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Burn Ban Jan 06	2006 Holidays	Special Election
Scholarship	Burn Ban Feb 06	Free Trash Day
Removal of "Children Playing" signs	Burn Ban Mar 06	Noxious Weeds
Relay for Life	Polling Place Changes	Notice of Primary Election
Blasting Notice	Notice of Close of Registration	Notice of General Election
	Notice about Snow Storm

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
November 7, 2006
Bourbon County, Kansas

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 7, 2006.

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

Fort Scott 1st Ward	Community Christian Church
Fort Scott 2nd Ward	Grace Baptist Church
Fort Scott 3^rd Ward	Grace Baptist Church
Fort Scott 4^th Ward	Community Christian Church
Fort Scott 5^th Ward	Community Christian Church
Fort Scott 6^th Ward	Community Christian Church
Fort Scott 7^th Ward	Grace Baptist Church
TOWNSHIPS
DRYWOOD	Grace Baptist Church
FRANKLIN	Mapleton Community Bldg
FREEDOM	Fulton Community Bldg
EAST MARION	Uniontown City Hall
WEST MARION	Bronson Community Bldg
MARMATON	Redfield City Hall
MILLCREEK	Redfield City Hall
OSAGE	Fulton Community Bldg
PAWNEE	Redfield City Hall
NORTH SCOTT	Community Christian Church
SOUTH SCOTT	Grace Baptist Church
TIMBERHILL	Mapleton Community Bldg
WALNUT	Uniontown City Hall


NATIONAL OFFICES
UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 2^nd DISTRICT (Vote for one)
Nancy Boyda, Topeka
Democrat

Jim Ryun, Lawrence
Republican

Roger D. Tucker, Ottawa
Reform

STATE OFFICES
GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR (Vote for one pair)
Jim Barnett, Emporia
Susan Wagle, Wichita
Republican

Carl Kramer, Wichita
Kalor A. Hebron, Derby
Libertarian

Richard Lee Ranzau, Wichita
Ellen L. Verell, Meade
Reform

Kathleen Sebelius, Topeka
Mark Parkinson, Olathe
Democrat

SECRETARY OF STATE (Vote for one)
David Haley, Kansas City
Democrat

Rob Hodgkinson, Stilwell
Libertarian

Joseph L. Martin, St. Marys
Reform

Ron Thornburgh, Topeka
Republican

ATTORNEY GENERAL (Vote for one)
Phill Kline, Topeka
Republican

Paul Morrison, Lenexa
Democrat

STATE TREASURER (Vote for one)
Lynn Jenkins, Topeka
Republican

Larry Wilson, Topeka
Democrat

COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE (Vote for one)
Sandy Praeger, Lawrence
Republican

Bonnie Sharp, Kansas City
Democrat

Patrick Wilbur, Lawrence
Libertarian

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, 2^nd DISTRICT (Vote for one)
Robert “Bob” Grant, Cherokee
Democrat

Larry Monaghan, Arcadia
Libertarian

STATE REPRESENTATIVE, 4^th DISTRICT (Vote for one)
Lynne D. Oharah, Uniontown
Republican

Shirley J. Palmer, Fort Scott
Democrat

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, MEMBER 9^thDISTRICT (Vote for one)
Charles Kent Runyan, Pittsburg
Democrat

Jana Shaver, Independence
Republican

COUNTY OFFICES
BOURBON COUNTY COMMISSIONER, 1^st DISTRICT (Vote for one)
Terry Graham, Fort Scott
Democrat

TOWNSHIP OFFICES
DRYWOOD CLERK (Vote for one)

Kevin Howard, Republican

FRANKLIN CLERK (Vote for one)

(No Candidate)

FREEDOM CLERK (Vote for one)

(No Candidate)

MARION CLERK (Vote for one)

Dan Ramsey, Republican

MARMATON CLERK (Vote for one)

Wilma K. Graham, Democrat

MILLCREEK CLERK (Vote for one)

(No Candidate)

OSAGE CLERK (Vote for one)

(No Candidate)

PAWNEE CLERK (Vote for one)

Louella Howard, Democrat

SCOTT CLERK (Vote for one)

Phillip W. Pavey, Democrat

Harold Rogers, Republican

TIMBERHILL CLERK (Vote for one)

Jan Laughlin, Republican

WALNUT CLERK (Vote for one)

(No Candidate)

STATE JUDICIAL RETENTION
QUESTION NUMBER 1

Shall ROBERT E. DAVIS, Leavenworth, Position No. 7, Kansas Supreme Court, be retained in office?
Yes
No

QUESTION NUMBER 2

Shall STEPHEN D. HILL, Topeka, Position No. 1, Kansas Court of Appeals, be retained in office?
Yes
No

Shall LEE A. JOHNSON, Topeka, Position No. 2, Kansas Court of Appeals, be retained in office?
Yes
No

Shall PATRICK D. McANANY, Overland Park, Position No. 4, Kansas Court of Appeals, be retained in office?
Yes
No

Shall NANCY LANDIS CAPLINGER, Topeka, Position No. 6, Kansas Court of Appeals, be retained in office?
Yes
No

Shall HENRY W. GREEN, JR., Leavenworth, Position No. 7, Kansas Court of Appeals, be retained in office?
Yes
No

Shall JERRY G. ELLIOTT, Lawrence, Position No. 8, Kansas Court of Appeals, be retained in office?
Yes
No

Shall GARY W. RULON, Olathe, Position No. 9, Kansas Court of Appeals, be retained in office?
Yes
No

Shall TOM MALONE, Wichita, Position No. 11, Kansas Court of Appeals, be retained in office?
Yes
No

Shall MICHAEL B. BUSER, Overland Park, Position No. 12, Kansas Court of Appeals, be retained in office?
Yes
No

LOCAL JUDICIAL RETENTION
QUESTION NUMBER 1

Shall AMY L. HARTH, Paola, District Court Judge, District 6, Division 1, be retained in office?
Yes
No

Shall RICHARD M. SMITH, Mound City, District Court Judge, District 6, Division 2, be retained in office?
Yes
No

QUESTION NUBMER 2

Shall REBECCA R. STEPHAN, Fort Scott, District Magistrate Judge, District 6, be retained in office?
Yes
No

I hereby certify that the above names persons, candidates for the respective offices named, as canvassed by the State and County Canvassing Boards, are entitled to a place on the official ballot for the General Election to be held in said County and State on the 7^th day of November 2006.



JOANNE LONG
BOURBON COUNTY ELECTION OFFICER

The following is a copy of a letter received by the Bourbon County Commission on 6/30/06.
PHOENIX COAL COMPANY, INC
PO BOX 498
310 S. SCRAPER
VINITA, OKLAHOMA 74301
(918) 256-7873
Date: 6-28-06

Dear Landowner:

Being a landowner or resident located within one-half mile of the Phoenix Coal Company-Garland Mine Permit BB-SM-1402 blasting area you are hereby informed of the proposed blasting schedule.

"BLASTING NOTICE"
In accordance with Kansas Surface Coal Mining regulation K.A.R. 47-9-1(c) (816.64), PHOENIX COAL COMPANY, INC., PO Box 498, 310 S. Scraper, Vinita, OK 74301, (918) 256-7873 operating under permit number BB-SM-1402, is making public the following information concerning the blasting operations at the Garland Mine located approximately 2 1/2 miles south-southwest of Garland, KS.

The blasting area for the upcoming year of operation is located within a portion of the northeast quarter and the northeast quart of Section 10, T27N, R25E, Bourbon County, Ks.

The days and time periods when explosives may be detonated are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Sunday. The explosives will be detonated only during the hours outlined above between sunrise and sunset.

The methods to be used to control access to the blasting area include the posting at all mine entrances "Danger Blasting" or "Explosives in Use" or similar sign and the days and time periods of explosives use. A survey of the immediate blasting area will be made prior to the detonation and all roadways will be blocked and guarded.

The types of audible warnings include two (2) loud and long siren blasts to be given five (5) minutes before the shot. One (1) long siren will be given immediately following the shot indicating an all clear.

Except in unavoidable hazardous situations, no blasting will be conducted at times different from those listed above. Those unavoidable situations include ones where rain, lighting, or other atmospheric conditions, or operator or public safety requires unscheduled detonation.

If any structure owner within one-half mile of the permit area would like to request that a pre-blast survey be conducted on their structures, then they may do so by sending a written request to Phoenix Coal Company, Inc., or the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Surface Mining Section, 4033 Parkview Drive, Frontenac, Kansas 66763. The pre-blast survey will be provided at no cost to the owner.

NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION
August 1, 2006

In compliance with K.S.A. 25-209, and the Primary 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 Primary Election to be held, Tuesday, August 1, 2006.

And, I hereby give further notice that the election will be held in the voting places listed below in the several precincts of 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.

CITY OF FORT SCOTT

The following is a letter mailed to Bourbon County voters recently advising the change in polling places for voting, effective immediately.

June 9, 2006

Dear Voter:

I am writing to let you know that many of the Polling Places in Bourbon County will be changing, effective immediately. The implementation of the Help America Vote Act (2002) requires some electronic equipment in each polling place in America starting in 2006. Buying enough equipment to staff all our previous polling places is cost prohibitive, so I have decided it is time to consolidate. I have chosen to consolidate to the incorporated cities of the 3^rd class and within the City of Fort Scott. The polling places are as follows:

Precinct Name	Old Polling Place	New Polling Place
Fort Scott 1^st Ward	First Christian Church	Community Christian Church
Fort Scott 2^nd Ward	Eugene Ware School	Grace Baptist Church
Fort Scott 3^rd Ward	Eugene Ware School	Grace Baptist Church
Fort Scott 4^th Ward	Parkway Church of God	Community Christian Church
Fort Scott 5^th Ward	Family Physicians Bldg.	Community Christian Church
Fort Scott 6^th Ward	Fort Scott Community College	Community Christian Church
Fort Scott 7^th Ward	Fort Scott Middle School	Grace Baptist Church
Drywood Township	Cherry Grove Church	Grace Baptist Church
Franklin Township	Mapleton Community Bldg.	Mapleton Community Bldg.
Freedom Township	Fulton Community Bldg.	Fulton Community Bldg.
East Marion Township	Uniontown City Hall	Uniontown City Hall
West Marion Township	Bronson Community Bldg.	Bronson Community Bldg.
Marmaton Township	Redfield City Hall	Redfield City Hall
Millcreek Township	Devon Community Bldg.	Redfield City Hall
Osage Township	Hammond Community Bldg.	Fulton Community Bldg.
Pawnee Township	Hiattville Fire Station	Redfield City Hall
North Scott Township	Rural Fire Station Hwy 54	Community Christian Church
South Scott Township	Trinity Lutheran Church	Grace Baptist Church
Timberhill Township	Mapleton Community Bldg.	Mapleton Community Bldg.
Walnut Township	Hiattville Fire Station	Uniontown City Hall


Because of these changes, you may now need to drive additional miles to vote at a polling place. If that is not to your liking, Advance Voting by mail and in person is available prior to each election. Contact my office for an application or if you have any questions.

The Primary Election will be Tuesday, August, 1, 2006, and the General Election will be Tuesday, November 7, 2006.

Sincerely,

Joanne Long
Bourbon County Election Officer

PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE BOURBON COUNTY
AS A RELAY FOR LIFE COMMUNITY
AND THE WEEK OF JUNE 12, 2006,
AS RELAY FOR LIFE WEEK

WHEREAS, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States; and

WHEREAS, one in four deaths in the United States is from cancer; and

WHEREAS, an estimated 570,280 Americans are expected to die from cancer, more than 1,500 per day; and

WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem; and

WHEREAS, the Relay for Life event is the American Cancer Society’s signature event and means by which the organization accomplishes its mission; and

WHEREAS, the Relay for Life event consists of over 4,000 events nationwide to honor cancer survivors, educate the general public about the importance of early detection and prevention of cancer, and raise funds in the fight against cancer; and

WHEREAS, Bourbon County has the pleasure of hosting a Relay for Life event at Frary Field at Fort Scott High School beginning at 6:00 pm on June 16, 2006.

NOW, THEREFORE, the board of county commissioners of Bourbon County, Kansas, does hereby proclaim Bourbon County to be a Relay for Life community and further declares the week of June 12, 2006, as Relay for Life Week in Bourbon County, Kansas.

THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

(ss) Gary Houston, Chairman
(ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner
(ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner
ATTEST:
(ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk

Do you know of a noxious weed in the County road right-of-way? Do you have questions concerning chemicals that may be purchased for noxious weed eradication on your property? If so, email the Bourbon County Noxious Weed Department.

Resolution 12-06
Bourbon County, Kansas

BURNING BAN

NATURE OF THE IMMINENT THREAT OF DISASTER:

Due to the extreme heat and little rain for the months of January and February, fire-hazard conditions in Bourbon County are very high. Because of the limitations of water usage by rural fire districts, there is concern for the capabilities of those fire districts to address any fire. Once started, with the present weather conditions, a fire will be difficult to control by fire departments. Water usage is of great concern to all fire departments, and the availability of enough water to contain any fire.

The dry conditions, above-normal temperatures and fire danger will continue unabated until sufficient rainfall occurs across the area.

It is hereby proclaimed, directed and ordered by the Bourbon County Commissioners, in accordance with K.S.A. 48-932, that the following acts are prohibited within the boundaries of this county by all citizens and visitors:

1. All outside burning, unless specifically approved in writing
by the Fire Chief

The knowing and willful violation of this order shall constitute a Class A misdemeanor and any person convicted of such violation shall be punished as provided by law. [K.S.A. 48-939]

This Proclamation shall be in full force and effect for a period of seven (7) days, unless terminated according to law; and may be extended by the action of the Board of County Commissioners for additional seven-day periods according to law.

Passed in open session by the Board of County Commissioners of Bourbon County, Kansas, this 10th day of March 2006.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

(ss) Gary Houston, Chairman
(ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner
(ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner

ATTEST:
(ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk

We were advised by our liability insurance carrier to remove the "Slow, Children Playing" signs from around the County. The liability arises when/if a child is hit in an area that is not covered by one of the signs or that the signs gives the indication that it's okay for a child to play in the street, which it never is. We are attempting to remove all the signs and put slower speed limit signs in their place.

DUE TO THE CONTINUED BURN BAN,
BOURBON COUNTY HAS SCHEDULED A
FREE TRASH DAY
AT THE BOURBON COUNTY
TRANSFER STATION
2286 NOBLE ROAD
FOR BOURBON COUNTY RESIDENTS
TO DISPOSE OF BAGGED HOUSEHOLD TRASH
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2006
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

· Bourbon County residents only
· You must have a Bourbon County tag on your vehicle
· Only bagged household garbage allowed
· No businesses or haulers allowed
· No C & D, no appliances, no tires, no brush, no contaminated containers

Any questions, call the landfill at 223-5773 or the Public Works office at 223-3800.

Resolution 09-06
Bourbon County, Kansas

BURNING BAN

NATURE OF THE IMMINENT THREAT OF DISASTER:

Due to the extreme heat and little rain for the month of January, fire-hazard conditions in Bourbon County are very high. Because of the limitations of water usage by rural fire districts, there is concern for the capabilities of those fire districts to address any fire. Once started, with the present weather conditions, a fire will be difficult to control by fire departments. Water usage is of great concern to all fire departments, and the availability of enough water to contain any fire.

The dry conditions, above-normal temperatures and fire danger will continue unabated until sufficient rainfall occurs across the area.

It is hereby proclaimed, directed and ordered by the Bourbon County Commissioners, in accordance with K.S.A. 48-932, that the following acts are prohibited within the boundaries of this county by all citizens and visitors:

1. All outside burning, unless specifically approved in writing
by the Fire Chief

The knowing and willful violation of this order shall constitute a Class A misdemeanor and any person convicted of such violation shall be punished as provided by law. [K.S.A. 48-939]

This Proclamation shall be in full force and effect for a period of seven (7) days, unless terminated according to law; and may be extended by the action of the Board of County Commissioners for additional seven-day periods according to law.

Passed in open session by the Board of County Commissioners of Bourbon County, Kansas, this 27th day of January 2006.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

(ss) Gary Houston, Chairman
(ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner
(ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner

ATTEST:

(ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk
Extended for another 7 days on:

January 20, 2006

NEWS RELEASE: SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

The Kansas County Clerk’s and Election Officials Association is taking scholarship applications from those students that are majoring in Journalism, Political Science or Communications. The scholarships are available to High School Seniors or College Freshmen or Sophomores.

The monies from these scholarships are made available by the effort put forth by local Election Officials and Supervising Judges of the State of Kansas. Each is asked to call a toll free telephone number and report to the Voter News Service, specified races in the General Election.

The Voters News Service collects and tabulates a single, accurate set of election returns for broadcast and publication throughout the nation and abroad for the Associated Press, CBS News, ABC News, NBC News and United Press International.

Due to the joint efforts of the County Clerks, Secretary of State’s Office and the Voters News Service, the Scholarship Committee will be awarding scholarships in the amount of $500.00.

Applications may be picked up at your school or at the County Clerk’s Office and all applications must be returned to your local county clerk or mailed to Marilyn Horn, PO Box 28, Oberlin, KS 67749, on or before April 3, 2006.

The scholarship winners will be announced at the County Clerk’s and Election Officials Association Seminar in May. The County Clerk from the recipient’s county will award them at their local school awards assembly.

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The City of Fort Scott has called a Special Election for Tuesday, February 21, 2006, for the following question:
"Within the City of Fort Scott shall sale at retail of cereal malt beverage in the original package be allowed on any Sunday, except Easter, between the hours of 12 noon and 8 p.m. and shall the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor in the original package be allowed on any Sunday, except Easter, between the hours of 12 noon and 8 p.m. and on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day?"
Advance ballot applications will be accepted through Friday, February 17, 2006, and are available here to download and fill out. Advance voting in person will begin at the courthouse on Monday, February 13, 2006, and end at 3:00 pm Friday, February 17, 2006. Monday, February 20, 2006, is a federal holiday and the courthouse will be closed that day. The polls will be open at 7:00 am on Tuesday, February 21, 2006, and close at 7:00 pm. The only voting location for this election is the lobby of the courthouse at 210 S. National Ave.
Only registered Fort Scott city residents are eligible to vote in this election. Voter registration will close at the end of business on February 6, 2006. If you have moved or changed your name since you last voted, you should re-register to vote. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call the office at 620-223-3800.

RESOLUTION 02-06

Holidays and Closed Days for Bourbon County Employees, including Landfill Employees

The following days will be observed as Holidays for the year 2006 for Bourbon County:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day	January 16, 2006
Presidents’ Day	February 20, 2006
Memorial Day	May 29, 2006
Independence Day	July 4, 2006
Labor Day	September 4, 2006
Veteran’s Day	November 10, 2006
Thanksgiving	November 23, 2006
Thanksgiving	November 24, 2006
Christmas	December 25, 2006
Christmas	December 26, 2006
New Year’s	January 1, 2007


The hours of operation for the Transfer Station (Landfill) are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays. The Transfer Station is closed on Sundays.

Passed in open session this 9th day of January 2006.

The Board of County Commissioners of
Bourbon County, Kansas

(ss) Gary Houston, Chairman
(ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner
(ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner
ATTEST:

(ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk

Resolution 01-06
Bourbon County, Kansas

BURNING BAN

NATURE OF THE IMMINENT THREAT OF DISASTER:

Due to the extreme heat and little rain for the month of December, fire-hazard conditions in Bourbon County are very high. Because of the limitations of water usage by rural fire districts, there is concern for the capabilities of those fire districts to address any fire. Once started, with the present weather conditions, a fire will be difficult to control by fire departments. Water usage is of great concern to all fire departments, and the availability of enough water to contain any fire.

The dry conditions, above-normal temperatures and fire danger will continue unabated until sufficient rainfall occurs across the area.

It is hereby proclaimed, directed and ordered by the Bourbon County Commissioners, in accordance with K.S.A. 48-932, that the following acts are prohibited within the boundaries of this county by all citizens and visitors:

1. All outside burning, unless specifically approved in writing
by the Fire Chief

The knowing and willful violation of this order shall constitute a Class A misdemeanor and any person convicted of such violation shall be punished as provided by law. [K.S.A. 48-939]

This Proclamation shall be in full force and effect for a period of seven (7) days, unless terminated according to law; and may be extended by the action of the Board of County Commissioners for additional seven-day periods according to law.

Passed in open session by the Board of County Commissioners of Bourbon County, Kansas, this 4th day of January 2006.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS

(ss) Gary Houston, Chairman
(ss) Terry Graham, Commissioner
(ss) Bill Brittain, Commissioner

ATTEST:
(ss) Joanne Long, County Clerk

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