Arnold-Burger 301 SW 10th Ave

Topeka, KS 66612

Position 9
Kathryn Gardner 301 SW 10th Ave

Topeka, KS 66612

Position 14
 
Question #3, Shall the following Judges of the District Court be retained in office?
  Terri L Johnson PO Box 311

Pleasanton, KS 66075

District 6, Division 2
  Mark A. Ward 829 190th St

Fort Scott, KS 66701

District 6, Division 3

 

  Steven C. Montgomery 22404 S. Roosevelt St.

Spring Hill, KS 66083

District 6, Division 4
 
Question #4, Shall the following Judge of the District Magistrate be retained in office?
  Valorie R. Leblanc 210 S. National

Fort Scott, KS 66701

District 6
Shall the following be adopted?

Shall Bourbon County, Kansas,

levy (renew) a one percent

countywide retailers’ sales tax to

take effect on July 1, 2021, and

expire on June 30, 2031, with the

allocated shares pursuant to

K.S.A. 2019 Supp. 12-192 to be

used as follows: (1) to Bourbon

county, for the purpose of

maintenance and construction of

hard surface roads, and (2) to

each city located in Bourbon

county, for the purpose of

providing funding for public services?

Kendell Mason, County Clerk &

(SEAL)                                                              Bourbon County Election Officer

Guidance For Celebrating Halloween

KS Dept. of Health and Environment Guidance for Celebrating Halloween, September 2020

This document outlines guidance and considerations for celebrating Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic. As typical Halloween celebrations do not allow for minimizing contact with non-household members, it is important to plan early and identify safer alternatives. Refer also to any specific city or county guidance in your community which may be more restrictive than what is outlined below.

Halloween Activities Not Recommended

• Gatherings, events, or parties with non-household members
• Carnivals, festivals, live entertainment, and haunted house attractions
• Door to door trick or treating – It is very difficult to maintain proper social distancing on porches and at front doors, ensure everyone (trick or treaters and residents of homes being visited) are properly wearing face coverings, and because food sharing is risky.
• “Trunk or treating” – It is difficult to avoid crowding and sharing food at such events.
• Traveling to a rural fall festival that is not in your community if you live in an area with community spread of COVID-19.

Recommended

• Online parties or contests (e.g., costume contests, pumpkin carving)
• Car parades
o Drive by events or contests where individuals dress up or decorate vehicles and drive by judges that are appropriately physically distanced
o Drive through events where individuals remain in vehicles and drive through an area with Halloween displays
o Drive in events where individuals receive a treat bag (with commercially packaged, non-perishable treats) or take away item from an organizer while the participants remain in their vehicle
• Halloween movie nights at drive in theaters
• Halloween themed meals at outdoor restaurants, complying with restaurant protocol
• Halloween themed art installations at an outdoor museum, complying with museum protocol
• Dressing up homes and yards with Halloween themed decorations

Personal Protection Measures

Regardless of how you celebrate, there are important recommendations for how to keep yourself and your household members safe.

• Correctly wear a cloth face covering to prevent disease spread when outside your home and around others who are not part of your household.
• Avoid confined spaces, including indoor spaces that don’t allow for easy distancing of at least 6-feet between you and others.
• Practice physical distancing – place at least 6-feet between yourself and other people who are not part of your household.
• Practice routine hand hygiene – wash your hands often, for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Clean frequently touched items regularly.
Safer Trick or Treating and “Trunk or Treating”
Although KDHE does not recommend trick or treating or “Trunk or Treat” events as ways to celebrate Halloween, there are some recommendations and guidance to consider if you make these choices for yourself or members of your household.
• Correctly wear a cloth face covering to prevent disease spread when outside your home.
o Incorporate face coverings into costumes.
o Face coverings should not be worn by children younger than 2 years old, anyone who has trouble breathing, and anyone who is otherwise unable to remove their cloth face covering without assistance.
• Carry hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol and use at regular intervals while outside your home.
• Consider carrying sanitizing wipes to disinfect candy or other items accepted from homes. Or, sanitize items individually when you get home before consumption. Remember to also examine treats for choking hazards or tampering before eating them.
• Accept only commercially packaged, non-perishable items.
• Practice physical distancing.
o Always leave at least 6-feet of space between yourself and people not in your household.
o Do not crowd sidewalks, driveways, or porches.
o Wait until a porch or doorway is empty before approaching a home.
o Move aside on sidewalks and driveways to allow space between yourself and other trick or treaters.
o Keep a safe distance from cars – do not walk in the street.
• For “Trunk or Treat” events, follow all guidelines above while also considering:
o Maintain at least 6-feet of distance between yourself and other attendees as you walk around.
o Wait for others to depart a car/trunk before approaching. Do not congregate at a car/trunk with other attendees unless they are members of your household.
Guidance for Homes Accepting Trick or Treaters
• When answering the door or coming into contact with trick or treaters, correctly wear a cloth face covering.
September 23, 2020
• Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds at regular intervals; hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can be substituted if soap and water are not available.
• Regularly clean and sanitize frequently touched items such as door handles, door bells, and door knockers. Consider having sanitizing wipes by the door for quick access between trick or treaters.
• Distribute only commercially produced, non-perishable items to trick or treaters.
• Do not use “grab bowls”, where trick or treaters reach into a communal bowl to retrieve candy.
• Practice one-way trick or treating
o Consider spacing items 6-feet apart on your porch, in your yard or on a table in your driveway with a sign advising trick or treaters to “Take 1”. Watch from a safe distance and replenish items as needed.
o Alternatively, make individual goodie bags for trick or treaters to pick up as they walk by. If your home has a fence, consider hanging individual goodie bags on the fence for trick or treaters to take as they walk by.
• For “Trunk or Treat” events, also consider:
o Participating cars should be parked at least 6-feet apart.
o Make individual goodie bags and place them in your trunk so they are not touching. Maintain a distance of at least 6-feet from other attendees and replenish bags or items as needed.
o Carry hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol and use at regular intervals.
o Sanitize high-touch areas at regular intervals. Consider having sanitizing wipes on hand.
Halloween Parties
Although KDHE does not recommend hosting or attending parties as a way to celebrate Halloween, there are some recommendations and guidance to consider if you make this choice for yourself or members of your household.
• Remind potential guests who are sick or waiting on results of a COVID-19 test to stay home.
• Host activities with only people from your local area as much as possible.
• Correctly wear a cloth face covering around others who are not part of your household.
• Practice routine hand hygiene – wash your hands often, for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
• Consider only hosting or attending parties hosted in large, outdoor spaces that allow for physical distancing of at least 6-feet between attendees. If an event must be hosted indoors, make sure the space is well-ventilated (for example, open windows and doors).
• Maintain at least 6-feet between yourself and people who are not members of your household, especially when cloth face coverings are removed for eating and drinking.

• When setting up tables and chairs, create individual seating areas of various sizes spaced 6-feet apart to be utilized by individual family or household units. Encourage guests to sit only with those who are members of their household, especially for eating and drinking when cloth face coverings will be removed.
• Avoid activities that require guests to be in close contact or to share items, such as games or food.
• Encourage guests to bring their own food and drinks.
• Limit people going in and out of areas where food is being prepared, such as kitchens or grills.
• Clean and disinfect commonly touched surfaces and any shared items between use when feasible.

General Halloween Health and Safety Tips

In addition to modifications to Halloween activities to reduce the spread of COVID-19, remember the following general Halloween health and safety tips to keep you and members of your household safe.
• Avoid trick or treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.
• Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.
• Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them.
• Hold a flashlight while trick or treating to help you see and others see you.
• Walk, don’t run, from house to house.
• Look both ways before crossing the street. Use crosswalks whenever possible.
• Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible. Avoid walking in streets and roadways. If there is no sidewalk, walk along the far edge of the road facing traffic in order to stay safe.
• Wear well-fitting costumes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.
• Eat only commercially produced, non-perishable treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.
• Do not enter homes unless you are with a trusted adult.
• Only visit well-lit homes.
• Never accept rides from strangers.
• Never walk near candles or luminaries. Wear flame-resistant costumes.
References
1. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Guidance for Celebrating Halloween. Retrieved September 2020 from http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/coronavirus/docs/community/GuidanceHalloween.pdf.
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Halloween Health and Safety Tips. Retrieved September 2020 from https://www.cdc.gov/family/halloween/index.htm.
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Personal and Social Activities. Retrieved September 2020 from https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/personal-social-activities.html#gatherings.

4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Holiday Celebrations. Retrieved September 2020 from
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html.

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