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State Education Commissioner to Speak to USD 234 Staff and Board
Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson will be speaking to USD 234 staff starting at 8 a.m. at the Fort Scott Community College Ellis Fine Arts Center, Friday, Jan. 11.
“We have to meet at FSCC because the high school is hosting the 4A-1A State Debate Tournament,” said Ted Hessong, superintendent of USD 234. “Dr. Watson will be speaking to the staff about the Kansas State Board of Educations Vision for Kansas schools.
“When Dr. Watson is done speaking, I will take him on a tour of the district. At 10:45 we will go to the district office for Dr. Watson to speak to some of our school board members and some members of the Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Watson and I will need to be at the high school by 11:40 a.m. for the General Assembly of the State Debate Tournament.”
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily REports Jan. 8
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K-State Soybean School Jan. 15
January is Kansas Radon Action Month
KDHE urges you to have your home and school tested
TOPEKA – Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) proclaimed January 2019 “Kansas Radon Action Month” to help educate Kansans about the dangers of radon exposure and to encourage actions to identify and address radon problems.
“Radon risk comes from prolonged exposure to elevated levels,” said KDHE Environmental Specialist Mark Ungerer. “Mitigation is a small cost compared to the risk posed by living in a home with elevated radon and can be easily accomplished in most cases. KDHE recommends everyone test their homes and encourage their school boards and superintendents to test their schools to have the most complete information about their radon exposure.”
Radon is a colorless, odorless, naturally occurring radioactive gas found in soils across Kansas. Outdoors, radon is diluted to low concentrations, but once inside a building, radon can accumulate, exposing the occupants to elevated levels. Radon is the first leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and the second leading cause in smokers.
The only way to know if radon is elevated in a building is to test. KDHE encourages all Kansans to test their homes for radon to make sure they are not being exposed to elevated levels. KDHE maintains a list of certified radon professionals who can perform radon measurements. Do-it-yourself radon test kits can also be purchased at local hardware and builder’s supply stores, as well as from county extension offices throughout Kansas. Elevated radon levels have been found across Kansas with about one in four measurements being high (above 4 picoCuries per liter).
While the majority of radon exposure comes from the home, Kansans should also be aware of potential radon exposure in other places where they, or their children, may be exposed. Children have smaller lungs and a more rapid breathing rate and are thought to be more susceptible to the risks presented by exposure to elevated radon levels. Kansas law does not require that schools be tested for radon, but Kansans are encouraged to contact their school board or district superintendent to find out if their local school has been tested.
Elevated radon levels can be fixed or reduced through mitigation. Homeowners are encouraged to contact a certified radon professional if their radon test has a result of over 4 pCi/l. Additional information about radon and a list of certified radon contractors is available at www.KansasRadonProgram.org or by calling the Kansas Radon Hotline at 800-693-KDHE (800-693-5343).
Hedgehog Bookstore Presents Artist Al Letner and Author Cathy Werling
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The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Jan. 7
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Jan.8
Death Notice of Forrest Hall
Forrest E. “Slim” Hall, age 86, a resident of Ft. Scott, passed away Tuesday, January 8th at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. Funeral services for Slim Hall will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott.
Bids and Dibs Moves, Will Reopen This Month
Bids and Dibs consignment store has outgrown its current space and has moved to 108 Scott Avenue.
Last week the staff shut down the store at 19 S. National Avenue, and put excess merchandise out on the sidewalk to give away.
Bids and Dibs consignment store has been in its present location for six years and has outgrown the facility.
The store will have a larger area at the new address, 108 Scott Avenue, Suite C.
Store owner Angie Simon said the employees have been working to get the shop reopened at its new site.
“We will make the main shop entrance face Second Street across from City State Bank”, Simon said. “Wise Tax and Accounting will remain in Suite A on Scott Ave. Suite B (previously The Bunker) will be available for rent or turned into something fabulous soon. We will gain a wonderful amount of square footage that will allow us to serve you better. We are incredibly excited about 2019!”
“Our hope is that the additional square footage will allow our customers a more satisfying shopping experience by offering a greater variety of merchandise,” she said. “Along with increasing the categories in which we carry resale items we are excited to announce we will be adding to our new boutique lines”.
“Construction started on the facility last week. We are hoping to re-open sometime this month,” Simon said.
“We will be prepared to start accepting consignments within the next two weeks. We will post details about our new consignment drop off procedures and opening dates on our Facebook page as soon as they are available”.
“The new store will have a much bigger sales floor allowing us to accept larger furniture pieces and household appliances, there will be a sizable room solely dedicated to online sales and our private consignor intake area will allow consignors to drop off items quickly and easily. The larger building will also give us the freedom to host more after-hours events like private parties and fundraisers.”
Volunteers Needed for State Debate Tournament at FSHS
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Bourbon County Commission Agenda Jan. 7
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: January 7th, 2019
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
9:00-9:45-Jim Harris
9:15-Discussion of agreement on Cedar Creek with Rural Water District #2
10:00-Lora Holdridge and Clint Anderson-Information Officers Job
11:00-12:00-Justin Meeks
Executive Session-Privileged in the attorney-client relationship-20 min.
12:00-1:30-Commissioners gone to lunch
1:30-Shane Walker and Rhonda Cole