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Kemmerer Selected For A National History Day Partnership Program
FORT SCOTT TEACHER SELECTED FOR WORLD WAR I PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mrs. Angie Kemmerer, a teacher at Fort Scott Middle School and Fort Scott High School in Fort Scott, Kansas is one of 114 teachers selected for a National History Day® program titled Legacies of World War I.
The program is a partnership between the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and National History Day.
Kemmerer will participate in webinars and discussions while learning about World War I with teachers from around the world.
As one of the selected teachers, Kemmerer receives free tuition, graduate credits, and materials for the online program.
Each of the 57 National History Day affiliates could choose two teachers for this honor and the National History Day program in Kansas selected Mrs. Kemmerer.
“As part of the commemoration of the centennial of The Great War, National History Day is proud to partner with the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission to help teachers delve into the history of this global event,” said National History Day Executive Director
Dr. Cathy Gorn. “Kemmerer will learn about specific aspects of the war she can take back to the classroom to ensure this piece of global history is not forgotten.”
This program is part of an educational partnership with the WWI Commission, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, National History Day, and the National World War I Museum and Memorial. This new educational partnership will educate both teachers and school students about World War I through a series of more than 100 teaching events nationwide. More Information about the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission can be found here: www.ww1cc.org.
About National History Day (NHD): NHD is a non-profit organization based in College Park that seeks to improve the teaching and learning of history. The National History Day
Contest was established in 1974 and currently engages more than half a million students in conducting original research on historical topics of interest. Students present their research as a documentary, exhibit, paper, performance, or website. Projects compete first at the local and affiliate levels, where the top entries are invited to the National Contest at the University of Maryland at College Park. NHD is sponsored in part by HISTORY®, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Park Service, and Southwest Airlines. For more information, visit nhd.org.
Teaching Career Offered to Military Service Members
KANSAS RECEIVES TROOPS TO TEACHERS GRANT
Kansas is one of six new states to be awarded a grant by Troops to Teachers, a military transition program within the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support that assists U.S. service veterans looking to start a teaching career.
“This grant is another great resource to assist service members interested in becoming a teacher in Kansas,” said Steve Harmon, Education Services Office, Kansas National Guard. “We encourage qualified service members to explore this career opportunity.”
Alabama, Michigan and Ohio Were also awarded grants along with two consortia comprised of New Jersey and Delaware, and Missouri and Iowa. The 2018 grants received will provide services for a five-year term ending in May 2023.
With TTT state grants, local state education departments and agencies are able to assist military members, veterans and TTT participants with local counseling and guidance. These local offices become the frontline for certification and hiring information, resources, and technical assistance on meeting teacher requirements related to each individual state.
Registration for the program is free and requires no commitment. Members can register via the program website, www.proudtoserveagain.com. The website also offers a list of teaching opportunities available to participants and a calendar of events listing recruiting and other types of program events. Headquarters TTT program reps also can be reached by calling 1-800-231-6242 or by emailing [email protected].
Electric Company Imposters
Westar Energy warns customers of electric company imposters
Callers use threat of disconnection to get immediate payment.
TOPEKA, Kan. – Sept. 12, 2018 – Westar Energy is alerting customers that imposters claiming to work for the company are threatening to disconnect service and asking for prepaid cards as payment. Several customers have contacted Westar Energy’s Customer Relations Center after receiving suspicious phone calls.
Some imposters are very convincing. They may use websites that allow them to manipulate caller ID, making the call appear to come from Westar. They speak with authority. When the targeted customer calls the phone numbers provided, the person who answers sounds like they work for Westar. In some cases, callers may even provide information like amount due that makes them sound credible.
“Scammers create a sense of urgency to get customers to act quickly rather than allowing them time to check their account,” Gina Penzig, manager, media communications, Westar Energy, said. “We will never require a pre-paid card for payment. Also, we notify customers multiple times in advance if service may be interrupted for non-payment.”
Before acting on one of these calls, check your records to see if a recent payment has been made. If you are still unsure, call our Customer Relations Center, 1-800-383-1183, and check your account status. More about identifying scams: https://www.westarenergy.com/scams If a customer receives a suspicious visit from an individual, he or she should also report it to their local law enforcement agency.
About KCP&L and Westar Energy: Serving approximately 1.5 million customers in Kansas and Missouri, Kansas City Power & Light Company (KCP&L), KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company and Westar Energy are the electric utilities of Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG). Together we generate nearly half the power we provide to homes and businesses with emission-free sources. We support our local communities where we live and work, and strive to meet the needs of customers through energy savings and innovative solutions.
Town-Wide Garage Sale’s List of Participants for Sept. 14-15
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TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE
IN FORT SCOTT THIS WEEKEND!
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH & 15TH 47 SALES REGISTERED!
Thank you to all who registered your sale with the Chamber and to the businesses who advertised on the map to make this event possible! |
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Fort Scott Chamber Coffee at City Airport Sept. 13
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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Sept. 12
Click below for the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office daily reports. The office can be reached at (620) 223-2380.
Canon Receives Award
Fort Scott Public Library is pleased to announce that Valetta Cannon, our Children and Teen Services Librarian and Assistant Director, will receive an Excellence Award from the Southeast Kansas Library System on September 18th.
The award presentation by SEKLS staff will be at 6 p.m. at the Fort Scott City Commission meeting, and the Library will host a reception after the presentation.
The library will remain unlocked after closing for people who wish to attend the reception. All ages are welcome.
The Excellence Awards recognize exemplary library service or support of libraries in southeast Kansas.
Awards include a $1,000 cash award to the library, a trophy for the winner, and the winner’s name attached to a traveling plaque. The four recipients of this year’s award were announced June 1, 2018 at the Southeast Kansas Library System annual meeting.
Ten Commandments Monument Built for St. Mary’s
Fr. Robert Wachter is seen here blessing the new Ten Commandments monument that was built and put in place between Saint Mary’s Catholic School and Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church. The event took place Sunday, Sept. 9.
The local council of Saint Bernard’s Council #796 paid for the heavy duty powder coated metal frame.
The face of the commandments is made out of 3/16” thick stainless steel and was donated by a brother knight and his wife. The letters were laser cut through the metal. Solar powered lights are set inside of the frame to light up the letters at night.
Brother Knights and family members donated the labor as well as the concrete.
Helping with the ceremony was 4th Degree Knights (L to R) Scott Flater, Joe Barr, and Mark McCoy.
Council #796 felt that at this time in our history where family morals seem to be fading away, there needed to be a reminder posted.
The school children walk by this monument each day they go to daily Mass and it can be seen by all passing by on foot or in a vehicle.
The bronze plaque below the Commandments says “May all that look upon these words, pause and remember the Lord our God and do our very best to follow his Commandments.”
4-H Poultry Projects
4-H Poultry Project
The poultry project is designed to help you learn about chickens and other poultry. You will acquire an understanding of scientific poultry management and marketing practices. You will gain business experience and insight into the values and principles of purchasing, marketing, record keeping and exhibiting poultry.
There is 4-H Curriculum that can be purchased for anyone interested in the Poultry project. Here is a breakdown of what youth can learn at different ages/stages:
Ages 7-9:
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Learn poultry breeds and body parts
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Learn how to care for and handle your birds
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Practice showmanship techniques
Ages 10-13:
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Learn how eggs are formed
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Select and judge broilers
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Make an egg candler
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Learn about pecking orders
Ages 14 and Older:
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Lead younger members in egg experiments
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Learn how to process chickens for food
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Learn about biotechnology and poultry careers
In addition to the curriculum, youth are also offered the opportunity to attend project meetings held by volunteers. Each year, youth are able to demonstrate the hard work that has been spent by participating locally at the county fair, area spring shows, and depending on age and placing, the Kansas State Fair.
The poultry project is a great opportunity for youth to learn important life skills. For more information about this project, contact Jennifer K. Terrell, 4-H Youth Development for K-State Research and Extension – Southwind District at [email protected] or 620-244-3826.
Free Friday Night Concert Sept. 14 at Heritage Pavilion
Amber and Ryan Goodbody are the featured artists this Friday night at the Heritage Park Pavilion, First and Main Streets.
Also featured will be David Pricket, guitar and vocal; Floyd Feezell, vocal; and Marilyn Adcock. guitar, autoharp, and vocals.
“The weather is predicted to be good so come early and bring your lawn chairs,” Ralph Carlson, coordinator of the Chamber of Commerce sponsored event, said. “I am pleased to have this lineup for this Friday.”
Liquor By The Drink Educational Dinner Sept. 22
