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U234 Board of Education: New Principals, New Teachers

NEWS RELEASE

 

Monday, April 11, 2022

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at the Board of Education office on Monday, April 11, 2022, for their regular monthly meeting.

President James Wood opened the meeting.  The board approved the official agenda.  The board also approved the consent agenda as follows:

 

A.    Minutes

B.    Bills and Claims

C.    Payroll – March 10, 2022 – $1,437,997.40

D.    Financial Report

E.     Activity fund accounts­­­­­­

F.     FCCLA Fundraiser Application

G.    Parent/Teacher Conference statistics

H.    KASB Dues and Legal Assistance Fund

I.      Negotiations lists for 2022-23

J.      Use of a school bus for the Class of 1966 for June 25

K.    Memorandum of Understanding with Greenbush Food Purchasing Consortium

L.     Extended Trip Application – Film Festival Competition

 

The Fort Scott High School Sociology students gave a presentation on Hats in School.  They reported their research, observations, and surveys for allowing students to wear hats to school.

Board members approved Resolution 21-12 Authorizing and Providing for the Sale, Issuance, and Delivery of Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds.

Brenda Hill, Fort Scott KNEA President, gave a report on year-end activities.

Written reports were shared by principals.

In addition, the board heard a report from Dalaina Smith, Academics Director.  Board members approved a PLC Summer Institute for teachers.

Ted Hessong, Superintendent; and Gina Shelton, Finance Director/Board Clerk. presented reports.

Board members approved the following items:

·       Academic calendar for the 2022-23 school year

·       High School course changes/additions for the 2022-23 school year

·       Make-up snow days

·       Virtual Academy Memorandum of Understanding with Greenbush

 

Superintendent Hessong gave an ESSER III update.

The board approved a Benchmark change order to add Winfield Scott roofing to the bid documents.

Board members shared comments and then went into executive session to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel.  The board returned to open meeting and amended the agenda.  Board members approved the creation of a board-member committee to have exit interviews with administrators.  The committee would consist of four board members in a special meeting with an executive session.  The board approved the following employment matters:

 

A.    Resignation of Melissa Miller, Winfield Scott Principal, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year

B.    Resignation of Martin Altieri, Winfield Scott Assistant Principal, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year

C.    Resignation of Andrea Scott, Fort Scott Preschool Principal/Special Education Coordinator, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year

D.    Resignation of Abby Dixon, Eugene Ware fifth grade teacher, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year

E.     Resignation of Kerry Pommier, Eugene Ware counselor, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year

F.     Resignation of Torrie Singmaster, Winfield Scott first grade teacher, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year

G.    Resignation of Kelcy Schnaufer, preschool teacher, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year

H.    Resignation of Travis Toth, high school social science teacher, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year

I.      Resignation of Renee Scales, middle school special education teacher, effective May 17, 2022

J.      Resignation of Lindsay Knopp, Winfield Scott second grade teacher, effective May 13, 2022

K.    Resignation of Shytanna Reed, middle school paraprofessional, effective March 15, 2022

L.     Resignation of Elizabeth Rose, preschool paraprofessional, effective May 13, 2022

M.   Resignation of Shana Staton, preschool paraprofessional, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year

N.    Resignation of Afton Brown, Winfield Scott paraprofessional, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year

O.    Termination of Adrianne Wisdom, high school paraprofessional, effective February 17, 2022

P.     Transfer of Jamie Rogers, middle school math teacher, to high school math teacher for the 2022-23 school year

Q.    Transfer of Ashlea Taylor, Winfield Scott special education teacher, to first grade teacher for the 2022-23 school year; transfer of Kaitlin Arnold, Winfield Scott first grade teacher, to second grade teacher for the 2022-23 school year; transfer of Tyler Ericson, Winfield Scott first grade teacher, to second grade teacher for the 2022-23 school year

R.    Transfer of Kim Eastwood, Winfield Scott second grade teacher, to Eugene Ware music teacher for the 2022-23 school year

S.     Transfer of Madeline Martin to the high school counselor position for the 2022-23 school year

T.     Transfer of Angie DeLaTorre, Eugene Ware secretary, to high school secretary/registrar for the 2022-23 school year

U.    Transfer of Brandi Pitts, high school custodian, to central office head custodian, effective May 13, 2022

V.    Employment of David Heidrick as a middle school special education teacher for the 2022-23 school year

W.  Employment of Michael Durnell as a high school math teacher for the 2022-23 school year

X.    Employment of Sydney Crapson as a Winfield Scott first grade teacher for the 2022-23 school year

Y.    Employment of Evangelina Korinke as a Winfield Scott first grade teacher for the 2022-23 school year

Z.     Employment of Anna Kim as a Eugene Ware fifth grade teacher for the 2022-23 school year

AA.                   Employment of Abigail Duffy as a Eugene Ware fifth grade teacher for the 2022-23 school year

BB.                    Employment of Kim Carpenter as a Eugene Ware fifth grade teacher for the 2022-23 school year

CC.                    Employment of Toni Burton as a middle school part-time teacher aide for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year

DD.                               Employment of Angela Colvin as a middle school paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year

EE.            Employment of Sean Herring as a Eugene Ware 6.5-hour cook for the 2022-23 school year

FF. Employment of Fort Scott Preschool Center licensed staff for the 2022-23 school year

GG.                   Employment of Winfield Scott licensed staff for the 2022-23 school year

HH.                               Employment of Eugene Ware licensed staff for the 2022-23 school year

II.                Employment of Fort Scott Middle School licensed staff for the 2022-23 school year

JJ.   Employment of Fort Scott High School licensed staff for the 2022-23 school year

KK.                               Employment of licensed special education and technology staff for the 2022-23 school year

LL.Transfer of Erin Campbell, Winfield Scott paraprofessional, to Eugene Ware paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year

MM.                 Transfer of Tiffnie Spears, Eugene Ware fifth grade teacher, to Eugene Ware fourth grade teacher for the 2022-23 school year

NN.                   Transfer of Jeffery Pommier, Eugene Ware fourth grade teacher, to Eugene Ware fifth grade teacher for the 2022-23 school year

OO.                               Transfer of Danielle Cavin, Eugene Ware special education teacher, to Fort Scott Middle School special education teacher for the 2022-23 school year

PP.             Employment of Dale Brauer as a middle school math teacher for the 2022-23 school year

QQ.                   Employment of Lienna Upchurch as a Eugene Ware special education teacher for the 2022-23 school year

RR.                                Employment of Karen Gordon as Eugene Ware counselor for the 2022-23 school year

SS.             Employment of Sierra Muellner as a Winfield Scott low incidence special education teacher for the 2022-23 school year

TT.            Employment of Cynthia Hemphill-Witham as a preschool center paraprofessional for the 2022-23 school year

UU.                   Employment of Angelica Gonzalez as a middle school paraprofessional for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year

VV.                   Termination of Susan Karleskint, high school one-day-a-week ESOL teacher, effective at the end of the 2021-22 school year

WW.                Addition of After-School Program coordinator positions for Winfield Scott, Eugene Ware, and Fort Scott Middle School for the 2022-23 school year

 

The board adjourned.

Golden Egg Shopping Event April 16

 

Saturday, April 16th
Find the Golden Egg Shopping Event
Most stores in the Downtown Historic District and several additional locations will be participating in the hunt! Customers are invited to shop local retailers to search for the hidden gold eggs. The golden eggs will contain coupons, promotions, Chamber Bucks, and more!
Participating Retailers are listed below.
Participating retailers:
Angie Dawn’s Boutique
Bids & Dibs
Hedgehog. Ink! Bookstore
Iron Star
Laree + Co.
Main Street Gallery and Gifts
Mayco Ace
Museum of Creativity
Sunshine Boutique
Treasure Hunt Flea Market
Varia Quality Resale Clothing
Sekan’s Occasion Shop
Shirt Shack
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Thank you to our Chamber Champions listed below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Scooter’s Coffee to Match Customer Donations to Support Ukrainian Refugees

Scooter’s Coffee franchisees in the Omaha, Neb., Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Kansas City, Mo., areas are teaming up with their customers in April to raise donations that will directly support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

Through the end of April, more than 50 participating Scooter’s Coffee locations in the Omaha and Kansas City area markets will accept donations at checkout as part of a “Compassion Ukraine” fundraising effort with YouCanFreeUs Foundation, which will directly support Ukrainian refugees.

Customers may add a donation of $1 or more to their Scooter’s Coffee tab at checkout, and donations at most participating locations will be matched by Scooter’s Coffee, up to $30,000.

Dedicated to its core values of Integrity, Love, Humility and Courage, Scooter’s Coffee and its franchisee community are committed to supporting those in need through national programs like Wounded Warriors Family Support and the Pink Agenda, as well as local partnerships like this with YouCanFreeUs Foundation, an international human rights organization that is providing emergency support on the ground at the border of Ukraine. Visit youcanfreeus.org for more information.

 

Participating Locations Include:

Iowa

 

Council Bluffs: 16th & Broadway

 

Kansas

 

Chanute: 1415 S. Santa Fe Ave.

Coffeyville: 11th & Old Willow

Fort Scott: 2402 S. Main St.

Gardner: 1850 E. Santa Fe St.

Lansing: Center Dr.

Lawrence: W. 89th St.

Leavenworth: N. 4th St.

Lenexa: 77th & Quivira

Lenexa: 23491 Prairie Star Pkwy – Shawnee Medical

Olathe: K7 & Santa Fe

Olathe: 2027 E Santa Fe St. – Mur-Len

Overland Park: 87th & Grant

Overland Park: 95th & Antioch

Overland Park: 127th & Pflumm

Overland Park: 135th & Grandview

Overland Park: 7621 Shawnee Mission Pkwy

Overland Park: 107th & Roe

Overland Park: 9100 W. 74th St. – Shawnee Medical – Harvest Kitchen

Overland Park: 9100 W. 74th St. – Shawnee Medical – Main Entrance

Overland Park: 165th & Lowell

Pittsburg: 25th & Broadway

Shawnee: 10610 Shawnee Mission Pkwy
Shawnee: 75th and Nieman

 

 

Missouri

 

Independence: Route 291 & East 23rd St. S

Independence: 4309 S. Noland Rd.

Kansas City: NE Antioch & Englewood Road

Kansas City: 51st & N. Oak Trafficway

Lee’s Summit: 805 SW M 150 Hwy

North Kansas: Burlington Rd.

Raytown: 10105 E. 350 Hwy

Sedalia: 3507 W. Broadway Blvd

Smithville: Hwy 169 & Hospital Dr.

St. Joseph: 5325 Faraon St. – Mosaic Life Care

Warrensburg: 501 N. Maguire St.

 

 

Nebraska

 

Bellevue: 36th & Hwy 370

Bellevue: Fort Crook Road

Bellevue: 22nd & Capehart

Bellevue: Harlan Drive & Galvin Road

Grand Island: 2105 S. Locust – USAVE Pharmacy

Grand Island: 3418 W State St.

Kearney: 4402 2nd Ave.

Kearney: 114 2nd Ave E

La Vista: 84th & Giles

North Platte: South Dewey

Omaha: 132nd & Center

Omaha: 72nd & Dodge

Omaha: Millard Plaza

Omaha: 175th & Center

Omaha: 90th & Grant

Omaha: 96th & Q

Omaha: Canfield’s Plaza

Omaha: 72nd & Q

Omaha: 78th & Dodge

Omaha: 63rd & Pacific

Omaha: 122nd & Center

Omaha: 156th & Maple

Omaha: 129th & Fort

Omaha: Rockbrook Village

Omaha: 144th & Dayton

Omaha: 145th & Center

Omaha: 84th & Park Dr.

Omaha: 72nd & Military

Omaha: 90th & Maple

Omaha: 78th & Cass

Omaha: 60th & Center

Omaha: 72nd & Cornhusker

 

 

About Scooter’s Coffee

Founded in 1998 by Don and Linda Eckles in Bellevue, Nebraska, Scooter’s Coffee roasts only the finest coffee beans in the world at its headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. In more than two decades of business, Scooter’s Coffee’s success is simple: stay committed to the original business principles and company’s four core values, which are Integrity, Love, Humility and Courage. The Scooter’s Coffee Brand Promise, often recited to franchisees, customers and employees is: “Amazing People, Amazing Drinks… Amazingly Fast!®” It represents the company’s business origins and reflects a steady commitment to providing an unforgettable experience to loyal and new customers.

 

Scooter’s Coffee is at the dawn of a strategic growth phase nationwide, approaching 450 stores in 23 states. The U.S. coffee market is an estimated $48 billion a year recession-resistant industry, and Scooter’s Coffee is striving to become the #1 drive-thru coffee franchise in the nation.

For more information, visit, scooterscoffee.com, facebook.com/scooterscoffee,

ownascooters.com or call 877-494-7004.

 

Media Contact:

Kristen Crawford
Media Liaison for Scooter’s Coffee

[email protected]

 

 

Photography Meet & Greet Seminar April 27

Kirk Sharp is the director of the Gordon Parks Museum on the campus of Fort Scott Community College. Submitted photo


The Gordon Parks Museum will host a Photography Meet & Greet Seminar on Wednesday, April 27
at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Come meet and greet Veretta Cobler, professional photographer, who will give a
presentation on working with film and digital photography.

Veretta has moved back home to Fort Scott after over four decades of living in New York City where she
maintained her fullyequipped commercial photography studio. Throughout her career she transitioned from
the classic photographic film and darkroom expertise to the complexity of today’s digital photography
technology. Her experience expands to studio lighting and graphics computer skills. She is looking forward to
sharing her knowledge in her home community.

This indepth seminar is designed for all levels of photographers from the beginner to the more

experienced. She is looking to help improve and enhance their shots.

While in New York City as a professional photographer, she worked in fine arts, fashion, portraiture, still life
and journalistic cultural study. Her fashion images were published in various U.S. magazines including Bride,
Modern Bride, Bridal Guide, Elegant Bride, Martha Stewart Living, The Knot, Seventeen, Prom, and New York
Magazine. Her New York clients now use her images for their social media accounts.

Veretta’s fine art photography has resulted in exhibitions and publications of her work throughout her career.
Published works include New York Underground (2004), a coffee table photography book depicting the
nightlife in New York City in the late 1970’s. She has recently completed a book about the life and teachings of
a Lakota spiritual man, and is in the process of seeking a publisher.

Her work can be viewed at her website at www.veretta.com.

Free registration is available at the Gordon Parks Museum, online or over the phone, at 6202232700 ext.
5850.

Marketing, Apparel and Printing Services Move Downtown

Vehicles are reflected in the window of 5 S. National Ave. This space is the temporary home of My One Stop until the space next door to the south is renovated.

Rachel French is the president of My One Stop, which has had a office in Fort Scott’s Industrial Park since 2005.

The business offers marketing print and digital services, signage, labels, apparel and embroidery printing services and more.

“We are moving downtown to because we wanted to be a part of the revitalization of downtown,” French said. “We wanted to be more accessible to businesses in Fort Scott…We can help them in gaining business and traffic.”

“We were looking for the right space and found this place was available and were excited to make the move,” she said.

The storefront at 7 S. National, just north of E3 Ranch store, is currently being renovated to meet the needs of the business, she said.

The building at 7 S. National Ave. is in the renovation process by the owner, Jennifer LaRoche. Submitted photo.

In the meantime, French and her team of employees have moved into 5 S. National, sharing space with the Lillian Rose Foundation, until the renovation is completed.

Jennifer LaRoche, who owns the building and is doing the reno, told French the reno will most likely be completed in June.

“I wanted to be close to the construction,” French said.

Her My One Stop  team is comprised of Ann Marie Buster-web and graphic designer, Rosemma Perry-sales representative, Tina Wilson-sales representative and Casie Yount-graphic design lead.

“We have hit the ground running,” French said. “Since we came, we saw the traffic downtown, and we are using our knowledge to help the downtown revitalization.”

The east side of 7 S. National Ave. looks out into the courtyard dining area of Common Ground Coffee Shop,  whose storefront is around the corner on East Wall Street. Submitted photo.

The business just recently created a downtown loyalty program, to encourage businesses in that area.

“We want to bring pride into our downtown again,” she said. “And people to be excited and have a business here.”

Included in the loyalty program is a Downtown Fort Scott Loyalty Card.

Eleven businesses have come on board and the card will provide the purchasers $55 worth of discounts for just $10.

The cards can be purchased at the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, 231 E. Wall; or the My One Stop office currently at 5 S. National.

Ten percent of the sale of each card will be donated to the Fort Scott Downtown Chamber Committee to be used for future projects to benefit the downtown area.

That committee is in charge of the Downtown Clean-up Day April 22. “We are donating all the t-shirts for the clean-up,” she said.

French is a member of that committee and also she partners with Fort Scott High School and Pittsburg State University in a paid internship program. She also does the mentor program at FSHS with the Chamber.

“We think it’s important for youth to see what businesses do on a daily basis and see what Fort Scott has available,” she said.

French is looking forward to the move into 7 S. National, she said.

“Then you’ll be able to have a custom-designed t-shirt before you leave,” she said. “We would love to do more t-shirts for organizations. and businesses.”

Rachel French. Submitted photo.

 

FSHS Talking Tigers Take First In Sweeps

Submitted by Angella Curran
FSHS Talking Tigers competed at Paola on Saturday April 9.  The Tigers took 1st place in Sweeps!!!
POE: Anna Laubenstein 4th, Regen Wells 6th
HI: Joy Self 3rd, Caroline Barnes 6th
DI: Regen Wells 5th
DUO: Caroline Barnes and Joy Self 3rd, Anna        Laubenstein and Regen Wells 4th
INFO: Neil Gugnani 1st*, Shekhar Gugnani 2nd*, Thade Yates 3rd
DX: Neil Gugnani 1st*
FX: Thade Yates 3rd
IMP: Shekhar Gugnani 1st*
Tabloid Extemp: Shekhar Gugnani 1st, Thade Yates 3rd
POI: Silvia Moreno 1st*
*Indicates state qualifier

Watch Fun in the Mud April 23-24 at Bo Co Fairgrounds

Mike Hayden and son.
Submitted photo.

A Fort Scott 4×4 Mud Run to benefit a local recreation center is coming to town on April 23-24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

Spectator’s cost is $5 person, or $10 for carload (6 and under free).

Participating Mud Run entries are $20.

All proceeds are being donated to the Fort Scott Recreation Center, according to the event organizer Michael Hayden.

“We really appreciate him doing this, the additional funds really help out,” Tom Robertson, director of Fort Scott Recreation Center, said. “This assistance will help with scholarships for kids and families that can’t afford to sign up for a program such as baseball, swim lessons or cooking class, anything with a fee attached.”

Bourbon County was chosen to have the event because leadership was welcoming, Hayden said.

“We wanted to have a mud run somewhere in the southeastern Kansas area to give our members a larger event to attend in a part of the state that is often overlooked for bigger cities,” said Hayden. “After contacting a few different counties, the leaders in Bourbon County and the City of Fort Scott seemed most open and welcoming to the idea.”

Submitted photo.

The event will be at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds, located on South Horton in Fort Scott, just across from the community college.

 

“Mud Runs involve a mud pit dug to a specific depth and length in which a vehicle attempts to power through and reach the other side in the shortest time possible,” Hayden said. “Heavy equipment is standing by to pull out those that get stuck before reaching the end.”

There are typically several different classes of vehicles to keep competition fair, he said.

“We will have two different mud pit depths and three different classes, based on tire size,” Hayden said. “The vehicles need to be registered and street legal, with the exceptions of a few minor modifications. The intent is to allow the average person to be able to come out and have fun! We we have trophies and door prizes in all classes.”

The mud run is organized by the Kansas Ram Club.

“Our major sponsors are Ron’s Tire and Service in Fort Scott, Simon’s Dirt Work in Fort Scott and Buddy’s Home Furnishings in Pittsburg,” he said.

“Also, we have added an additional exhibition night for Friday night at 6 P.M. in which the Kansas Gambler 500 vehicles are going to be coming through the mud pit as part of their annual cruise,” Hayden said. “They plan to have somewhere around 100 eccentric vehicles and should be an exciting time!”

Easter Egg Hunt This Saturday April 9 at 11 a.m.

The Easter bunny, in 2018 portrayed by Carmen Flater, gets a little help before appearing to the children from her husband, Scott.

The Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt has been going on for about 50 years, John Crain, president, said.

The tradition continues when the Kiwanians will be in Gunn Park this Saturday, April 9 distributing the eggs and getting the hunt areas set up before the hunters are released to search for their eggs.

The hunt starts at 11 a.m. sharp, on that day, and at11:05 a.m., “It’s all over,” chuckled Bob Eckles, who is the chairman of the annual hunt.

The Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt in 2018.

“We hope everybody brings their kids and enjoys the morning,” Crain said.

Each child needs to bring their own basket to collect the eggs, which will have coupons from area businesses or candy in them.

Preschool children should go to the area below #2 Shelter House, kindergarten through second grade children will meet south of the #2 Shelter House and third, fourth and fifth grade children will meet on the north side of the entrance road to the park, Crain said.

Parking is by #1, #2 and #3 Shelter houses.

The Easter Bunny will be there and photos can be taken with the bunny by parents, Eckles said.

Fort Scott High School Key Club and the Mud Turtle Softball Team helped stuff the eggs with coupons and candy, Eckles said.

Some Key Club students will help the morning of the hunt as well, he said.

The annual event is funded by donations from the community that includes cash from Diehl, Banwart and Bolton CPA, R & R Equipment, Heidrick’s Hardware, Big Sugar Lumber, Don’s Spirits, Iron Star Antiques and Such, Merle Humphrey Insurance and Photography,  Max’s Way Station.

Coupons for the eggs are provided by the following businesses:

Fort Cinema, Marsha’s Deli, Leanna’s Flowers, Nu Grille, McDonald’s Restaurant, Dairy Queen, Papa Don’s Restaurant, Bids and Dibs Resale Shop, and HedgehogInk Bookstore.

Testimony of God’s Deliverance From Drug Addiction

Fort Scott Aglow Lighthouse welcomes Benton Cavaness who will share his story. After a 20 year drug addiction, Benton is free! “God miraculously gave me complete victory over addiction and I have experienced more miracles and blessings in the last year than most people ever get to witness!”

Benton is from Thayer, KS. His interests now are God, church, family, farming, cattle, horses and staying free!

Guests welcome Thursday, April 7th at 6:30 pm.

We will gather in the conference room of Fort Scott Inn, 101 State Street.

Aglow International is an interdenominational ministry for women and men. The goal is: Every Nation touched, every heart changed.

Museum of Creativity Spring Happenings

Beaux Art Center

 

Submitted photo, 2020. From top left to right:Theodore, Lawrence, Vivian, Adelaide, Marshall, Johnathan, Lorina, and Harriet Bowman

The Bowman family purchased the building at 102 S. National Avenue in March 2020.

They have been slowly building it into The Museum of Creativity, which is a children’s play place, a gift shop, a snack bar, a party rental space and a place to display many exhibits.

They provide a family safe environment to have fun, learn new skills, discover talents and develop hobbies for all ages, according to Lorina Bowman.

“It is the perfect mix of interactive and display exhibits for all generations to enjoy,” according to Bowman. “We hope to grow our support and continue to provide workshops, clubs and events to enrich our community.”

They have a fund raiser planned for next month to provide funds to make the building handicapped accessible.

The museum has updated spring hours of
Friday 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Saturday from 10 .am. to 4 p.m.
The following are some upcoming events offered:
The LEGO CLUB is every Thursday and costs $2/person.
13+ years of age meets from 4 pm-6 pm
7-12 years of age meets from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
The LADIES CRAFT NIGHT is also every Thursday from 6-8 p.m
On the 1st Thursday of the month, bring your own project to show off, work on or get help with, the cost is $2 per person.
On the 2nd Thursday of the month, there is a card making workshop, the cost is $5 per person.
On the 3rd Thursday of the month is needle craft night (knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc) –  $2/person
4th Thursday, there will be special workshops – $5/person
More information is on their Facebook page. (Click the “Events” tab and make sure to click “see more” to view them all.) Or message them on Facebook with any questions.
The museum is having Easter activities for children.
On April 9, the Easter activity from 10 am – 4 pm, with a cost of $3/person.  There will be crafts, games and “fun”, she  said.
Register for one of their Easter egg hunts held at 11 am – 1 pm – 3 pm for $5/dozen filled eggs.
On May 6-7, the museum will have an indoor yard sale/bake sale during the regular hours.
The museum is accepting donations of gently used items to add to the sale. Contact Angela Handly at 785-204-2881 or Lorina Bowman at209-204-9743 to arrange drop off or pick up.
“ALL proceeds from the yard sale and quilt auction will go toward getting our building handicapped accessible,” she said. “After a little research on pricing of the ramp and chair lift and the construction changes needed to install both, we have a goal of raising $15,000.”
“Any donation helps,” Bowman said. “Whether it is money, time, used items for the yard sale, or items for the auction, we appreciate your support so much! We want to continue improving our guest’s experience at the museum.”
On May 7, there will be a quilt auction at 1 p.m.
Quilts will be on display and open for silent bids during the museum’s open hours Friday and Saturday.
The silent auction will end at 2:30 p.m. when the live auction begins. “We will be on Facebook Live too, so you can bid that way as well,” Lorina said.
“We are accepting donations of prizes, finished quilts or finished quilt tops until April 30th but the sooner the better so we can post them to draw more attention to the event,” she said.

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