Monthly Archives: June 2023
Obituary of Norma Johnson
Norma Kay Johnson, age 79, of rural Deerfield, MO passed away June 20, 2023 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK after a brief illness.
She was born March 3, 1944 at the Dr’s office in Garland, KS, the daughter of Charles Glen Linn and Wilma Heitz Linn.
She graduated from Bronaugh High School in 1962. She worked at the ASCS office in Nevada after graduation where she met the love of her life, Bernard Johnson.
Bernard and Kay were married on December 29, 1962, at her parent’s home in rural Bronaugh and started their life together. Side-by-side for 52 years, they would raise a family, and build a successful farm and ranch operation while residing on the centennial farm where they became the third generation of Bernard’s family to farm and ranch.
Kay Johnson loved her family. Those who knew her well marveled at her ability to multi-task with aplomb.
She was capable of preparing three home cooked family meals a day, facilitate and perform farm work, cater a picnic on-site at a grain field at a moment’s notice, drive all three kids to baseball, football, softball, track, bible school, dance practices, 4-H and FFA activities, and recitals, all while accommodating the schedule of everyone in her family.
She was an exceptional cook and particularly gifted as a pastry chef. She ran a business out of her kitchen providing cakes and pies to local diners in Nevada and Fort Scott. She made elaborate wedding cakes for those fortunate enough to hire her and managed the bakery at a large grocery store in Fort Scott for several years.
She also worked at DayCo in Fort Scott.
She was a highly competent “Family Doctor” who kept her husband and three children healthy, happy and productive through the various scrapes, ailments and accidents of an active life on the farm.
In her free time she bred and raised Cocker Spaniels.
After the passing of her husband in 2014, she leased the crop ground to her nephew, Ryan Linn and took pride in building her cowherd.
She did volunteer work as a teaching assistant at the elementary school in Bronaugh where she earned a certificate of recognition from her students.
She was a member of Rinehart Christian Church.
Kay Johnson considered her children, grandchildren and great grandson her life’s greatest accomplishment and greatly enjoyed each moment spent with them. Kay Johnson did these things while always carrying herself with class and dignity. She was a role model to her family and a great example of a life well lived.
Survivors include one son, Mark Z. Johnson and wife Brenda, Orlando, OK; two daughters, Lisa Kay Peterson and husband Jared, Owasso, OK, and Brenda Johnson-Farmer, Parkville, MO; six grandchildren, Tayler Joseph Peterson, Kaylee Jo Farmer, Rylee Elisabeth Cash, Hayden Jared Peterson, Sydney Pearl Johnson, and Charley Ries Johnson; one great grandson, Brooks Joseph Peterson; one brother, Jimmy Linn and wife Jackie, Bronaugh; and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
Rev. Kevin Moyers will conduct funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 26th, 2023, at the Rinehart Christian Church.
Burial will follow at the National Cemetery in Fort Scott, KS.
The family will receive friends at a visitation from 2 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the Cheney Witt Chapel in Fort Scott.
Memorials are suggested to the McKill Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of sympathy may be emailed to the family at [email protected].
Change For Fort Scott Aquatic Center on July 1
Currently the Fort Scott Aquatic Center has a family swim time designated Monday through Friday for 5:30-6:15 p.m. but that is changing.
“We have noticed a rise in families coming to take advantage of that time and are very pleased to see this,” said Kathi Hall the pool manger.
“Effective July 1, 2023, we are changing the time span of family swim to be 5:30 to 7 p.m. ,” she said. “The change just affects the unsupervised patrons who are 17 and under. These patrons can go ahead and exit the facility for the day.”
The pool hours are Monday through Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m., Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. On Monday through Friday the change is the family swim will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. starting July 1.
Pool parties are from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. when scheduled. Cost is $150 per hour.
Pool rates are:
2 years and younger are free.
3-14 years: $2
15 to 62 years: $3
63+years: $2
A single season pool pass is $65, a family of four season pass is $200 and a $25 per person fee for over four family members. Members must reside in the same household.
Children 10 years old and younger must be supervised by someone 14 years and older, at all times..
Assistant pool managers are Brayden Moore, Kayla Hall, Billie Jo Shoemaker, and Dakota Hall.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports June 21
LMC Fellows Welcomed to Fort Scott
The 2023 Fellows, in this submitted photo.
Back row: Chris Dier from New Orleans, LA, Kevin Dailey from Union, KY, Darrion Cockrell from St. Louis, MO
Front row: Amy Page from Moriarty, NM, Heather Whitaker from Gorham, ME, Lacy Rivera from Los Lunas, NM
The Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott, Kansas has awarded its 2023 National Fellowship to 12 educators.
As part of their week-long experience in Fort Scott, the six fellows for June 18 – 23 were given the key to the city on Tuesday, June 20th, by Jackson Tough, Tourism Director. (Five more Fellows will arrive on June 25th.)
Upon the presentation of the keys, Tourism Director Jackson Tough said, “The students who participate in Unsung Hero projects are changed for life. They become our stars of the future! You, as teachers, do the same. You change lives, and you are our stars because of that.”
The Fellows honored this week were Darrion Cockrell from Missouri, Kevin Dailey from Kentucky, Chris Dier from Louisiana, Amy Page from New Mexico, Lacy Rivera from New Mexico, and Heather Whitaker from Maine. LMC Director Norm Conard praised these outstanding individuals, saying, “It is an honor to be able to network and collaborate with these exceptional educators and provide this opportunity for them to reflect, reenergize and strategize with each other as they seek new ways to inspire their students.”
Every summer, the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes awards their Fellowship to national and international award-winning educators from America and around the world. As National LMC Fellows, they deepen their understanding of Unsung Heroes and project-based learning in preparation for developing Unsung Heroes projects with their students. They also learn the stories of powerful role models who have helped to change the world and can be life-changing examples for students today. Along with the time spent deepening their professional skills at the LMC, the Fellows enjoy visiting the Fort Scott area.
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran Newsletter
Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads who celebrated this weekend! Being a father to my two daughters is one of the greatest joys I have experienced and being a grandfather is pretty great too!
Recognizing Juneteenth
This Juneteenth, we celebrate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans at the end of the Civil War. On June 19, 1865, news of President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation finally brought long-awaited freedom to enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas, marking the end of slavery in the United States. Kansas is known as the “state where slavery began to die.” Over the years, Kansas has had a rich history of working to end slavery and fighting for civil rights for all Americans. May we continue to strive for a more perfect union.
Chamber Coffee at California Nails Salon on June 22
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Chamber Golf Classic: July 14
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Free Photography Workshop Series At Gordon Parks Museum
FS City Commission New Member Selection is at 6 p.m. Today, June 20
The email below is what all candidates received this morning as a reminder and what to expect tonight. Candidate Stephen Doherty withdrew, his email is included:
Dear Mr. Dancer, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Allen, Mr. Olson, Ms. Rawlins and Mrs. Guns,
Just a friendly reminder that the City Commission will vote on and select a new Commissioner for the vacant spot for which you applied. The meeting begins promptly at 6:00PM at City Hall in the Commissioners’ Room. It will be LIVE and recorded on YouTube.
As in the past, each candidate will be called to the podium to introduce themselves and the Commissioners will most likely ask questions of you. Please feel free to ask them questions as well.
The Appointment of the Office is the priority on the Agenda and the first order of business. No other business will be conducted until the new Commissioner is selected. Once selected, you will be sworn in with an Oath of Office (by the City Clerk), then take your place at the table as a newly appointed City Commissioner and continue with the rest of the Agenda.
As you may or may not know, this could be a lengthy meeting. Please be prepared to stay for the entire meeting as you will be voting on Agenda items tonight.
It is an exciting evening, and I wish you all the best of luck and look forward to working with our next City Commissioner! All other pertinent information will be given after the meeting.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I will also be available prior to the meeting for any last-minute concerns.
Sincerely,
Lisa Lewis
City Clerk
620.2230.0550 Ext. 202
Fort Scott’s Independence Day Celebration is July 3
Americans traditionally celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and the fireworks season in Fort Scott starts on Tuesday, June 27.
The Fort Scott community fireworks display will be July 3 at dusk from the Fort Scott Community College softball fields, with spectators lining Horton Street for viewing.
There are new organizers this year.
In April, Josh Jones and Aaron Judy, two local businessmen, found out that the Elks Club was no longer going to provide the fireworks for the annual event.
“They did a good job through the years, but didn’t want to take it on anymore,” Josh Jones said.
Judy and Jones are the coordinators of the event, through the Advance Bourbon County 501c3 organization.
Helping to sponsor the fireworks event is Fort Scott Gun and Pawn Shop, the City of Fort Scott, Tall Grass Building System, the American Legion, the Elks Club, Brian Bowman Construction, Engstrom Construction, the Kiwanis Club and A-1 Towing.
“Last year it cost about $11,000 for the fireworks show,” Jones said.
Enjoy Some Food While Waiting
There will be local vendors selling food and drinks: Juan Some Grub, Fort Scott High School Swim Team-lemonade tent, Valley Flavor, Tiger Ice Sno Cones, Doggone Dogs, and Los Tres Pollitos, Judy said.
Additionally, there will be corn hole and other yard games for people to use, he said.
These will be set up in the area between the FSCC John Deere Department (the old armory) and the 4-H Building on the Bourbon County Fairgrounds, Judy said.
For other upcoming community events that Advance Bourbon County sponsors go to:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/359218265090451
Fort Scott’s Rules For Fireworks
During the event, there can be no fireworks discharged from 18th Street and Horton Street to 23rd and Horton, according to Fort Scott Police Department Chief Jason Pickert.
“They cannot be discharged on the community college campus or on the Bourbon County Fairgrounds,” he said.
Fireworks can be purchased from June 27 to July 4.
From June 27 to July 2 they can be discharged from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. On July 3 and July 4 they can be discharged from 7 a.m. until midnight.