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Chamber Coffee Hosted by The Iron Star Antiques on March 13
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Obituary of Tommy Keith
Tommy C. Keith, age 83, resident of Arma, KS passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg, KS. He was born on May 15, 1941, in Chanute, KS the son of Frank and Virginia Keith. He graduated from Chanute High School then Pittsburg State University.
Tom worked his entire career for the State of Kansas as an SRS supervisor until retirement.
He married Cindy Cole in 1989 in Fort Scott.
Tom enjoyed working at the sale barn after retirement.
His hobbies included fishing and attending all the grandkids’ activities and athletic events.
He would often be found at Jo’s One Stop in Arma, swapping stories over coffee with friends.
Survivors include his wife Cindy of the home; 4 children, Tracey Bogina (Greg) Arma, KS, Piper Richardson, Arma, KS, Shane Shepherd, Kansas City, KS, and Doug Shepherd, Joplin, MO; 5 grandchildren, Austin Bogina (Karley), J. T. Richardson (Hunter), Kaylee Bogina, Caedence Shepherd, and Zachary Shepherd; and one great grandchild, Cove Richardson.
Besides his first wife, Kyle, he was preceded in death by his parents.
There was cremation. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 21st at the Evergreen Cemetery
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Thursday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to S.E.K. Animal Advocates 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 online at cheneywitt.com.
State Agency Jobs at March 19 Virtual Job Fair
KANSASWORKS Highlights Available State Agency Jobs at March Job Fair
TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month’s Virtual State Agency Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 19.
“Our state agencies have provided thousands of Kansans with fulfilling careers in public service,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “For those who are beginning the search for a professional career or those looking for a change of scenery — I encourage you to consider a purpose-driven role at one of our many departments and see what the State of Kansas has to offer.”
There are nearly 500 open agency positions located all across the state that range from entry to senior level careers. The virtual job fair format allows anyone searching for a state position to fill out applications, chat live and interview virtually with participating agencies.
This month’s Virtual State Agency Job Fair portal features helpful information such as a jobseeker training video, a list of participating agencies, and channels for attendees to register and log in. Jobseekers are encouraged to dress professionally, as they might be asked to engage in an interview.
Candidates can participate through any digital device. Any individual with a disability may request accommodations by contacting their nearest workforce center at (877) 509-6757 prior to the event.
Registration is required to participate in virtual job fairs, regardless of previous participation. To register, click here.
About the Kansas Department of Commerce:
As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce’s project successes, Kansas was awarded Area Development Magazine’s prestigious Gold Shovel award in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, and was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Governor’s Cup by Site Selection Magazine.
About the KANSASWORKS:
KANSASWORKS links businesses, job candidates and educational institutions to ensure that employers can find skilled workers. Services are provided to employers and job candidates through the state’s 27 workforce centers, online or virtual services KANSASWORKS is completely free for all Kansans to use. Learn more at KANSASWORKS.com. State employment opportunities can be found at jobs.ks.gov.
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Women’s Luncheon March 26 at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports March 12
ARTEFFECT Celebrates Women’s History Month
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USD234 Board of Ed. Minutes of March 10
Unified School District 234
424 South Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697
620-223-0800 Fax 620-223-2760
DESTRY BROWN
Superintendent
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
NEWS RELEASE
Monday, March 10, 2025
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025, for their regular monthly meeting at 409 S Judson.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
The board approved the official agenda, and the consent agenda as follows:
Board Minutes
Board Minutes
02-10-25
Financials – Cash Flow Report
Check Register
Payroll – February 20, 2025 – $1,699,042.60
Activity Funds Accounts
USD 234 Gifts
March is Theatre in Our Schools Month. Cooper George, President, and Emi King, Secretary, presented to the Board. Cooper has been involved for six years and he explained the benefits such as working as a team and learning how to become adults. Emi was excited to share about the creativity and development of many skills that she has been able to acquire in the last two years she has been involved. They both had a presentation that included many activities, plays, and events that the department is involved in. Everyone is invited to attend the upcoming Talent Show on March 28, 2025.
Meredith Tucker, No Limits Rehab, was recognized by Special Education Director Tonya Barnes. Meredith is one of the district’s Physical Therapist. She said she loves being a part of the community and school district. Mrs. Barnes thanked her for her willingness and excitement to help our district’s students.
Superintendent Destry Brown reported that the district has been chosen for the Stepping Up Initiative Grant. This first year will be mostly planning, and he said that the group will be great to work with and is excited for this grant.
Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided the Board with a shared update. The building on Horton Street will be starting demo soon. He also updated about the Cell Phone Tower purchase and how he is working for a bid soon.
Special Education Director Tonya Barnes updated the Board on Categorical Aid with a payment on March 15.
Nick Johnson, Preschool Principal, staff, and several students were present to inform the Board about the Preschool program. There are 122 students with five teachers. Principal Johnson recognized the excellent staff that works with these students. A few of the students help everyone in attendance with their morning pretzel song. Staff also recognized Principal Johnson for helping in every area throughout the Preschool including driving a van and more.
Michelle Stevenson, Early Childhood Coordinator, works with prenatal to six-year-olds. She works on building relationships with parent/child/community. It is a literacy and strength-based program that with each visit the children receive a new book. This program provides different events for families each year.
The Board Approved the following items:
- 2025-26 School Calendar (Pending Negotiations)
- Designate Make up Day due to missed weather
- JAG Kansas School to Work Program Renewal
There was discussion about possible sale of district owned property. This was discussion only.
There were none present for public forum.
The Board went into an executive session for personnel matters.
President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.
PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED
March 10, 2025
RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
Hall, Kathi – Supplemental Resignation – Assistant Wrestling Coach
Holm, Susan – Resignation – Paraprofessional – High School
Mills, Lacy – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Trimble, Aidan – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
TRANSFER:
Rainey, Taylor – KRI SPED Teacher to Eugene Ware SPED Teacher
Pitts, Jaxon – Maintenance II Groundskeeper to Maintenance I Groundskeeper/Athletic Fields Manager
Torres, Cynthia – ELA Teacher to Spanish Teacher – High School 2025-26
EMPLOYMENT:
Certified Recommendations
Carney, Drew – PE & Weights – High School
Erie, Aleana – English Teacher – High School
Classified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Bowman, Kinsley – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
Chaplin, Mercedes – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Miller, Martha – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Weber, Shelia – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware
Supplemental Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:
Abati, Delynn – Head Dance Team Coach – High School
Glades, Matt – Assistant Football Coach – High School
Horton, Curtis – Assistant Football – High School
Martin, Dave – Assistant Girls’ Swim Coach
Woods, Nick – Assistant Track Coach – High School
Administration Contracts – Extended 26-27
Terry Mayfield
Tonya Barnes
Nick Johnson
Chris Garzone
Nicole Gilmore
Yasmina Query
Brandon Boyd
Zach Johnson
Matt Harris
Scott Kimble
Jeff Johnson
Obituary of Lucille Goltra
Lucille R. Goltra, age 97, resident of Fort Scott, KS passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 (12 days shy of her 98th birthday) at the Medicalodges in Fort Scott. She was born March 22, 1927, in rural Bourbon County, KS, the daughter of Charles O. and Helen Grace (Roberts) David. Lucille married Robert J. Goltra, Sr. on January 24, 1947. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1991.
Lucille grew up on the family homestead in rural Bourbon County. She graduated from the Fort Scott High School with the class of 1944.
Lucille worked briefly outside the home, however, with the birth of her and Bob’s 9 children, her life was filled with being a homemaker and Mother. Her life became more enriched and fulfilled with the births of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
Lucille is survived by 3 sons; Robert Goltra, Jr (Carol) of Emporia, KS, David Goltra (Eileen) of Fort Scott, and Tim Goltra (Shirley) of Fort Scott; 4 daughters, Mary Brown of Satanta, KS, Margie Fountain (Rick) of Fort Scott, Carole Minor of Fort Scott, and Teri Crays (Brent) of Fort Scott; and a son-n-law Ron Wunderly, Fort Scott. Also surviving are 28 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; 4 nieces; and 1 nephew.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert; her parents; a sister, Maxine Foote; a brother Ralph David; 2 daughter’s Patricia Hall and Kathryn Wunderly; a grandson Daniel (Danny) Hall; and 2 sons-in-law Monty Brown and Floyd Minor.
Robert Joseph Goltra, III will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 18th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.
Obituary of Donna Housman
Donna Louise Housman age 76 resident of Fort Scott, KS died Saturday at her home surrounded by family.
She was born on October 7, 1948, in Fort Scott, KS to the parents of Clarence & Virginia Culp Enos. Donna moved to New Jersey where she created her family and moved back to Fort Scott in 1991, where she then worked as CNA and then later worked at BNSF Railroad as a Transportation driver. She loved to volunteer in her community, Christian Motorcycle Association, & in her church! She also made sure to attend all her grandchildren & great grandchildren’s events when she was able. She loved gardening, sewing, and crocheting in her down time.
Survivors include her husband Brian Housman of the home, 2 daughters; Jacqueline Arbogast of Ft. Scott (SIL Charles Arbogast Jr of Oklahoma), Stephanie Smith-Hinson and husband Darrin of Garfield, NJ; 1 Son Christopher Smith of (Utah). 11 grandchildren (their spouses) and 21 great grandchildren & several nieces & nephews; and great nieces & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Virginia, a brother Larry Enos, a sister Pamela Bloomfield, a son John Enos, 1 great granddaughter & 1 rainbow baby & 1 great nephew Christian Golden.
Rev. Dusty Drake will conduct funeral services at 11:00 AM Friday March 14th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Large Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until service time Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Care to Share 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 online at cheneywitt.com.
Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports March 11
Obituary of Lloyd “Skip” Brown
Lloyd Wilson “Skip” Brown, 79, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife Laura by his side. He was a beloved son, brother, husband and friend to many people on his journey through life. Born in Baltimore MD, he grew up around the world, courtesy of the United States Army, to include Japan, Europe and numerous family postings in the United States.
He attended Fishburne Military Academy and the Citadel in his youth. In March of 1964, Skip joined the US Army at the age of 18, and in that same year was accepted to Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Fort Benning, GA. Skip graduated from OCS in June of 1965 at the age of 20 years old. In December of 1967 he was promoted to Captain. He was deployed to Vietnam in January of 1968, where he was assigned as the company commander for the Infantry Mobile Riverine Force two days before the TET offensive broke out. Captain Brown was awarded the Silver Star for Valor for his actions in combat while leading his company against a numerically superior enemy force.
Following his service to his country, he lived in several places from coast to coast. He had various work passions, to include but not limited to being a police officer in Arlington, VA, and had his own construction businesses in California and Columbia, SC. As his own boss, he built houses, horse barns, and many additions and reconstructions of homes and offices. He took great pride in his innovations and eye-catching results. Finally settling in Fort Scott, KS as a deputy with the Bourbon County Sherrif’s Office.
He was preceded in death by his father Col. Lloyd J Brown, his mother Jeanne Brown, his beloved “Pop Pop” Wilson Porter Smith, “Nana” Jane Smith and his step-son Frederick Canaan Lee Smith.
He is survived by his adored wife Laura Brown, stepson Jesse Smith and wife Misty, stepdaughter Tanya Glessner and husband Randy, and mother-in-law Marjorie Turner, of Fort Scott, Kansas. His Step mother, Gisela Brown of Clearwater FL, his sister Sherrie Coleman and husband David, nephew Sean Coleman and wife Mary and great nephew JAC. His niece Brittany Moebes and husband Brandon, of Lexington and Columbia SC. Life long friends Bill and Dr. Nancy Saunders of San Antonio, TX, Larry (Bear) and Melanie Cinicola, of MS. Numerous close friends of Bourbon County: Chris Cotter, Mike Herrin, Jason Findley, Tom Davis, Sherrif Bill Martin, Adam LaRoche, Arthur Pearson, Lesley Herrin and many others that he met during his 11 years with the Bourbon County Sherrif’s Office.
Skip married his soul mate Laura on April 15, 2016. He chose that date, he said, so he would never forget his anniversary! He loved Laura with his whole being and did not want to leave her. He surpassed every medical obstacle to be with her as long as humanly possible.
Tom Davis will conduct Funeral Services at 10 am on March 17th, 2025, at Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel.
Burial will follow in Oak Grove cemetery.
A visitation will be held Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 2-4 pm at Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to the American Legion 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 online at cheneywitt.com.