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Opt-Out: Credit Offers
Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent
Adult Development and Aging
Family Resource Management
K-State Research and Extension
Southwind Extension District
210 S. National
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Office: 620-223-3720
Fax: 620-223-0332
[email protected]
Mail Call: Bills, a birthday card from Mom, a store circular, or your monthly bank statement. From time to time, you may receive “pre-approved” credit card offers in the mail, too. Do you ever wonder what they are and where they come from?
These credit card offers are not random, they are prescreened and targeted to you. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Consumer Credit Reporting Companies are allowed to include your name on lists used by creditors or insurers to make firm offers of credit or insurance that are not initiated by you. Prescreened offers are based on information in your credit report that indicates you meet the criteria set by the offeror.
You have the option to opt-out of these offers, why might you? Some people prefer not to receive these kinds of offers in the mail to limit access to their credit report information for solicitations or to reduce some mailbox “clutter”.
As you consider opting out, you should know that prescreened offers can provide many benefits. These offers can help you learn about what’s available, compare costs, and find the best product for your needs. The terms of prescreened offers also may be more favorable than those that are available to the general public. Some credit card products may be available only through prescreened offers.
The official Consumer Credit Reporting Industry website to accept and process requests to Opt-In or Opt-Out of prescreened offers is OptOutPrescreen.com or call 1-888-5-OPTOUT. Whether you call or visit the website, you will be asked to provide certain personal information. You will have two choices for opting out. The first is to opt-out for five years and the other is to opt-out permanently. You can always Opt-In and be eligible to receive prescreened offers again if you have previously completed an Opt-Out request.
A reminder that it may take up to 60 days for offers to stop being mailed. You may continue to receive mail from companies who send offers not based on prescreening.
How does this affect your credit report? There will be “inquiries” showing which companies obtained your information for prescreening, but those inquiries will not have a negative effect on your credit report or score. Removing your name from prescreened lists has no effect on your ability to apply for or obtain credit or insurance.
To learn more about Credit, visit our website at southwind.k-state.edu/home-family/financial/. Also follow us on Facebook @southwindextensiondistrict or Instagram @southwind_ext. For more information, please contact Joy Miller at [email protected] or by calling 620-223-3720.
Tourism Advisory Board Meets July 9
The Tourism Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, July 9th, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Commission Meeting Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main.
Please call the City Clerk at 620-223-0550 or email Diane Clay at [email protected] to sign up to speak.
The meetings are limited to 45 total in number due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however the room will only hold 14 due to the 6’ social distancing rules. Patrons will be let in one at a time at their scheduled time to ensure the public health orders are followed.
The Tourism meeting will be available on the City’s YouTube channel.
Governor Recommends Staying in Phase 3 To Reopen
Governor Laura Kelly Recommends Kansas Continues to Use Phase 3 of “Ad Astra” Plan
TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that her administration, and officials with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, recommend that most local communities again do not move into Phase Out of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas” at this time, and instead stay in Phase 3.
“Nearly 3,500 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Kansas over the past two weeks – which is the steepest rate of new case development since the pandemic began,” said Governor Kelly. “After careful consideration, Secretary Norman’s team at KDHE and members of my administration have decided we still do not feel most communities are ready to move into the final phase of the ‘Ad Astra’ plan at this time.”
The emergency disaster declaration issued by the Governor on May 26 transfers reopening decisions back to local officials, which means counties continuing with Phase 3 of the plan is only a recommendation. However, the State continues to monitor health metrics daily, and remains committed to supporting local communities in a safe, gradual transition.
“If we’re going to keep our loved ones healthy and keep Kansas open for business, every Kansan must step up, wear a mask, socially distance, and practice good hygiene,” said Governor Kelly. “I will continue do everything in my power to save lives and keep our economy open, and I strongly encourage other elected leaders in our state to do the same.”
Key Phase 3 highlights for communities:
- Mass gatherings of more than 45 individuals are not recommended;
- All education, activities, venues and establishments may operate and are recommended to follow all public health guidelines;
- On-site staffing has no recommended restrictions;
- Nonessential travel may resume, provided travelers follow KDHE travel and quarantine guidelines for travel to high-risk areas.
As always, Kansans should continue to adhere to hygiene and social distancing protocols, including:
- Washing hands frequently, while avoiding contact with one’s face;
- Remaining home when sick or running a fever;
- Following isolation and quarantine orders issued by state or local health officers;
- Wearing a cloth face mask when in public;
“Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas,” is available in full at covid.ks.gov, in addition to industry-specific guidance for Kansas businesses.
Bourbon County Is In A Drought Watch
Governor Declares Drought Emergency, Warnings and Watches for Kansas Counties
The Governor’s Drought Team examines conditions; fire dangers and encourages Kansans to be mindful of the state’s worsening conditions
TOPEKA – Today Governor Kelly issued Drought Declarations for Kansas counties with Executive Order #20-54. The declaration includes 74 out of 105 counties either in an emergency, warning or watch status.
“Unfortunately, the majority of the state of Kansas has been considered in drought or abnormally dry conditions for the past several weeks, which has led to high risk of fire hazard,” said Governor Kelly. “This declaration will allow affected communities to access the water they need. I encourage Kansans to continue to be mindful of drought conditions, and work to minimize the threat of fires across the state.”
The drought declaration placed 13 counties in emergency status, 18 into a warning status and 44 into a watch status. This action was recommended by Earl Lewis, Director of the Kansas Water Office and Chair of the Governor’s Drought Response Team. Most of the state has received fewer than 70% of its normal rainfall since January, and many southwestern counties have received less than half of their normal precipitation.
“It has been a very dry winter and spring, especially in western Kansas, and forecasts into the coming summer months predict higher temperatures and fewer chances of precipitation,” said Lewis. “The Governor’s Drought Response Team will continue to monitor the situation closely as future outlooks call for drought persisting and make recommendations to the Governor as necessary.”
Counties who are in emergency stage are eligible for emergency use of water from certain state fishing lakes due to the Kansas Water Office (KWO) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism (KDWPT).
Individuals and communities need to contact KWO for a water supply request prior to any withdrawals from lakes. They will in turn be referred to the appropriate KDWPT office to obtain the necessary permit to withdraw the water.
This Executive Order shall remain in effect for those counties so identified until rescinded by Executive Order or superseded by a subsequent Executive Order revising the drought stage status of the affected counties. Effective immediately:
- Declare a Drought Emergency, Warning or Drought Watch for the counties identified below;
- Authorize and direct all agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor to implement the appropriate watch or warning level-drought response actions assigned in the Operations Plan of the Governor’s Drought Response Team.
The Governor’s Drought Response Team will continue to watch the situation closely and work to minimize the effects the drought has on Kansans.
For more detailed information about current conditions, see the Kansas Climate Summary and Drought Report on the Kansas Water Office website at: www.kwo.ks.gov
County Drought Stage Declarations:
Drought Watch: Allen, Anderson, Barton, Bourbon, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Coffey, Cowley, Decatur, Dickinson, Edwards, Elk, Ellis, Gove, Graham, Greenwood, Harper, Harvey, Johnson, Kiowa, Labette, Linn, Lyon, Marion, Miami, Mitchell, Montgomery, Morris, Neosho, Norton, Osborne, Pawnee, Phillips, Republic, Rooks, Rush, Sedgwick, Sheridan, Sumner, Trego, Wilson, Woodson, Wyandotte
Drought Warning: Barber, Cherokee, Cheyenne, Clark, Comanche, Crawford, Ford, Gray, Hodgeman, Jewell, Lane, Logan, Meade, Ness, Rawlins, Sherman, Smith, Thomas
Drought Emergency: Finney, Grant, Greeley, Hamilton, Haskell, Kearny, Morton, Scott, Seward, Stanton, Stevens, Wallace, Wichita
To view a Kansas drought map, click here.
KS Stays in Phase 3 Of Reopening
Governor Kelly stated that Kansas Department of Health and Environment is recommending Kansas stay in Phase 3 of the Ad Astra Plan.
The Health Officer of Allen, Anderson, Bourbon and Woodson Counties, Rebecca Johnson, said she strongly suggests this as well.
Bourbon County: New COVID 19 Case
Bourbon County has a new positive COVID-19 case today, according to Rebecca Johnson, Bourbon County Health Officer.
The individual is in isolation and has been in quarantine prior to testing positive.
This case is a contact of previously listed positive cases.
Their family is in quarantine.
The case investigation is complete.
Quarterly Downtown Meet and Greet July 7 at The Courtland Hotel
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Bourbon County Agenda for July 7
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: July 7, 2020
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE COMMISSION ROOM. ANYONE ATTENDING THE MEETING WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY. MUST MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING.
9:00 – 9:10 Justin Meeks, 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
9:10 – 9:45 JT Heckman
9:45 – 10:00 Cops Grant
10:00 – 10:15 Jody Hoener, CDBG-CV Grants
10:15 – 10:30 David Neville, Second Floor Air Conditioner
10:30 – 10:45 Sparky Schroeder, Hospital
10:45 – 11:00 Clint Anderson, 2021 Budget Review
11:00 – 11:15 Patty Love, 2021 Budget Review
11:15 – 11:30 Justin Meeks, Executive Session, Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
FS Commission Agenda For July 7
AGENDA
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
FORT SCOTT CITY HALL
COMMISSION ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN
JULY 7, 2020
6:00 P.M.
I. ROLL CALL:
K. ALLEN P. ALLEN NICHOLS WATTS MITCHELL
II. FLAG SALUTE:
III. INVOCATION: Pastor
IV. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS: Recognition of Payden Blythe, Police Officer
Introduction of Nate Stansberry, City Engineer
V. CONSENT AGENDA:
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Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of June 16th, 2020, special meeting of June 24th, 2020 and June 30th, 2020.
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Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1266-A totaling $804,125.90.
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Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation, Inc. – March port-a-pottie fees – $2,153.00; April $1,911.00; and May $2,153.00 – Totaling $6,217.00.
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Request to Pay – Insco Industries – $67,937.35 – Clarifier Painting Project – Water Plant
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Request to Pay – Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission – $4,000.00 – Fire Truck Grant
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May financials
VI. APPEARANCE/COMMENTS/PUBLIC HEARING:
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APPEARANCE: Vanessa Poyner – Junior/Senior Prom – Saturday, July 25th, 2020 – Request for Street Closures: West Oak Street from Judson to National for Walk-In event. Request for parking lot behind Brewhaus Brewery for valet parking. Time requested: 2:00 p.m. to midnight – Waivers will be signed for all attendees and social distancing will be enforced.
Frank Halsey – Marmaton Massacre Event
Terry Sercer – 2019 Audit
B. CITIZEN COMMENTS: (Concerning Items Not on Agenda – 5 minute limit per citizen)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS/COMMENTS:
VII. CONSIDERATION:
- Pool Discussion – Consideration of fees
- Consideration of Financial Policy
- Consideration of Work Order #9 – Olsson Associates – Fort Scott Municipal Airport – Environmental Assessment
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Consideration of Change Order #10 – River Intake Project – Increase of $24,950.00
- Consideration of City Auctioneer Bid
- Consideration to pay Ace Pipeline
- Discussion of First Source Lease
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Consideration to remove some of the tree line near Hole #13 at Woodland Hills Golf Course
- Consideration to purchase used fairway mower – Golf Course
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Consideration to purchase Cushman Utility Cart for Golf Course and sign a four year lease for 30 gas 2020 golf carts from KGT
- Discussion of B.C.E.D.C.I. board activities (Pete Allen)
VIII. COMMENTS:
- Director Updates:
- Commission:
Kevin Allen – Executive Session regarding non-elected personnel
- City Attorney:
- City Manager:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
I MOVE THAT THE CITY COMMISSION RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION FOR ________________________________ IN ORDER TO
(see below justification)
DISCUSS ______________________________________. THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL BE ___________ MINUTES AND THE OPEN
MEETING TO RESUME AT ________________.
Justifications for Executive Sessions:
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Personnel matters of non-elected personnel
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Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
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Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative or representatives of the body or agency
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Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships
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Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property
X. MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT: ROLL CALL
COVID 19 Cases in Bourbon County: 36
SEK Multi-County Health Departments
Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, and Woodson Counties
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
July 6, 2020
Allen County
| Current Positive Cases | 3 |
| Current Recovered Cases | 2 |
| Total Positives Since Testing | 5-1 removed-out of state and to remain there |
| Deaths | 0 |
Anderson County
| Current Positive Cases | 2 |
| Current Recovered Cases | 3 |
| Total Positives Since Testing | 5 |
| Deaths | 0 |
Bourbon County
| Current Positive Cases | 22 |
| Presumptive Cases | 1-listed on KDHE website, tested negative |
| Current Recovered Cases | 14-includes presumptive case |
| Total Positives Since Testing | 36 |
| Deaths | 1 |
Woodson County
| Current Positive Cases | 1 |
| Current Recovered Cases | 11 |
| Total Positives Since Testing | 12 |
| Deaths | 0 |
Recovered cases are based on dates of onset of symptoms, not on day testing results are received.
Derick Burke: Candidate For Bourbon County Sheriff
This is part of a series of features on the candidates running for offices in Bourbon County. The Bourbon County Primary Election will be held, Tuesday, August 4, 2020.
Monday, July 20, is the candidate forum at Ellis Fine Arts Center, on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a meet and greet with candidates. The forum starts at 6 p.m. in the order of federal, state, then local candidates.
Derick Burke, 37, is running for the Sheriff of Bourbon County, Kansas position.
He is an Oak Grove, MO High School graduate and also graduated from the Carpenters Union Apprenticeship program and the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.
His experience includes ten years in the Carpenters Union and six years in law enforcement.
What skills do you bring to the position if elected or re-elected?
“I have knowledge of law enforcement, records management, how property and evidence should be handled, and what it takes to have a successful department. In the past ,I have been successful with budgets by managing time and manpower, ordering materials, and setting the schedule. I was efficient, effective, on time, never over budget, and never had to ask for more money to finish the task I was given.”
What is your priority on day one?
“My very first priority is personnel retention. I believe it is imperative I sit down with each of the deputies to see what they think of the department, find out if there are any improvements they believe need to be made, and to see what they expect from me as their sheriff. I would also take this time to let them know what I expect from them. I think the department will improve exponentially if everyone has an open line of communication.”
The following is information provided on the Bourbon County Kansas website.
Not sure if you’re registered to vote or where to vote?
You may register to vote online, through the Kansas Secretary of State’s website.
Check your voter registration status, the location of your polling place and view a sample ballot at VoterView by the Secretary of State.
Advance Voting is available prior to each election. You may advance vote in one of two ways: By mail, by filing an application for a ballot to be mailed to you OR in-person, beginning at least one week prior to any election.