Monthly Archives: June 2021
Obituary of Bonnie (Beasley) Troll
Bonnie Gean Troll (nee Beasley) died peacefully at home on June 2, 2021. She was 85 years old. Waiting for her in heaven was her beloved husband, Red. They are finally reunited after 65 years of marriage.
Bonnie was born on January 16, 1936 in Dyersburg, Tennesee. She was the second of her four siblings, born to Belva and Doyle Beasley. She was a graduate of Cardwell High School and worked for many years as a nurse. She married her soulmate, Eugene (Red) Troll on September 15, 1956. They were the very proud parents of Karolyn McEntee (Jerry) and Gerald Troll.
Bonnie and Red raised their children in San Diego, California. She was a hard-working nurse, a dedicated mother, and a cherished friend to countless people. After their children were grown, they retired to Nevada, Missouri, where they lived on their farm, gardening, growing, and loving each other and their families.
Bonnie was well known in her community as an avid and gifted quilter. She was a gardener with the greenest of thumbs, and could make anything grow. In addition to quilting and canning, she was an extremely dedicated and active member of the Church of Christ.
Bonnie was so many things to so many people. She was a mother, a grandmother, an aunt, a friend, and a confidante. She dedicated her life to helping people in any way she could. She loved deeply, and was so very loved by everyone lucky enough to meet her. She had a way of making friends everywhere she went, a trait proudly carried on by her family and network of friends.
She is remembered by her sisters, Patsy and Renee, and her brother Bill. She joined her mother, father, and husband in heaven.
Her legacy of faith, love, and service will live on in her children, grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Her family extends far beyond that, and we all are honored to have had her in our lives.
Deepest appreciation to Compassus for their care and attention during this challenging time.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, June 4th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lake Due to Blue-Green Algae
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae.
Active Advisories
Warning
Marion Reservoir, Marion County (upgraded from watch 5/27)
Webster Reservoir, Rooks County (new)
Jerry Ivey Lake, Saline County (continued from 5/27)
Watch
Marion County Lake, Marion County (new)
Keith Sebelius Reservoir, Norton County (new)
When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:
Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.
Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.
Water contact should be avoided.
Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.
Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.
If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.
Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.
A watch means that blue-green algae have been detected and a harmful algal bloom is present or likely to develop. People are encouraged to avoid areas of algae accumulation and keep pets and livestock away from the water.
During the watch status, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:
Signage will be posted at all public access locations.
Water may be unsafe for humans/animals.
Avoid areas of algae accumulation and do not let people/pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water.
Swimming, wading, skiing and jet skiing are discouraged near visible blooms.
Boating and fishing are safe. However, inhalation of the spray may affect some individuals.
Avoid direct contact with water, and wash with clean water after any contact.
Clean fish well with potable water and eat fillet portion only.
KDHE investigates publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on credible field observation and sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.
If you observe a scum, a paint-like surface on the water, small floating blue-green clumps or filaments, or the water is an opaque green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.
For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm.
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Rock Ballet Dancers June 11, 12 at Bicknell Center in Pittsburg
Kristin Lewis Gorman presents The Rock Ballet Dancers in
“A Red Carpet Debut” on June 11 and 12 in the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts, in Pittsburg, KS.
Tickets can be purchased at buy.tututix.com/rockballet
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Kansas Notable Books 2021
The State Library of Kansas Announces the 2021 Kansas Notable Books
TOPEKA – State Librarian Eric Norris announced the 16th annual selection of Kansas Notable Books celebrating Kansas people, places, and events. The fifteen books feature quality titles with wide public appeal, either written by a Kansan or a Kansas related topic and published in the previous calendar year.
“I am proud to present the 2021 Kansas Notable Book list. This year’s books bring to life the Kansas experience through the vivid storytelling of gifted writers, talented illustrators, essayists, and poets. The rich array of works on this year’s list will both entertain as well as educate,” State Librarian Eric Norris said. “Reading is more important than ever. I encourage every Kansan to contact their local public library and celebrate the artists and artistry of Kansas.”
The State Library first launched the Kansas Notable Books Program in 2006. Since then, more than 200 books have been recognized for their contribution to Kansas literary heritage. This year’s selection committee included representatives of public, university, and school libraries, teachers, academics, and historians. State Librarian Eric Norris selected the final list of 15 titles which includes nonfiction and fiction books that will appeal to a wide range of audiences and cover a variety of topics and issues.
Kansas Notable Books authors will be awarded their medals at the Kansas Book Festival on September 18 at Washburn University. The public is invited.
Kansas Notable Books is a project of the Kansas Center for the Book, a program at the State Library of Kansas which is the state affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book. The Kansas Center for the Book exists to highlight the state’s literary heritage and foster an interest in books, reading, and libraries.
For descriptions, downloadable bookmarks, posters, and more information about Kansas Notable Books, visit kslib.info/2021KNB, call the State Library at 785-296-3296 or email [email protected].
2021 Kansas Notable Books
All Hallows’ Shadow by Michael D. Graves (Emporia) Meadowlark Books
The Amelia Six by Kristin L. Gray (Fayetteville, AR) Paula Wiseman Books
The Chicken Sisters by KJ Dell’Antonia (Lyme, NH) G.P. Putnam’s Sons
Croaked! (The Misadventures of Nobbin Swill) by Lisa Harkrader (Tonganoxie) Yellow Jacket
Farmers Unite!: Planting a Protest for Fair Prices by Lindsay H. Metcalf (Concordia) Calkins Creek
Ladybird, Collected by Meg Heriford (Lawrence)
Un Mango Grows in Kansas by Huascar Medina (Topeka) Spartan Press
Mawson’s Mission: Launching Women’s Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Kansas by L. Marlene Mawson (Lawrence) University Press of Kansas
Northern Cheyenne Ledger Art by Fort Robinson Breakout Survivors by Denise Low (Lawrence) and Ramon Powers (Topeka) University of Nebraska Press
People, Pride, and Promise: The Story of the Dockum Sit-in by Prisca Barnes (Wichita), illustrated by Priscella Brown (Wichita) Storytime Village
Prairie Bachelor: The Story of a Kansas Homesteader and the Populist Movement by Lynda Beck Fenwick (Pratt) University Press of Kansas
Premeditated Myrtle: A Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery by Elizabeth C. Bunce (Lenexa) Algonquin Young Readers
Swimming Shelter: Poems by Al Ortolani (Lenexa) Spartan Press
What Sound is Morning? by Grant Snider (Wichita) Chronicle Books
World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezhukumatathil (Oxford MS) Milkweed Editions
The State Library of Kansas – To learn more, visit kslib.info.
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The Gordon Parks Museum partners with KEY Industries, Inc. for Museum Apparel
The Gordon Parks Museum at Fort Scott Community College, recently joined forces with local clothing company, KEY Industries, Inc., to develop The Gordon Parks Museum new line of apparel and easy-to use- website. The Gordon Parks Museum will still continue to carry apparel and souvenirs on-hand, but now anyone can go online and order or even customize their favorite Gordon Parks Museum souvenir using pre-made designs in the design library.
KEY Industries, Inc. located locally in Fort Scott, KS, has been in the clothing and merchandise business since 1908. They carry everything from hats to jackets, coveralls to polo’s and have numerous partnerships across the nation. The Gordon Parks Museum is looking forward to be able to allow the public to easily access their Gordon Parks Museum merchandise whenever they want, from wherever they are.
“This has been very long time goal to provide online access to some of our merchandise from the Museum. This will allow visitors from all over to be able to easily obtain Gordon Parks Museum souvenirs. This also gives us the great opportunity to not only provide apparel online, but to expand our line of apparel with new and creative graphic designs. We are very excited for this new partnership with KEY Industries, Inc.” said Kirk Sharp, Gordon Parks Museum Director.
To access the website for your Gordon Parks Museum merchandise, you can go to http://www.gordonparkscenter.org/ and click “Museum Shop” in the top right-hand corner or go to https://www.gordonparksmuseumshop.keyapparelstore.com/.
For more information about the site, contact The Gordon Parks Museum at 620-223-2700 ext. 5850 or visit www.gordonparkscenter.org.
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Rachel Pruitt Brings Lawsuit Against The City of Fort Scott
Fortscott.biz is presenting the information of the lawsuit filed by Rachel Pruitt in March 2021 against the City of Fort Scott.
This is the plaintiff, Pruitt’s, document filed in court:
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According to court records, on May 5, 2021, the City of Fort Scott was presented with a waiver document.
“The waiver that you are referencing has nothing to do with the merits of Ms. Pruitt’s claims,” according to Forest Rhodes, a partner with Foulston Siefkin, Wichita, who was the referral to contact given from the City of Fort Scott. “It is simply a procedural tool that allows the plaintiff to avoid having to engage someone to formally serve the complaint on the City. In a nutshell, the City has agreed to voluntarily accept service of the Complaint, which also allows it to avoid the potential of having service costs imposed against it.”
“In terms of next steps, later this month the City will file an Answer that responds to the allegations in the Complaint,” Foulston said in an email. “Sometime after the Answer has been filed the Court will set a scheduling conference in order to establish a schedule for the case.”
Pruitt has requested a trial by jury, according to the March 21 document.
“It’s too early to know when a trial might be scheduled but the various litigation activities that occur prior to trial often take as much as a year or more, so it’s unlikely that any trial would be scheduled before Summer 2022, although that’s all subject to the court’s determination.”
Two-Day Living Estate Sale June 5-6
What: Stephanie Cummings’ 2-day Living Estate Sale
When: Saturday, June 5, 8 AM to 5 PM and
Sunday, June 6, 1 PM to 3 PM
Where: 616 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE SALE OF A LIFELONG COLLECTION OF ANTIQUES, VINTAGE AND UNUSUAL ITEMS. Something for everyone. The house is full and everything must go. Below is a PARTIAL listing:
BIG CHILL refrigerator. A vintage beauty exterior and interior are in excellent condition–it is ORANGE– not currently running but ran recently.
High-quality vintage women’s clothing and accessories
Queen size iron bed with excellent mattress and box springs
Corner desk
Many quilts
Large collection of a vintage perfume and perfume bottles
Antique metal doctor/dentist cabinet
Vintage brass and marble table
Brass make-up table
Two large antique brass chandeliers
Large collection of antique and vintage fishing equipment, tackle, boxes, rods and reels, lures, boat oars, books, etc.
Set of 3 lockers
Huge collection of baskets
Vintage Queen Anne nightstands
Highly unique electric grandmother’s clock
Many chests
MANY PRIMITIVE and ANTIQUE storage and kitchen cabinets from large to small.
Vintage kitchen items
Antique shopping cart
Grapette poster and bottles
Vintage lamps
Many antique and vintage mirrors
Large collection of carved ducks and duck decoys
Silver-plated trays and unusual decorative items
Excellent antique singer sewing machine
Many old rugs and Indian woven items
Old Dolls
Old child’s rocking horse
Vintage railroad items, pictures, timetables, other items
Vintage metal lawn chairs
Collectible dishes
Concrete planters
Bicycles
Many shutters and room dividers
House plants
Books
Pictures
This list could go on….however, you must see to believe.
KDHE amends travel quarantine list
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has amended its travel quarantine list to include the countries of Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. Several states and countries have been removed from the list, including Maine, Minnesota, all of the counties in Colorado, and the countries of Cabo Verde, Georgia, Lithuania, Netherlands and Sweden. These changes are effective today, June 3.
A comprehensive list of those individuals needing to quarantine includes visitors and Kansans who have:
- Traveled on or after June 3 to Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Suriname or Trinidad and Tobago.
- Traveled on or after May 20 to the countries of Costa Rica or French Guiana.
- Traveled on or after May 6 to the countries of India, Maldives or Seychelles.
- Traveled on or after April 22 to the countries of Argentina or Bahrain.
- Traveled on or after April 8 to the country of Uruguay.
- Traveled between May 20 and June 3 to the countries of Georgia, Lithuania or the Netherlands.
- Traveled between May 20 and June 3 to Maine or the Colorado counties of Alamosa, Baca, Costilla, Dolores, Mesa, Mineral, Otero, Prowers, Rio Grande, Saguache, Sedgwick or Yuma.
- Traveled between May 6 and June 3 to the Colorado counties of Adams, Arapahoe, Archuleta, Conejos, Crowley, Douglas, El Paso, Elbert, Fremont, Huerfano, Jefferson, Larimer or Pueblo.
- Traveled between May 6 and June 3 to Cabo Verde.
- Traveled between April 22 and June 3 to Minnesota or Sweden.
- Attendance at any out-of-state mass gatherings of 500 or more where individuals do not socially distance (6 feet) and wear a mask.
- Been on a cruise ship or river cruise on or after March 15, 2020.
The travel quarantine period is seven days with a negative test result or 10 days without testing, with release from quarantine on Day 8 and Day 11, respectively. Further information on quarantine periods can be found on KDHE’s website.
For those traveling internationally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is requiring testing within three days of flights into the U.S. For further information on this and other requirements, visit their website.
For those who are fully vaccinated (meaning it has been greater than two weeks since they completed their vaccinations) they are not required to quarantine regarding travel if they meet all of the following criteria:
- Are fully vaccinated (i.e., ≥2 weeks following receipt of the second dose in a 2- dose series, or ≥2 weeks following receipt of one dose of a single-dose vaccine).
- Have remained asymptomatic since the travel.
Persons who do not meet the above criteria should continue to follow current quarantine guidance for travel.
Additionally, people with previous COVID-19 disease are not required to quarantine following travel if they meet all of the following criteria:
- Have evidence of a previous infection supported by a positive PCR or antigen test
- Are within 6 months following infection. If an investigation was done documenting the date that symptoms resolved, or the date isolation measures were discontinued for asymptomatic patients, then the 6-month period can start from that end date. If those dates are not available, then the period will start from the date of the positive laboratory test. A serology or antibody test may not be substituted for a laboratory report of a viral diagnostic test.
- Have remained asymptomatic since the travel
Persons who do not meet all three of the above criteria should continue to follow current quarantine guidance for travel.
The travel quarantine list is determined using a formula to evaluate new cases over a two-week period, then adjusted for population size to provide a case rate per 100,000 population. This provides a number that can then be compared to the rate in Kansas. Locations with significantly higher rates — approximately 3x higher — are added to the list.
For more information on COVID-19, please visit the KDHE website at www.kdhe.ks.gov/coronavirus.
Kansas Housing Needs Assessment: Feedback Needed
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports June 3
Kansas Speedway to Host Race to End COVID-19 Vaccination Event
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