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Monthly Archives: June 2019
LibraryCon Coming July 20: Creative People Needed
“Fort Scott Public Library seeks creative people and fans of all sorts to appear as guests at our first LibraryCon Community Event,” said Valetta Cannon, Fort Scott Public Library Youth Librarian, and Assistant Director.
“We are hoping to have a few people give talks or workshops on such things as costume design, DIY props, speaking in an accent or getting into character, or the like,” she said. ” Also welcome are book talks on favorite books within one or more genres, readings from original works, and displays of art or writings by a local artist or author.
“Love books or a favorite show, movie, series, or entertainment genre? Lead a trivia session covering your area(s) of expertise.”
Family-friendly ideas, decorations, costumes, and other contributions are welcome!
The free event will take place on July 20, 10 am – 2 pm, all throughout the library, and is for all ages.
Volunteers are welcome to stay for as little as a half hour or as much as the whole four hours, depending on their activity, availability, and preference.
Letters stating hours served will be provided upon request.
Contact Valetta Cannon at (620)223-2882, email her at [email protected], or visit in person at the library if interested in being part of this event.
Juggler To Perform July 3 At Ellis Center
On July 3, Brian Wendling, juggler, will perform from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Ellis Fine Arts Center.
All ages are welcome, and is free.
Friday Night Free Concert: Mound City Trio
The Friday Night Free Concert is at 7 p.m. each Friday evening at Heritage Park, First and Main Streets.
“This week’s show will feature a trio from Mound City,” Ralph Carlson, event organizer, said. “The trio features Tammie Snyder assistant pastor of the Mound City Christian Church. Tammie is the lead singer, Rob Hunt is vocal and keyboard, and Jamie Miller is percussion.”
“The group plays regularly at the Mound City Christian Church and other venues,” Carlson said. “Their music includesGospell, hymns, traditional music and classic rock. The group does most of their own special arrangements. I have heard their recording and am particularly impressed by the musical talent, the arrangements and the sincerity of their musical presentations.”
In the event of foul weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Grounds Coffee Shop.
“Come early and bring a lawn chair as seating is limited,” he said.
Express Employment Professionals Ribbon Cutting July 9
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LMC Hosts Fellows
front row (L-R): Wesley Hedgepeth, Thomas Knab.
The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes is hosting five award-winning educators from across the nation for a week-long fellowship.
During the fellowship, teachers share pedagogical strategies for facilitating project-based learning through unsung heroes.
They will explore Fort Scott with visits to The Fort Scott National Historic Site, City Hall, Kiwanis Club, Gordon Parks Center, LaRoche Baseball Complex, and downtown shops and restaurants.
A highlight of the Fellowship is a video conference with Lowell Milken. The teachers begin the process of an unsung hero project, which will be concluded the following school year with their students.
Martin Altieri: New Winfield Scott Assistant Principal
Martin Altieri, 38, is the Winfield Scott Elementary School Assistant Principal, starting July 22.
“My duties will be assisting (Principal) Ms. McGhee, who will be back in full capacity,” Altieri said. “I will assist with school operations, providing support to staff and students in order to meet their social, emotional, and educational needs, and helping to implement district curriculum and technology initiatives.”
Altieri has seven years teaching middle school social studies in the Shawnee Mission School District and served nine years in the U.S. Army.
He earned a Bachelors in Secondary Education from Emporia State University and a Masters of Science in School Leadership from Baker University.
Altieri’s hometown is Prairie Village, KS.
He has three children Morgan, 9; Marilyn 6; and Calvin, 4.
His parents are Michael and Joan, and he has two brothers – Matthew and Daniel.
Altieri has been involved in his community as a volunteer at Veteran’s of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Salvation Army. Additionally, he has coached baseball and soccer.
How did you become an educator?
“I have always enjoyed teaching and coaching and viewed education as a way to give back to the community and share my experiences and love of history with others.”
Did someone inspire you to teach?
“My mother, Joan. She went to college to become a teacher but opted not to enter the education field. She always said it was one of her biggest regrets.”
What is the best part of teaching for you?
“Developing relationships with students and parents. Seeing students excited to learn and looking forward to going to school. Watching students grow as young people and develop lifelong skills.”
What are the greatest challenges?
“Meeting the needs of students and ensuring learning is taking place for all students. Helping students deal with challenges outside of school.”
Bourbon County Portion of 69 Hwy. Complete
Supporters of the continued U.S. Hwy. 69 expansion efforts gathered Monday morning for a celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The event was held in the yard of the Cherry Grove Baptist Church, which lies at the crossroads of Hwy. 69 and Cavalry Roads in Bourbon County.
The project expanded six miles of U.S. 69 south of Fort Scott to a four-lane upgradable expressway.
“Kansas Department Of Transportation will let the six-mile Arma Connection (in Crawford County) this fall and plans to let the remaining 5.5-mile Crawford County Expansion in the fall of 2020,” Priscilla Petersen, KDOT Southeast Kansas District Public Affairs Manager, said. “Once completed those two projects will (provide) four-lane U.S. 69 from Kansas City to Pittsburg.”
“Hwy. 69 beyond south of Pittsburg, remains in the study phase,” Petersen said.
Fort Scott Chamber Music Premier June 27
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports June 25
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports June 24
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Obituary of Adam Bancroft
Adam Wayne Bancroft, age 48, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Friday, June 21, 2019, as the result of a vehicle accident East of Ft. Scott on Hwy. 54.
He was born January 10, 1971, in Lansing, MI, the son of Dennis W. Bancroft and Pamela Fay Perkins Hickman. He graduated from Jayhawk Linn High School with the class of 1989. In school he was known as “Badam”, but later in life, he became “Dadam.”
Adam received his master’s degree in administration following a bachelor’s in special education from Emporia State University. He taught in several locations earlier in his career. Most recently he taught in Wichita until teaching in Paola from 2017 to present.
He married Susan Peery on October 15, 2016, in Mound City. He enjoyed riding bikes, helping others, and collecting sports memorabilia.
Adam was loud and funny; you knew when he was in the room. He was a children’s advocate, selfless, serving, and a dedicated family man.
Survivors include his wife Susan of the home; three daughters, Kynleah Bancroft, Bailie Hughes and husband Victor, and Allie Brown; two sons, Kyle Kjar and Gunnar Brown; his father, Dennis Bancroft and wife Deborah, Drums, PA; two sisters, Shandra Hilpipre and husband Troy, Webster City, IA, and Susannah Hood and husband Jon, Mississippi; two step-brothers, Matthew Reeder and David Reeder; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son Kolbey Bancroft; and his mother, Pamela Hickman.
Rev. Joe Perkins will conduct funeral services at 10:30 AM Friday, June 28th, at the First Baptist Church, Mound City, KS.
Burial will follow in the Woodland Cemetery, Mound City.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 Thursday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the Adam Bancroft Scholarship Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.