Issues Guidance for Now Online at www.recordnews.com Kansans Who Are Vaccinated TOPEKA – In conjunction with the Centers for Disease Volume 127 March 18, 2021 Number 11 Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance issued Monday for those who have been vaccinated, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing similar guidance in Kansas. The Two weeks after Kansans receive their completed vaccina- tion (two weeks after the second dose for Pfizer and Moderna, two weeks after the single dose for Johnson & Johnson), Kansans may begin to gather in their private homes with other fully vaccinated people, in small groups, without masks or social distancing. The guidance also allows for vaccinated people to gather Record in private homes with unvaccinated people so long as the unvaccinated people are from a single household and are School District Looks To New Permanent Leader at low risk for developing severe disease. “These changes are an important step in moving forward,” By: Murrel Bland Whomever becomes the ily in schools, will support The Kansas City, Kansas, permanent superintendent those things that they help Dr. Lee Norman, KDHE Secretary, said. “This will allow School Board is searching for will face some serious chal- create. The overwhelming yes grandparents to socialize with families, friends and neigh- a new superintendent after lenges in a district that has vote for a recent bond issue bors to gather.” the abrupt departure of Dr. about 22,000 students. One showed that. While private home guidance has changed for those who Charles Foust late last sum- of the most severe challenges About one third of a typical are fully vaccinated, public health measures in public still mer. Dr. Foust left when he is academic achievement. The property tax bill in Wyandotte apply to everyone, including those vaccinated. still had about a year left on district has a graduation rate County goes to schools. Those • Wear a mask his three-year contract. of only about 69 percent. taxpayers deserve better than • Stay at least 6 feet away from others When Dr. Foust came, he My advice to the new super- what they are receiving from • Avoid crowds was touted as a turn-around intendent would be to build the Kansas City, Kansas, • Avoid poorly ventilated spaces specialist— someone who support groups, both inside School District. • Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer with at could come from the outside the school district and in the Murrel Bland is the former least 60% alcohol and help an ailing district. The community. That is some- editor of The Wyandotte West “Thank you for continuing to keep your fellow Kansans Kansas City, Kansas, District thing Dr. Foust did not do. and The Piper Press. He is safe,” Dr. Norman said. has, over its long history, had People who work and live in executive director of Business reasonably stable administra- the district, who invest heav- West. tions. The main reason for that KCK Public Library Buildings had been strong leadership from the elected school boards. Severe Cold Weather Causes To Reopen March 22 But more recently, changing KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Kansas City, Kansas Public Library demographics, including the Many Problems will reopen library buildings to the public on March 22, By: Murrel Bland exist of many members of 2021. The buildings have been closed to public access while I have some good friends who moved from Kansas City, providing curbside services since June 1, 2020. The public a strong middle class, have Kansas, to Houston a few years ago. They wanted to be taken a tremendous toll on will be able to engage in most of the previous services offered closer to their family. They like Texas but didn’t expect by the library, though some safety restrictions will continue the School District. to be without electricity for four days. They survived in Dr. Valdenia Winn, a school to be in place while COVID-19 remains a community issue. better shape than some of the natives of the Republic of The Main Library, South Branch Library, and West Wy- board member who was in- Texas during the recent cold snap. strumental in bringing Dr. andotte Library buildings will have open hours of 9:00am- Being without electricity isn’t fun for anyone. I recently 7:00pm Monday-Thursday and 9:00am-5:00pm Friday and Foust here, often clashed lost electricity for about two hours. That was inconve- with him at School Board Saturday. Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle building will be open nient, but nothing like what Texans suffered. I am glad 9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday and every third Saturday. meetings. Dr. Foust had that the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities was in good been a school administrator, Turner Community Library will continue to offer curbside-only shape to deal with severe cold weather. services due to the small size of its space. but never a superintendent The BPU is part of the Southwest Power Pool, a con- before he came here. He left Members of the public who pass a temperature scan at sortium of utilities in some 14 states which offers a the entrance and wear a mask will be allowed 30 minutes to become superintendent in supporting grid during an emergency such as the one New Hanover County, N.C. to browse materials, seek assistance from staff, and use suffered last month. Each member utility reduced its the computers. The number of individuals allowed at one The School Board here power output with selected shutdowns such as the one conducted a national search time in each building will be limited and determined by I experienced with BPU. This was the first time that the the building’s capacity. Meeting rooms, study rooms, and and has several candidates to Power Pool conducted such an extensive operation—called consider including Dr. Alicia auditoriums will remain closed at this time. The library will Level Three. continue to quarantine returned items and use enhanced Miguel, who is the interim CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 superintendent here. cleaning and sanitization on all library surfaces. The library will also not be resuming in-person programming at this time. Instead, virtual programs and curbside kits will continue to be available. Visit the library’s website at kckpl.org for more information on the reopening. The library is appreciative of the community’s support Periodical Postage Paid at Kansas City, during this difficult past year and proud to have been able to continue to offer the excellent services and materials in creative new ways. The library looks forward to continuing this service with this next phase. Kansas City, Kansas Public Library was formed in 1895. In 1899, it came under the authority of the Kansas City, Kansas Public School District Board of Education and remains there today. It serves a population of approximately 163,227. The mission of Kansas City, Kansas Public Library is to connect members of a dynamic community with information, tools, resources, and welcoming spaces to enrich lives in Wyan- dotte County. The library can be found online at kckpl.org Page 2 The Record - March 18, 2021

Sue’s Sudsy Soapbox By: Sue Reich

of you experienced stuff like that? There is a lot more that I won’t go into, but I and my late sisters have had things happen. The other night I was watch- ing tv and it really caught my eye because it was a show about KCK. I perked up and by golly it was right in my old neighborhood down in the east end of Argentine. A body was found on the 12th street bridge. My cousins and I played on that bridge, walked really have been busy to- to a store in Armourdale. That day. Took me about three was our territory and when Ihours to “deep clean” my that was mentioned, it piqued dining room. I scrubbed all my interest. My Aunt Evelyn the mopboards, the walls, Larson lived right there at moved the furniture out. 12th and Ruby and was one cleaned all the furniture, took of the last Larson’s to move. My sister Carolyn painted three different bears for the March of the Teddy Bears. She worked in the up the braided rug and put it After she moved, a body was Instructional Resource Center Of USD#500. She passed away some time ago but the bear that was at on the back porch. Mopped found behind the church the Kansas Speedway was Repainted and renamed “Digger” and is in the Turner Community garden the floor after I drug out the across the street from her on 55th & Inland. He is going to get a makeover again this Spring. He will still be Digger. rug. Cleaned the heat vents, place. It really is terrible that fed the dogs, got back to work all this stuff is happening. It in the dining room, mopped was a wonderful area when the kitchen floor after the we were growing up there. We dogs ate. Mopped it yesterday would play until mom whis- too. I have to keep myself busy tled and everyone would go because there isn’t anything home safe and sound. else to do. I will probably have Everyone got their vacci- the cleanest house in Morris. nations? We got ours. But Took a bunch of stuff to the we still are going to wear our guys that are working on masks. We want to be safe as the new building yesterday. long as possible. Some people Now I know how to get rid of in our area had it. The whole certain things. family. Does that make a Weird thing happened the person immune if they had other day. Mr. Ed was in his that virus? I don’t know. I room, I was in the front room hear conflicting stories. One and we both heard a crash state has lifted the ban on ev- in the kitchen. We both went erything. Kmart at 78th and in and there was our coffee State has a real good system. cups and tea glasses laying Glad Mr. Ed and I went there. on the counter on their side. Hey, guess what? I haven’t Now, coffee cups just don’t turned into a zombie yet. If fall over like that. We put our you read about my dream, cups and glasses there all the you would know what I am time after we use them and talking about. lol. Well, dear rinse them, turn them upside people, I am going to sign off down the counter. But what and you all watch your p’s in the world made them all and q’s. Ya hear? Please don’t fall over like that? We have take any chances. I lvya all This is the grand opening of the “new road” that was finally fixed after 11 years. Pat Petty made a done that for many years and and still miss all my buds. I speech. It starts at Holliday Drive and turns into Metropolitan Avenue going straight to Argentine. We that is the first time that has really feel like I live on another in Morris was really glad that it was taken care of. happened. I told Mr. Ed a long planet. It is a strange feeling time ago I think this house is to be quarantined but at least haunted and there is some- I am getting some housework What is the thing here besides us and done that got away from me our furbabies. One time I was when all this hit. In memory Common Denominator in the bathroom and a cute of my three sisters: Gayle, (A fun little game. See how well you do!) little bear that has been on Carolyn and Marilyn A sister an 8” deep niche landed next carries precious bits of people 1. Ray Charles, Liberace, Victor Borge’ to my foot. Ok, don’t think I she love carefully stored in 2. Fred Gwynne, Boris Karloff, Peter Boyle am imagining things, but Mr. her memory. How comforting 3. Larry, Mo, Curly Ed heard the crash and seen when you’re trouble to have 4. Eddie Fisher, Larry Fortinaly, Richard Burton A man came around our neighbor- our cups and glasses laying your sister offer some of 5. Marilyn Monroe, Jean Harlow, Jane Mansfield hood in the east end of Argentine. down. I told Fred Broski that I Mother’s warmth mixed with 6. Woody Woodpecker, Rita Hayworth, Lucille Ball He set up a little car and took have had hauntings but since measures of Dad’s common 7. Goblet, Flower, Pipe pictures of me, my cousins and he and others haven’t experi- sense and Grandpa’s humor. 8. Baseball team, Caves, Belfry neighborhood kids. This little gas enced anything it is hard for Take care everyone, hope to 9. Marty Feldman, Eddie Cantor, Barbara Bush station is still there at 12th and them to believe it. Have any see you soon, Sue 10. U.S.A. flag, Zebra, Convict Metropolitan. The Record - March 18, 2021 Page 3 Comin’ & Goin’ Turner Style CROSS-LINES 5500 Woodend Ave., Kansas the same name, one even with RETIREMENT CENTER, Inc. City, Kansas 66106. my middle initial. I was afraid NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS In the past few years, a few to call the 800 number of the (over 65) people I know have Treasury because they were the UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT been turned off by TV news, ones who made the mistake to ALL UTILITIES PROVIDED don’t have internet and unaware begin with. Not knowing where SEVERAL FLOORPLANS TO CHOOSE FROM that three KCK Covid-19 sites to turn I called ’ are now open to walk-ins with office, and they suggested I make Huge Master Suites Available • 2 Bathrooms — 1 walk-in shower no appointment needed. Open an appointment with someone in and 1 shower/tub combo from 10 am to 3 pm, Monday the local office. When I called the • Extremely Large bedroom thru Friday, the locations are phone number to make an ap- $580 per month (effective June 1, 2019) the former Best Buy at 10500 pointment, I actually was able to 1 Bedroom Units Available Parallel Parkway (Legends): explain the situation to an agent. • Laundry rooms available on-site former Kmart, 7836 State Ave, She told me to send the card with • Huge Parking Lots By Sharon Hoover and the National Guard Armory a note to the Money Network • Doctors near by th • Banks nearby It looks to me like life as we 100 S 20 . I heard this morning Cardholder Services in Alpharet- • Exercise Room used to know it is coming back the Ball’s Grocery Stores will ta, GA which I did. Somehow • Craft Room be giving the shots but require my address got connected to this • Library Next Door little by little. Turner Recreation $443 per month (effective June 1, 2019) online registration. other person’s name who may Commission is holding an Easter Studios Available at $377 (effective June 1, 2019 Egg Fest on March 27, 2021 from Several weeks ago, I men- have been a non-filer or who tioned I had received an Eco- was listed as receiving Railroad Call for an appointment to tour the property today!! 1 pm to 3 pm at 5142 Swartz, Cross-Lines Retirement Center, Inc. Kansas City, Kansas 66016. The nomic Impact Payment Debit benefits or Veteran benefits. 3030/3100 Powell Ave. notice I saw did not say anything Card in my name and was It may be a coincidence, but I Kansas City, Kansas 66106 about wearing masks but to be concerned it was a scam. Calvin have been getting quite a bit of 913-789-0855 on the safe side family members and I had already received a joint mail regarding veteran’s home [email protected] should have them. check because we file our taxes loans and cemetery offers. I Young Management Corporation and this Property do not discriminate jointly. Last week I received a am concerned because the next on the basis of disability status in the admission or access to, or treatment Turner Community Con- or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. nection is sponsoring a Food letter from the Treasury in my stimulus payment is due again The person named below has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Giveaway in partnership with name only which confirmed and I may be facing the exact Housing and Urban Development’s regulations implementing Section 504 the Dotte Mobile Grocer and that the card was made out in problem again. (24 CFR, part 8 dated June 2, 1988). New Story Church on March 19, my name. I knew the money did Time for me to go, so… Linda I. Kemp, Property Supervisor not belong to me. 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Pat Pettey only delay the help people cine by authorizing a licensed demic related expenses. The • Starting this weekend, need in a time of crisis. The out-of-state physician with a amount provided to each dis- contact center represen- This Week at the Capitol: House passed their version of telemedicine waiver issued by trict varies across the state. tatives will be available on Halfway Through a KEMA bill on Wednesday, the Board of Healing Arts to The Task Force will remain Saturdays between the hours We are halfway through the and a conference committee practice telemedicine in Kan- in place until Summer of of 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, regular legislative session. is meeting this week to find sas. SB238 also addresses 2023. Sundays between 1:00 pm The Senate spent three days a compromise bill that both needed changes in licensure I am happy to be able to until 5:00 pm; and starting on the floor this week working chambers will approve and required for social workers, serve as a part of this task Monday, March 8, weekday over 40 pieces of legislation, send to the Governor for her which they have been asking force. hours will be extended from all of which received the signature or veto. for. We have a shortage and a Unemployment Updates 8:00 am until 9:00 pm. constitutional majority vote. On Tuesday, one of the high demand for social work- Additional Server Capaci- Details surrounding the These bills now move on to major pieces of legislation we ers in our communities and ty Enables KDOL to Handle impact of auto dialers on the House for consideration. took up was SB 235, Senate we need to keep our trained More Claims KDOL’s contact center: I will highlight some of the President Ty Masterson’s professionals in Kansas. This Expanded Staff and Avail- From Feb. 22-Feb.27, major pieces of legislation we “Back to School Act,” which is good legislation, and I was ability to Help with Volume KDOL averaged approximate- addressed this week later on requires all Kansas schools happy to vote in favor. I was of Claimant Claims ly 358,000 unique calls per in this newsletter. to offer an in-person learning also proud to vote in favor Governor an- day into the contact center. Moving forward, the Senate option by March 26, 2021. of an amendment brought nounced that the Kansas Monday, March 1, twenty can only consider legislation This bill is, at its core, polit- by Senator (D Department of Labor is up- phone numbers called ap- that has either been passed ically motivated; currently, - Lenexa), which would have grading the agency’s server proximately 22,000 times, by the House or has already only 1 school district in the also expanded Medicaid. The capacity and adding more and not one of those calls been introduced in an exempt state does not have plans to amendment failed 12-23. availability, staff and support from an auto dialer was able Senate committee. These offer an in-person option by I was very pleased to sup- at the contact center, which to get through to a customer committees are Assessment that date. This legislation is port legislation introduced by is experiencing ongoing in- service agent due to technical & Taxation, Federal & State another mandate which over- two of our freshman caucus creases in call volume from restrictions. Over the course Affairs, and Ways & Means. rides local control by our duly members, Senators Ethan claimants who are in need of the past week, KDOL has Legislators will take a short elected local school board Corson (D - Fairway) and Jeff of speaking with customer received over 1.3 million calls break and return to work members, and another exam- Pittman (D - Leavenworth). service agents to help with from auto dialers. These auto on Wednesday, March 10, ple of dramatic overreach by Senator Corson’s bill clas- their claims. dialers keep other claimants when we will begin working extremists in the legislature sifies certain public utility KDOL’s planned server from getting into the system on House bills in committees. who don’t like the decisions motor vehicles as authorized migration this month will to be able to speak with an I welcome your input on made by officials chosen and emergency vehicles without a expand KDOL’s capacity for operator. any of these issues. Please trusted by our communities. designation by county com- customer service represen- “We understand the ex- feel free to contact me at I know that school boards missioners, which will make tatives to simultaneously traordinary frustration 785-296-7375 or pat.pettey@ have made tough decisions conditions safer for utility and engage with the software claimants are experiencing senate.ks.gov. all year with the health and telecom workers. Senator Pit- to handle claim data and trying to get through to our Major Legislation This safety of students and staff tman’s bill regulates funeral information, and upload of customer service representa- Week the driving factor. processions and permits fu- pertinent claimant documen- tives, and we are continuing The majority of the legis- We started session on neral escorts to direct traffic tation. to bring on new staff to ad- lation we passed this week Wednesday by addressing a for funeral processions. This “The goal in 2020 was to dress the historic volume of was non-controversial and pressing need for our Kansas is probably common practice stabilize KDOL’s antiquated callers,” said Amber Schulz, good public policy. That said, communities, which were for many of you, but this legis- technology, while concur- Acting Secretary of Labor. there were quite a few pieces hit hard last month by the lation helps protect mourners rently building out new pro- “The problem is auto dialers that spurred debate. sub-zero temperatures and participating in a procession. grams for the federal CARES are not compatible with our We began the week address- ensuing energy crisis. This Commissioner’s Task Act programs. While KDOL system. Instead of speeding ing the Kansas Emergency bill establishes the city utility Force had their struggles, they were up call times for claimants, Management Act (KEMA). low-interest loan program. I am one of two senators successful and claimants they clog the lines and pre- Kansas has been served well This program -- which will be who have been asked to serve were paid,” said Governor vent others from calling in.” by the current emergency administered by State Trea- on a Task Force created by Laura Kelly. “In February, The agency’s busiest times management act for decades, surer Lynn Rogers -- allows Commissioner of Education the agency added a security for the contact center are be- but the pandemic has ex- cities to apply for loans for Dr. Randy Watson. This Task solution to stop fraudsters, tween the hours of 8:00 – 9:00 posed its limitations. Our goal extraordinary electric and Force was created to offer and now, it is adding more a.m. and 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., as a Legislature should be natural gas costs incurred guidance and oversight of server capacity to be able to daily. If possible, claimants to modernize our emergency during that extreme weather school districts’ plans for better help customer service should avoid calling during management statutes to re- event. Governor Kelly signed expenditure of federal funds representatives work with these hours. spond not only to COVID-19, this bill into law on Wednes- focused on supporting stu- claimants as we move into KDOL’s highest call volume but to future, unforeseen day night. dent learning and student the 2021 federal extensions.” day of the week is typically emergencies. This should The big piece of legislation needs associated with the Details surrounding the in- Monday, the lowest is Friday. include tools that would allow passed on Wednesday was SB COVID-19 pandemic. creased staffing and support Amelia, KDOL’s chat bot, any future governor -- wheth- 84, which authorizes sports The Commissioner’s Task include: which can be accessed er they have a D or an R next wagering for persons 21 Force on Elementary and • The onboarding and through the agency’s web to their name -- to quickly and older under the Kansas Secondary School Emer- addition of more than 500 site, can also answer many and appropriately respond to Expanded Lottery Act. The gency Relief (ESSER) II and customer service agents and claimant questions. As of time-sensitive, life-or-death Legislature has considered Emergency Assistance for surge staff, with the plan to today, Amelia has served un- situations without having various bills addressing Non-Public Schools (EANS) have these agents deploying der one million total conver- to jump through partisan sports wagering over the past Funding Oversight consists on the phones between mid- sations and has exchanged hoops. Unfortunately, the several years. I think this is a of 19 individuals, including March and mid-April. The over five million messages legislation we voted on does good piece of legislation that superintendents, legisla- first 77 of these agents will with claimants. not accomplish this goal. Of will bring in new revenues to tors, teachers, local school begin supporting the contact Since March 15, 2020, the many flaws of this bill the state from an activity that board members, business center by the beginning of KDOL has paid out over 4.1 -- and there are many! -- the is widely practiced in other managers and private school next week. million weekly claims totaling pre-approval of all Executive states and on illegal markets. personnel. • Additional training for Orders stands out as quite The Senate also passed SB The Task Force will pro- certain surge staff members CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 The Record - March 18, 2021 Page 5

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ATTENTION LANDLORDS: Shelter Insurance has competitive rates for rental properties in Missouri or Kansas. Call today: Sam Davis 913-649-3399 Sam Davis Agency, LLC 6917 W 76th St Overland Park, KS Page 6 The Record - March 18, 2021 Kansans who may struggle of approximately 150,000 The is Senator Pettey... to pay their utility bills: doses coming into the state Severe Weather... providing $100 million in ...from page 4 • All KCC regulated utilities this week. ...from page 1 low-interest loans to help are offering payment plans Last week, Governor Kelly cities who would risk losing over $2.2 billion between reg- to help customers spread signed Executive Order #21- Texas is not part of the their electricity if bills were ular unemployment and the out costs. Kansans should 06, which allows state health- Southwest Power Pool. In not paid. federal pandemic programs. contact their utility provider care professionals such as typical Texas style, it has its Here in Kansas City, Kan- For more information, or to explore available options. pharmacy students, dentists, own grid—but that proved sas, the BPU will not dis- to apply for unemployment • Kansans can find a com- paramedics and others who ineffective. The problem connect utility service for benefits, go to www.GetKan- plete list of agencies and may administer injections was not an excessive turn non-payment for those fac- sasBenefits.gov organizations providing as- or inoculations within their to green energy. Despite ing hardship because of the Governor Kelly Encour- sistance in their area here. scope of practice to administer warnings from experts, Texas coronavirus pandemic. BPU ages Kansans to apply for • Kansans with questions a coronavirus vaccine that is was not prepared for such reminds customers to take LIEAP can contact the KCC’s Public approved or authorized by the an emergency. Extreme cold advantage of the Kansas Governor Laura Kelly en- Affairs and Consumer Protec- federal Food and Drug Admin- weather caused equipment to Low-Income Energy Assis- couraged Kansans to apply for tion Office at 800-662-0027 istration. As our vaccine supply malfunction. Now, an inde- tance Program. The telephone funds available through the or 785-271-3140. ramps up, this will help ensure pendent agency has said the number for LIEAP is 1-800- Low Income Energy Assistance Governor Laura Kelly as many Kansans are vacci- grid has overcharged utilities 432-0043. Program (LIEAP) to help pay Signs Bill to Protect Kansas nated as quickly as possible. an estimated $16 billion. The Murrel Bland is former high electricity bills caused by Cities from Surging Utility There is also an update largest power cooperative editor of The Wyandotte West extremely cold temperatures. Costs on Governor Kelly’s Back to in Texas has filed for bank- and The Piper Press. He is Due to extreme cold, Kansans Governor Laura Kelly signed School vaccination plan for ruptcy protection, citing high executive director of Business may see higher than usual a bill to protect Kansas cities teachers: the state expects invoices from the grid. West. utility costs. from potential price surges to complete first doses by LIEAP is a federally-funded in electricity bills caused by the end of this week, and program that helps eligible extremely cold temperatures second doses are expected households pay a portion of in February. to be complete by the first their home energy costs by Senate Bill 88 establishes week of April. Guest Editorials providing a one-time per- a $100 million low-interest Executive Order to Sup- year benefit. The 2021 LIEAP loan program for municipal port Kansas Veterans Quotes To Ponder application period is from utilities facing high utility Governor Kelly signed By: Tom Valverde Monday, January 4, 2021, bills after last month’s frigid Executive Order No. 21-07 “I am signing an Executive Order to make it easier to through Wednesday, March temperatures. to support Kansas veterans register to vote and improve access to voting.” “The legacy 31, 2021. “This loan program was through the establishment of of the March in Selma is that, while nothing can stop free Applications must be re- absolutely necessary for our a new state veteran’s home in people from exercising their most sacred power as a citizen ceived before 5:00 PM, March cities to manage the surging northeast Kansas. --- there are those who will do Anything they can to take 31, 2021. To find additional utility costs,” Governor Kelly EO #21-07 directs the Kan- that power away. We Cannot Let Them Succeed!” information about the LIEAP said. “It gives cities the imme- sas Commission on Veterans President Joe Biden, Sunday March 7th, The 56th Anni- program and applications, diate relief they need to avoid Affairs to submit an initial versary of the March on Selma. please click here. dire financial decisions while application to the United In addition to promoting we pursue other, long-term States Department of Veteran It is so very important to this country to further help to LIEAP assistance, the fol- solutions.” Affairs to have up to 65% of protect our Right to Vote. The loss of the 2020 Election has lowing actions are currently The bill details that the loan construction costs associated resulted in the actions of Republican lawmakers in 43 States, being taken to address higher program will be administered with the new veteran’s home introducing more than 250 Bills which all have provisions than usual utility costs for by the Kansas State Trea- paid for with federal funds. that restrict voting access! They made use of the “big lie,” the Kansans: surer’s Office using Pooled Once constructed, this story of how the Election had been rigged and Biden’s win • The Kansas Corporation Money Investment Board veteran home will serve a was stolen to justify the new Legislation. The “big lie” is now Commission (KCC) has in- (PMIB) funds. significant population in part of the Republican party platform, in spite of the former structed utilities under its “My administration is work- northeast Kansas. Senator president’s demands that his photo not be used by the RNC. jurisdiction (Evergy, Liberty, ing with the State Treasurer’s Jeff Pittman from District If these perverse people were left to their own schemes and Southern Pioneer, Kansas Office to ensure funds can 5 said it just makes sense devices, soon this Country would be a Democracy in name Gas Service, Black Hills, At- be distributed immediately,” to take advantage of the VA only. Republicans have a long history of ‘Gerrymandering’ or mos, and the City of Eskridge) Governor Kelly said. “As we cost-share program and at redrawing voting districts to influence the election outcome to defer the extraordinary move forward, we will con- least start the process to in their favor. Two weeks ago, Democrats in the House of costs associated with cold tinue to seek solutions to have a purpose-built modern Representatives passed sweeping Legislation to update pro- weather. protect Kansans from utility facility with all the personnel cedures and require States to turn over the task of redrawing • Utility companies regu- cost spikes.” efficiencies that brings. Congressional districts to independent commissions as a way lated by the KCC are now COVID-19 Updates Women’s History Month to prevent the practice of unscrupulous Gerrymandering. required to submit what costs The big news on the March is Women’s History President Biden’s Executive Order also directs Federal they incurred because of COVID-19 front is the approv- Month! Our caucus is a ma- agencies to submit plans within 200 days that outline steps the storm, along with a plan al by the Food and Drug Ad- jority-female group, and our to expand voter registration and distribute election informa- detailing what steps they are ministration of the Johnson six strong, female Senators tion to voters. The U.S. Chief information officer is directed taking to mitigate the cost to & Johnson vaccine, which work hard every day to create by the Executive Order to, modernize Federal websites and consumers. provides strong protection a better future for Kansans. digital services which provide voting information. “Everyone • KCC is working on a against severe illness and I am grateful for their lead- should be able to vote and have their vote counted.” “It is plan to spread extra costs death from the virus. What ership and for the Kansas shameful what we see Republicans doing now to undermine out over several months or makes the Johnson & John- women who came before us that basic tenet of democracy.” Quote by Mark Elias, DNC more to soften the impact on son vaccine different from the to shape our great state. Election lawyer. customers. Moderna and Pfizer vaccines Turner Golden Bear’s Nearly six decades after Selma, the fight for equal Voting • Governor Kelly and the is that it only requires one Wrestling Rights for all Americans is still an on-going battle. And as KCC asked the Federal Reg- dose. This means that it can SHE DID IT! Arianna Ortiz President Biden said, “We cannot let them succeed!” Wouldn’t ulatory Commission to inves- be deployed more efficiently is the FIRST EVER Girl’s state you have thought that the United States would be beyond all tigate the events that led to and open up opportunities to placer from Turner High! of these Election maneuvering efforts by the second decade a utility shortage and aid the vaccinate a wider swath of the She isn’t done yet but just of the 21st Century? The paths taken by the two Political state in protecting consumers public. Kansas expects to re- cemented herself into Turner parties, since the November Election has let us know the from high costs. ceive more than 23,000 doses Wrestling History True nature of each Political party. Scheming in order to win, The following additional of the Johnson & Johnson Congratulations Arianna is no better than Fraud! We Are better than that, and we all resources are available for vaccine, for a total number Ortiz! deserve better from our elected officials in Washington DC. The Record - March 18, 2021 Page 7 Travel Interest Growing Steadily: Vaccine Roll Out Resulting in Increased Travel Optimism Survey finds 60% intend to travel for leisure in the next three months March 11, 2021 – One year after “As the vaccine continues to roll from travelers seeking to book for • Top Destinations: Caribbean, The CDC continues to urge the COVID-19 pandemic upended out across the country, travel dreams the summer or fall of this year,” said Mexico, Florida as traveler seek Americans to delay traveling, plans for travelers in Kansas and are beginning to optimistically AAA Kansas’ Steward. fun and sun warning that doing so increases throughout the world, there are new seem more realistic. Well over half, How comfortable are people • USA destinations: Rediscov- your chance of getting and spreading signs that travel dreams won’t be 60% of Americans say they will be traveling and when? What about ering AMERICA continues to be a COVID-19. deferred. The weekly survey, Coro- traveling for leisure in the next three Spring Break? theme as it was last summer Knowledge is more critical than navirus Travel Sentiment Index, months, according to a survey done When it comes to Spring Break • Great American Road Trip: ever when deciding when and conducted by Destination Analysts less than a week ago,” said Shawn 2021, people seem to be holding The resurgence of road trips, where where to travel. On March 1st , for and released March 8, 2021, found Steward, AAA Kansas spokesman. off on travel and will be staying travelers can control their personal example, the CDC added Curacao, that the majority of respondents say Even more encouraging, an home, with just 14% of Americans space and enjoy the adventures of Antigua and Barbudato Level 4: they are ready to travel. This survey, impressive 84% of those surveyed planning to travel for Spring Break, the US is expected this year. COVID-19 VERY HIGH status, which tracks how Americans feel have at least tentative plans to according to the survey. • National Parks: Expected to be warning that travelers should avoid about the pandemic and the safety travel in 2021. “The travel industry But beyond Spring Break, there popular as they allow for family fun all travel to these destinations. The of traveling both currently and in the continues to see a parallel between is renewed optimism and a notable and social distancing Bahamas are also still on a Level 3 future, coincides with the steadily in- the vaccine roll out and increased change in how safe people feel These trends are echoed locally, – HIGH designation where travelers creasing requests for trip information optimism among the traveling about travel activities. Last March/ according to Wichita-based AAA are advised to avoid all nonessential being made to AAA travel agents. public, and a greater comfort level April, when the pandemic hit, only Travel agent Matt Bert. travel. 30% of people surveyed felt safe “We have had a number requests For those who choose to travel, traveling, now 40% feel it is safe to for Caribbean and Mexico since current CDC guidelines and require- do so. This comfort level is likely to many of those countries are open,” ments include the following: Tom’s Tasty Treats continue to increase as more people Bert said. “We’ve seen more interest • Travel Restrictions – State By: Tom Valverde are vaccinated. in Key West and Destin, along with and local governments may have This week’s tasty treat recipe is always an easy to make, The Destination Analysts survey Hawaii, more this year than before. travel restrictions in place. Check scrumptious, favorite. Perfect anytime, and especially in the from two weeks ago (February 28th) I’ve personally booked 10 trips in the CDC’s travel planner linking to early Spring. A great dessert for Easter also. Please give this also revealed how travelers feel the past month or so that all depart state and local health departments recipe a try, you will be glad that you did! about when traveling will feel more at the end of May. We’ve already or refer to AAA’s COVID-19 Travel “normal” and their confidence has booked a few fall trips and even Restrictions Map and TripTik.AAA. Lemon Pound Cake With Lemon Glaze continued to increase as the months some for Spring Break 2022 – this com for the latest travel restrictions Ingredients: pass. A total of 36% believe travel one specifically a guided 1-week and to help determine which rest 1 c Butter activities will return to normal in tour of Costa Rica, geared for a stops, gas stations, restaurants and 2 1/2 c Sugar the June-August time frame, while family with children.” hotels are open along your route if 3 lg. Eggs an even greater percentage, 42%, AAA’s Bert also pointed out that driving to your destination. Prepare 1 t Vanilla see fall as the travel sweet spot. In even though some cruise lines have to be flexible, as restrictions and pol- 1 t Lemon Extract summary, more than three quarters canceled Alaska sailings for this icies may change during your trip. 1 c Lemon Yogurt* of those in the survey believe that summer, “Alaska is still open, and • COVID-19 Vaccines – If you are 1 T Lemon Rind, finely grated by this fall travel will feel more like you can still travel to Anchorage and eligible, consider getting vaccinated Juice of 2 Lemons what they are accustomed to. take a train to Denali and Fairbanks. for COVID-19. The CDC says to 1/3 c Milk “Clearly this summer and fall There are still plenty of guided tours wait two weeks after getting your 3 c Flour will see more people traveling, for people to experience Alaska, and second dose to travel for your body 1 t Baking Powder addressing their need to get away they might actually see more on a to build protection after vaccination. 1/2 t Baking Soda for a break from everyday stressors. land tour than on a cruise ship. We Even if you’ve been vaccinated, 1/2 t Salt AAA expects pent up demand and can also help arrange a completely continue to follow all official travel Yellow food coloring higher comfort levels among trav- private or custom tour of Alaska requirements and guidelines. * 1 c Sour Cream may be used instead elers to result in a surge of booking as well.” • Testing – The CDC recommends Glaze: 1 c Powdered Sugar in the coming months,” Steward AAA Kansas Travel staff have taking a viral COVID-19 test 1 to 3 2-3 T Lemon juice. added. “Traveling dates will vary, also been busy helping travelers days before your trip. Do not travel 1/2 t Lemon Extract according to destination and confi- map out road trips and book hotel if you test positive. Keep a copy of Directions: dence, with some bookings for this stays in a variety of U.S. locations your negative test results with you Set oven to 350°. Grease Bundt pan with Crisco and dust summer and fall and trips for 2022 including California, Colorado, during your trip and make plans to with flour. Or use 2 loaf pans and beyond.” Florida, Texas and Washingon, get tested again with a viral test 3 to All ingredients should be at room temperature. among other destinations, Bert 5 days after you return. Self-quaran- Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy and creamy; beat What is impacting the decision added. tine for a full seven days after trip, 4 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time beating well after to travel? even if your test is negative. If you each addition. Beat in the vanilla, lemon extract, lemon juice • Continually increasing numbers What do travelers need to know don’t get tested, the CDC advises and the grated rind. of administered vaccinations as they confirm travel plans for 2021 staying home and self-quarantining In a large bowl combine and whisk together the flour, baking • Increased level of comfort/safety and beyond? for 10 days. powder, baking soda and salt. On low speed, add the flour by travelers mixture alternately with the yogurt and milk. Beat until just • Pent up demand, the need for combined. If you desire a cake that is more yellow in color, a break from COVID and other LEGAL PUBLICATION LEGAL PUBLICATION add 4-6 drops yellow food coloring and mix in until blended. stressors Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top and • Travel deals: 45% say that travel ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS The Board of Education, Unified School District No. 500, Kansas tap the pan on the counter to help release any air pockets. discounts make them more likely to City, KS will accept sealed bids for: IFB 21-006 – RTU Replacement Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes. Test with a wooden skewer; travel in next three months (Desti- – Various Locations. Sealed bids should be addressed to: Purchasing cake is done when it comes out clean. nation Analysts) Department, Board of Education, 2010 N. 59th Street, Room 370, Place the cake on a rack to cool for ten minutes. Invert the “While the decision to travel is a Kansas City, KS 66109 - “IFB No. 21-006 – RTU Replacement” cake onto the rack and cool completely. personal one, those who are com- Pre-Bid Conference: 2220 N 59th St, Ste. 229, Kansas City, KS Mix the glaze in a small bowl. Drizzle over the cooled cake. fortable traveling will find some 66104 03/18/21 @ 9 AM This cake is the taste of Springtime! If you want to “gild great deals as vacation destinations Proposals will be opened 03/31/2021 @ 10:00 AM in the Pur- the lily” serve with real whipped cream and some sliced seek to lure travelers back,” AAA chasing Office. strawberries or one or two spoonfuls of fresh blueberries. Kansas’ Steward added. Solicitation Documents Available at: www.kckps.org No need to worry about keeping, the cake will be all gone Where are people going? AAA (First published 3-18-21) after it’s enjoyed by your friends and family! Happy Spring! Travel agents report that… 1t-The Record-3-18-21 Page 8 The Record - March 18, 2021