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Elsie Hurd, Analiese Rupprecht Chosen For All-State Choir
All-State Elementary Musicians Perform in Wichita
Out of 810 auditions, just 160 musicians were chosen to perform with the Kansas All-State Elementary Choir on the Century II stage in Wichita on February 21, 2019.
Two Fort Scott fifth graders were included in that performance.
Eugene Ware Elementary fifth graders Elsie Hurd and Analiese Rupprecht were selected to perform with some of the best elementary singers in the state through an audition process.
Mary Jo Harper, 3-5th Grade Music Educator at Eugene Ware recorded several student auditions and submitted them to be adjudicated last semester.
Elsie and Ana were notified they had made the All-State Elementary Choir in December, meaning they had just eight weeks of school to prepare and memorize music for the concert.
This is the fourth year students have had the opportunity to audition for the All-State Elementary Choir.
This year’s clinician was internationally-recognized choral conductor Henry Leck.
Students prepare music on their own between December and February, then come together for just five hours of rehearsal before performing as the opening concert for the Kansas Music Educator’s Association In-Service Workshop–a yearly event that consists of three days of professional development for music educators and ends with performances from high school All-State Ensembles: Band, Orchestra, and Choir.
Joining Elsie and Ana in Wichita were FSHS musicians Johnathan Gauthier, Aztreia Milton, Levi Bin, Mary Gladbach, and Madi Toth.
Submitted by MJ Harper, 620-719-6633, [email protected]
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Feb. 26-27
Obituary of Patty Daniels
Patricia Ellen “Patty” Daniels, age 91, a former resident of Redfield, Kansas, and more recently of the Presbyterian Village in Ft. Scott, passed away early Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at the Medicalodge in Ft. Scott.
She was born December 18, 1927, at the family home in Arcadia, Kansas, the daughter of Thomas Edward Potter and Edna Blanch Bradbury Potter. Patty grew up in Arcadia and graduated from the Arcadia High School. While in high school she played tennis and volleyball and also sang in the school choir. She was also a cheerleader.
Patty married Keith Daniels on April 3, 1946, at Iola, Kansas. Patty worked with Keith on their family farm. She also worked for J.C. Penney Co. for twenty-five years. In earlier years, she was a member of the Arcadia Christian Church. She later attended the Mt. Orum Baptist Church. She was also a past member of the Eastern Star and the EHU. She enjoyed going to garage sales and auctions.
Survivors include her four daughters, Linda Wilson and husband, Lafe, of Uniontown, Kansas; Peggy Hall, of Ft. Scott; Nancy Pruitt and husband, Roger, of Fulton, Kansas; and Jan Kraft and husband, David, of Gridley, Kansas; thirteen grandchildren, three step-grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. Also surviving is a sister, Bonnie Ericson of Heber Springs, Arkansas and three sisters-in-law, Judy Flanigan, Micki Daniels, and Lila Marie Daniels.
Her husband, Keith, preceded her in death on December 1, 2007. She was also preceded in death by her son, David Daniels; her grandson, Michael Pruitt; five sisters and a brother.
Rev. Jeff Cokely will conduct funeral services at 2:00 P.M. Friday, March 1st at the Mt. Orum Baptist Church south of Redfield.
Burial will follow in the Marion (Paint Creek) Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the Mt. Orum Church or the Son Flower Ministries which is an educational ministry for the youth of Z`orange, Haiti and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Chamber Coffee at Hole in the Wall Liquor Feb. 28
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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
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Hosted by:
Tiffany Durham/Adventures in Mission
@ Hole In The Wall Liquor
Location:
124 E. Wall St.
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend for networking, community announcements, and to learn about the hosting business or organization.
Members may pay $1 to make an announcement about an upcoming event, special/sale/discount, or news of any kind.
Upcoming Coffees:
March 7 – Bourbon County Arts Council (Annual Exhibit)
March 14 – Tri-Valley Development Services
March 21 – Briggs Auto of Fort Scott
March 28 – Bourbon County
Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Feb. 27
Chamber Annual Dinner and Awards March 14
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The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports Feb. 25
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Obituary of Mary Elaine Allen
Mary Elaine Allen, age 68, of Fort Scott, KS, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019, at Olathe Medical Center. She was born August 15, 1950, in Nevada, MO, the daughter of Alfred Leon and Betty Ruth (Anderson) Barker. She graduated from Fort Scott High School with the Class of ‘68 and attended Fort Scott Community College. She married Larry Lee Allen on February 2, 1969, in Fort Scott. They just celebrated their 50th Anniversary.
Mary worked for USD 234 as a paraprofessional for over 37 years before retiring due to her health. She enjoyed working with the students and staff. Her love for her students was evident in all she did and her impact on her students was immeasurable. Mary believed that her job extended well beyond school hours, helping her students however she could. She was a member of Fort Scott Nazarene Church. She loved to bake and decorate sugar cookies, make wedding flowers and cater meals. Mary was a loving wife, mom and mema. Her kids and grandkids were so important to her and she rarely missed an event they were involved in. She was a big supporter of the Fort Scott Tigers. During the summers, she enjoyed volunteering at Cross Trails Cowboy Ministry Rodeo Bible Camp. Whether it was helping in the kitchen, talking to the kids or just watching the activities that were taking place, you would always find a smile on her face.
Survivors include her husband, Larry, Fort Scott; two sons: Jason Allen and wife Dana, Fort Scott; Jeff Allen and wife Tara, Fort Scott, and daughter, Darlinda Harris and husband Chuck, Hepler; nine grandchildren: Kolby and Karson Harris, Karlea Hyman and husband Zack, Gabrielle, Marissa, and Julia Allen, and Alaina, Parker, and Paxton Allen; two brothers: Melvin Barker and wife Marilyn, Raymond Barker and wife Marie, both of Fort Scott; and brother- in-law, Terry Allen and wife Donna of Rowlett, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon & Betty Barker; and in-laws, Edward & Leota Allen.
Rev. Virgil Peck will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM Thursday, February 28th, at the Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 Wednesday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to Cross Trails Cowboy Ministry Rodeo Bible Camp and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
Obituary of Tammy Jewel Irene Conklin
Tammy Jewel Irene Conklin, age 51, resident of Pittsburg, KS, died Monday, February 25, 2019, at her home.
She was born on September 16, 1967, in Independence, KS, the daughter of Lawrence Leon and Betty Whinery Wade. Tammy grew up in Coffeyville, KS, before moving to Pittsburg, KS, in the early ’90s. Her life was devoted to her kids and grandkids. She was a licensed foster parent for many years. Tammy loved Mexican food and cooking for family gatherings. The more people and the louder the better.
Survivors include her children, Tamara Dawn Logan, Kandi Leeann Conklin, Donald Eugene Conklin, Jr., Rusty Conklin, Laura Wallace and many more; grandchildren, Tamara and James Logan, Jr., Sara Dawn Betty Logan, Kandace Logan, James Logan, III, Alexander Logan, all of Pittsburg, KS, Donald and Lindsay Conklin, McKenzie Moors, Kendall Weatherbie, Reese Conklin, Paisley Conklin, and Kennedy Conklin, all of McPherson, KS; a brother, Rockey Wade and wife Lynette and son, Dalton, Salem, MO; and a special aunt and second mother, Barbara Wheeler.
She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Conklin and her parents.
There was cremation. Rev. Jim Sukraw will conduct memorial services at 1:00 PM Friday, March 1st, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Tammy Conklin Memorial Fund 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.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Feb. 26
Fruit Trees Should Be Pruned Now
District Extension Agent, Horticulture
Southwind Extension District
111 S. Butler
Erie, KS 66733
Office: 620-244-3826
Cell: 620-496-8786
Are you itching to get out of the house and do something productive in the landscape? If you have fruit trees, then now is the time to prune! A little planning ahead with fruit trees can mean big rewards later in the growing season.
Are you like many who are “afraid” to prune? Don’t be. When done correctly, pruning is an essential component of growing a healthy, productive fruit tree. Fruit trees should be pruned every year and for several reasons. The first is the development of a strong tree structure. Pruning should begin when the tree is planted and continued each year thereafter. Another reason to prune is the increased penetration of sunlight for the development of fruit buds and for the fruit to mature properly.
Trees can be pruned this early (winter) because they are dormant. This can be done in January, February and even early March. Pruning when trees are dormant makes it easier to see undesirable branches because leaves aren’t present. It is important to do any pruning before dormant sprays are applied, to avoid spraying some of the wood that will later be removed. Total spray coverage of limbs, branches and shoots will be increased after pruning. Do not prune if temperatures are below 20°F because this can cause tissue damage.
Have your fruit trees been neglected for quite some time? If so, pruning can seem like an overwhelming task; where to start, how much wood to remove, etc. But a neglected tree can be revitalized.
The first step in revitalizing a neglected tree is to prune wood around the trunk area and near the ground. Remove all sucker growth around the trunk by cutting as close as possible to the point of origin. Next, remove all branches that hang below a 4-foot level. Prune them off at the supporting limb. Stand back and study the tree and decide the next cut to make. Retain scaffolds that are growing away from the tree center at wide angles with the trunk. Scaffolds are one of the main branches making the basic framework of a tree. They should be positioned on different sides of the tree for good distribution of the fruit crop.
The right tools are needed for proper pruning. Tools always need to be sharp so clean cuts can be made. Cuts that result in bark tears, stubs, or jagged surfaces are slow to heal and may even not completely heal. A scissor type of hand shear is used to prune small size wood, usually ¼ inch in diameter. Long handled loppers should be used to cut ¼ to ½ inch wood. These will need to be used generally by the third year of tree growth. For branches larger than ½ inch, use a fine-toothed pruning saw.
The Extension office has a publication titled, “Pruning Fruit Trees,” that explains in more detail how to prune depending on the age of the tree. It also has a section devoted to pruning different types of fruit trees. The publication has diagrams that demonstrate how and where pruning cuts should be made. As with most Extension services, this publication is free of charge.
If you would like me to evaluate your trees, give me a call and a home visit can be scheduled. Also, I would like to remind you of my office schedule. Monday and Friday – Erie; Tuesday – Iola; Thursday – Fort Scott; Wednesday morning – Yates Center and Wednesday afternoon – Chanute. New this year, I will be partnering with the Chanute Recreation Commission to have an office space to better serve the residents of Chanute.
Krista Harding is a K-State Research and Extension Agricultural agent assigned to Southwind District. She may be reached at 620-244-3826 or [email protected].
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.