Monthly Archives: June 2020

Bourbon County, COVID-19, Government, Health Care

When You Get COVID 19: Bourbon County Health Department

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SEK Multi-County Health Departments

Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, and Woodson Counties

WHEN SHOULD I STAY HOME?

  • After you have been tested for COVID-19, until told otherwise by the County Health Department
  • If you have been in close contact with a confirmed positive COVID-19 case, until told otherwise by the County Health Department
  • If you are feeling sick
  • If your Doctor or the County Health Department has instructed you to do so

WHEN SHOULD I GO BACK OUT IN PUBLIC AFTER ISOLATION OR QUARANTINE?

  • When you have been instructed to do so by your County Health Department

HOW LONG COULD MY ISOLATION OR QUARANTINE LAST?

  • If you are in isolation because you were tested POSITIVE for COVID-19, your isolation time is a minimum of 10 days after onset of symptoms or testing date (if onset unclear or asymptomatic). You can be released from isolation after fever free and asymptomatic for at least 72 hours. Release from isolation is up to the County Health Department.
  • If you are a household contact of a positive COVID-19 case, you must quarantine for a minimum of 24 days. Release from quarantine is up to the County Health Department.
  • If you are a non-household contact of a positive COVID-19 case, you must quarantine for 14 days from the date of last contact with the positive case. Release from quarantine is up to the County Health Department.

You may contact your County Health Department by calling:

Allen County: (620)365-2191

Anderson County: (785)448-6559

Bourbon County: (620)223-4464

Woodson County: (620)625-2484

Business, Fort Scott

Dollar Tree Scheduled To Open in Fort Scott in October 2020

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The Dollar Tree on South Main (69 Hwy) on June 22. Construction was slowed a little because of the wet spring, according to Kevin Allen, a contractor on the build.

A new discount variety store is coming to Fort Scott, according to a press release from Dollar Tree Inc.

“Dollar Tree continues to grow and we are proud to be part of the Fort Scott community,” stated Kayleigh M. Painter, Dollar Tree’s Investor and Media Relations Manager.

 

Dollar Tree, Inc. is North America’s leading operator of discount variety stores, Painter said in the press release.

 

The 10,000 square foot store is currently scheduled to open in mid-October 2020 and will be located at 2006 S Main Street, according to the release.

 

The shell of the store is up and local contractors have been working for Dollar Tree.

 

Kevin “Skitch” Allen was working on-site at the location on June 22.

 

Allen’s business, Skitch’s Hauling and Excavation,Fort Scott, did all the dirt work, he said and is currently working on the parking lot. “The weather put the construction behind,” Allen said.  Spring 2020 had higher than normal rainfall.

 

Allen said Thomas Concrete and Construction, Fort Scott, did the concrete for the build.

 

Allen added that he was pleased that Dollar Tree Inc. was using local contractors for the build.

 

Dollar Tree stores are open seven days a week and offer great value and a broad assortment of merchandise all priced at $1 or less, according to the press release.

 

Customers can expect seasonal decor, household products, Hallmark greeting cards, party and craft supplies, dinnerware, food, teaching and school necessities, health and beauty essentials, toys, books and much more at the store.

 

The new location will also include Dollar Tree’s recently-introduced Snack Zone, an expanded offering of beverages, candy and snacks, in addition to nostalgic favorites.

 

A store of this size typically employs 12 to 20 associates, according to the press release.

 

Interested applicants can apply online at www.DollarTree.com/careers or in person at the store location closer to the opening date.

 

 

Dollar Tree, a Fortune 200 Company, operated 15,370 stores across 48 states and five Canadian provinces as of May 2, 2020. Stores operate under the brands of Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree Canada. To learn more about the Company, visit www.DollarTree.com.

Bourbon County, COVID-19, Government, Health Care

Bourbon County Has Four New COVID 19 Cases Since Yesterday: Orders To Isolate/Quarantine Given

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Click below for the latest directive from Rebecca Johnson, SEK Multi-County Health Departments Administrator.

Written directives are given for all those who have tested positive for COVID 19, or are a close contact of one who has tested positive.

These individuals must isolate or quarantine in their homes or other suitable location due to the recent spread of the virus.

Several persons have been uncooperative to remain at home, Johnson said in the press release.

The directive starts today, June 24, 2020 at 8 p.m. until July 8, 2020.

SEKMCHD_Order of Local Health Officer

Government, Kansas

Kansas Commission on Racial Equity and Justice Established Today

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Governor Laura Kelly announces Commission on Racial Equity and Justice

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today signed Executive Order No. 20-48 establishing the Governor’s Commission on Racial Equity and Justice. The Commission is tasked with studying issues of racial equity and justice in Kansas and will begin its work focusing on law enforcement-community relations.

 

“As Governor, I am committed to ensuring this latest tragedy does not fade into the next news cycle. Communities of color do not have the luxury of time for leaders to address these issues,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “I have convened a diverse and qualified group of Kansas stakeholders, including members of law enforcement and advocacy groups, to form the Commission on Racial Equity and Justice. Their purpose is to find and present policy actions the state can take on issues of racial equity and justice in Kansas.”

 

The Commission will study racial equity and justice in Kansas, and hold listening sessions with Kansans across the state with experience and expertise in the topic. The Commission will make recommendations to the Governor, the Legislature, and local governments on concrete and immediate steps that can be taken to increase racial equity and justice in Kansas.

The Commission will be co-chaired by Dr. Tiffany Anderson, Superintendent of Topeka Public Schools USD 501, and Dr. Shannon Portillo, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs KU Edwards Campus & School of Professional Studies. The remaining members of the task force are:

  • Secretary DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Topeka – Kansas Department of Administration
  • Dr. Brandon Davis, Lawrence, Assistant Professor – University of Kansas
  • Ernestor De La Rosa, Dodge City, Assistant City Manager – City of Dodge City
  • Mark Dupree, Wyandotte, District Attorney – Wyandotte County
  • David Jordan, Hutchinson, President & CEO – United Methodist Health Ministry Fund
  • Dr. Anthony Lewis, Lawrence, Superintendent – USD 497 Lawrence
  • Mark McCormick, Johnson County, Director of Strategic Communications – Kansas ACLU
  • John Nave, Topeka, Executive Vice President – Kansas AFL-CIO
  • Chief Gordon Ramsay, Wichita, Chief of Police – Wichita Police Department
  • Catalina Velarde, Overland Park, Attorney and Adjunct Professor – UMKC School of Law, Johnson County
  • Jackson Winsett, Kansas City, Assistant Vice President – Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
  • A representative of the Native American tribes of Kansas, to be selected by tribal leadership

“Governor Kelly’s commitment to equity for all Kansans is clear as she empowers a diverse group to bring additional voices and recommendations to the Legislature, local and state government,” co-chair Dr. Tiffany Anderson said. “The Governor’s courageous step to address equity through this Commission is a step that further defines Kansas as a leader and turns a moment of national unrest into a movement of progress for us all. It is a privilege as the superintendent of Topeka Public Schools to co-chair the Commission with Dr. Portillo, and I look forward to listening, learning, and working with others to ensure we have more equitable systems in place, serving all Kansas families well.”

The Commission will meet virtually or in-person as recommended by public health guidance. It will make its initial report to Governor Kelly by December 1, 2020.

“We are seeing a call for systemic change across the country, and I am thrilled that Governor Kelly has been clear in her response,” co-chair Dr. Shannon Portillo said. “Here in Kansas, we’re going to make real change. I’m honored to work beside the diverse group of experts the Governor has brought together, and I look forward to getting to work, holding listening sessions across our state, and making policy and practice recommendations that address inequities in Kansas.”

“This is not an issue I feel comfortable sitting on and waiting for changes to happen,” Governor Kelly said. “We must be proactive in the way we approach these issues, as they impact the lives of Kansans every day. By focusing this Commission initially on policing and law enforcement, we aim to make changes that will improve the safety of both citizens and police officers.”

 

Executive Order #20-48 can be viewed here.

More information about members of the Commission can be viewed here.

COVID-19, Exercise, Fort Scott, Government, Health Care

FS Pool Closes Due to Increase in COVID 19 Cases

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The Fort Scott Aquatic Center will be closed for the next seven (7) days beginning today due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. Buck Run Community Center will also be closed beginning today for the next seven (7) days. These closures will be reevaluated after the seven days.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please call City Hall at 223-0550 if you have questions.

Business, Fort Scott

New Swap Meet Starts This Weekend: Vendors Wanted

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The Venue is located at Margrave and Third Street.

A new outdoor swap meet starts this Saturday, June 27 in Fort Scott.

A swap meet is a gathering for the sale or barter of usually secondhand objects, according to merriam-webster.com.

“This is where you can possibly find the best of everything else,” Monalynn Decker, organizer of the event, said. “This is where there will be a mixture of new, used, and old, goodies to find.”

“My reason (to start this event) is… I felt that along… that this would help vendors in getting a chance to sell items that they haven’t been able to since Covid-19 has started,” Decker said. ” I’m also hoping that this event will help our event visitors in finding much-needed items at affordable prices!”

“I’m hoping that this summer event will bring our community, along with surrounding communities to come out a bit – (but safely) and have some fun,” she said.

Mo’s Swap Meet will be open from June 27 to September 19 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the parking lot of The Venue, 223 S. Margrave. The parking lot is on the east side of the building, which is at the corner of Third and Barbee Streets.

Monalynn Decker is the organizer of the event, and vendors should pre-register by phone to Decker at 417-689-9289.

Space rental is 15 by 15-foot, $15; 15 by 30-foot, $25.

The swap meet will be held rain or shine, according to Mo’s Swap Meet Facebook page, unless canceled by the organizer.

The site of the swap meet is at Third and  Barbee Street on the east side of The Venue.

 

COVID-19, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffees Cancelled Until July 9

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The Chamber Coffee
for tomorrow June 25th
at Old Fort Auto is being CANCELED due to recent COVID-19 cases locally.
Coffees will tentatively
resume July 9th with
more details to come.
Thank you!
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In the meanwhile, check out
OLD FORT AUTO
in Fort Scott’s Downtown Historic District!
213 S. Scott Street
Click here to visit their Facebook page.
Click here to visit their website!
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Contact the Chamber with any questions
at 620-223-3566 or email [email protected].
Bourbon County, Government

Bourbon County Commission Special Meeting Agenda June 24

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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: June 24, 2020

1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________

2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________

3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________

County Clerk-Kendell Mason

SPECIAL MEETING

10:00 Special Meeting, EXECUTIVE SESSION, 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

Lynne Oharah, Jeff Fischer, Nick Ruhl, Justin Meeks and Public Health Department