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Entertainment, Fort Scott

LibraryCon Features Local Authors July 20

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Fort Scott Public Library is hosting its first-ever LibraryCon event on July 20, from 10 am to 2 pm. Based upon community participation and interest, this may turn into an annual event.
 
Local Authors Appearing for Autographs and Discussion
Cathy Werling
Bio: Cathy Werling is a retired elementary educator living in Fort Scott, Kansas.  Her passion for helping students develop positive character traits and seek out worthy role models led to her part-time work at the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes.  Through her series of books about these humble heroes, Cathy hopes to inspire children to truly be those people who make a positive difference in the lives of others.
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Pastor James Collins
Bio: James Collins currently serves as Senior Pastor at First Southern Baptist Church in historic Fort Scott, Kansas. He has served in various pastoral positions in Kanas, Oklahoma, and California. Prior to accepting the position in Fort Scott, James served as a United States Army Chaplain where he saw service in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn, and Operation Inherent Resolve.

A life-long learner, James has four graduate degrees and is in the dissertation phase for the Doctor of Ministry Degree at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. He loves reading, especially books on Bible prophecy.
James is married to the love of his life, Amanda Collins. They have three incredible children, Abby, Timothy, and John. The Collins’ live in Fort Scott, Kansas where they are restoring a Victorian house.
You can find more information on his books and ministry at www.thepointis.net.

Other Guests:
Briana Spurgeon, AKA “The Cookie Momster”
The Cookie Momster makes and sells specialty cookies for all occasions. You may find photos of her work on her Facebook page. Join her in the library event room from 10 – 11 am to create a delicious cookie of your own and hear a story read by her.
Angela Bin, AKA the “Queen of Hearts”
FSHS drama teacher, Angela Bin will join us as the iconic Alice in Wonderland character, with a possible appearance by her daughter, Emma. They will lead activities related to the story.
 
Also appearing: Professor Harold Hicks will lead a creative writing workshop for kids from 1 – 2 pm in the event room. Susan Messer will lead a round of mystery trivia and another on children’s literature, Taylor Qualls will help with some activities, Dominic Cannon will lead a tabletop gaming session, Ashley Cannon will host anime activities, and Kaylee Cannon will oversee activities related to cartoons.
The library hopes more community members will sign up to help! Specifically needed are more people to lead rounds of trivia (Miss Val can come up with the questions; volunteers would just need to read them and award prizes), oversee kids’ activities, and dress up in costumes to help make the event more interesting and fun. If enough attendees come in costume, a costume contest will also be held, with prizes awarded in several categories. Judges are also needed in order to offer the contest. Contact Valetta Cannon at [email protected] or 620-223-2882 or stop by the library if you would like to help.
Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott

StoryWalk: Reading and Relationships

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The program that combines walking, reading, talking, and learning into one enjoyable family activity is returning to Fort Scott. StoryWalk is a collaborative public offering for families of young children to help with reading skills, develop relationship skills, have a physically active, outdoors experience together, according to Joy Miller with Kansas State University Research and Extension.

Fort Scott Public Library and K-State have once again collaborated on the family reading program.

Beginning Sunday, July 14, families can go to the library at 201 S. National Avenue to begin StoryWalk. A different story will be featured every three weeks until the end of the program on September 16.

Story panels begin at the ground level door on the north side of the library. Families may then proceed counterclockwise walking around the block from Second Street to National Avenue to Third Street to Main Street, then back to the library.

Ideally, families will read each panel, talk about the story, and move on to the next panel.

Every three weeks, a new book for young children will be featured, giving families abundant opportunities for finding time to enjoy the activity and even do repeate readings.

The theme of this installment of StoryWalk is to encourage families to walk together while learning scientific themes.

For the past two years, the extension office and the library have hosted similar storywalk programs.

Featured books will be “The Magic School Bus Plants Seeds,” “The Magic School Bus Gets Eaten,” and “The Magic School Bus Gets Planted,”  by Joanna Cole.

Questions about StoryWalk can be directed to Joy Miller at 620-223-3720 or Valetta Cannon at 620-223-2882.

 
Obituary

Obituary of Sandra Lucas

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Sandra Ruth Lucas, age 69, a resident of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.
She was born October 25, 1949, in Hartford, Kentucky, the daughter of Hardin Solomon “H. S.” Baird and Dolores James Baird.  Sandy first married Richard Evans.  They had three children and later divorced.
She later married Richard Lucas on October 7, 2001, at Omaha, Nebraska.
Sandy was a registered nurse and had worked in the labor and delivery wards of several hospitals in both Kentucky and Tennessee.  Sandy enjoyed quilting, reading and spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was a member of the Lewis Lane Southern Baptist Church of Owensboro, Kentucky.

Survivors include her husband, Ron, of the home; a son, Richard Anthony Evans, of Newburg, Indiana and two daughters, Rachel Ann Barnette, of Columbia, Tennessee and Robin April Evans, of Danville, Illinois; two step-daughters, Kristine Logan and husband, Al, of Lansing, Kansas and Robin Stickle-Lucas of Lawrence, Kansas; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  Also surviving is her mother, Dolores VanFleet and her brother, Jim VanFleet and wife, Michelle, all of Rockport, Indiana.

She was preceded in death by her father.

There was cremation and no services are planned at this time.  Memorials are suggested to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 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.

Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Get Productive With Google’s Digital Tools

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REMINDER:
Google Livestream:
Get Productive With Google’s Digital Tools
hosted by the
Chamber of Commerce
is next Wednesday, July 17th!!!
Google Livestream: Get Productive With Google’s Digital Tools
hosted by the Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, July 17th from 11am-12pm
at the Lowell Milken Center, 1 S. Main St.
Whether you’re a student, job seeker, parent, volunteer, an employee, or business owner, digital tools can help you manage everyday tasks more efficiently.
Topics covered:
– How Google’s office productivity tools (including Gmail, Calendar, Drive and other apps) can boost productivity
– Tips and tricks for getting more out of the tools, and how to use them most efficiently
– Creative ways to accomplish a variety of tasks for your professional and personal projects in your everyday life
For more information
or to register for the
FREE Google Livestream,
click HERE.
Government, Kansas

Vacancy On Kansas Supreme Court

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Governor’s statement on Justice Johnson’s retirement

 

“Justice Lee Johnson has been a dedicated and distinguished public servant, first in Sumner County and then for 18 years on the bench in Kansas, to include 12 years on the Kansas Supreme Court,” Gov. Laura Kelly said. “I want to thank him for his service to the state and wish him the best in his well-deserved retirement.”

 

The process to fill the vacancy will begin with the Supreme Court Nominating Commission, which will submit the names of three qualified individuals to the governor. The governor interviews the candidates and makes the appointment. Supreme Court justices stand for retention every six years.

 

Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee at Hedgehog.INK July 11

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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
Join us for Chamber Coffee
Hosted by:

Hedgehog.INK
Location:

16 S. Main St., Fort Scott
Thursday, July 11, 2019  at 8:00 a.m.
Visit Hedgehog’s website by clicking HERE.
Visit Hedgehog’s Facebook page HERE.


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:
July 18 – Bourbon County Fair
July 25 – Bourbon County E-Community @ Sleep Inn
August 1 – OPEN – CALL TO SCHEDULE
August 8 – State Farm/Meeks Law Firm
Government, Kansas

Spurling joins Department of Revenue as Legislative Liaison

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TOPEKA, Kan. – Secretary Burghart announces the selection of Ethan Spurling to take over the position of Legislative Liaison for the Kansas Department of Revenue. Spurling joins the Department after serving as Operations and Scheduling Coordinator in Governor Laura Kelly’s office since January.

“Ethan will bring a unique perspective to this position with his previous experience and relationship building at the municipal level,” Secretary Mark Burghart said. “We look forward to taking that experience and expanding that within his role.”

Prior to his time with the Kelly-Rogers administration, Spurling served the City of Frontenac, Kansas as a city councilman for almost four years.

“It was during my time serving as a city councilman I found a great understanding of civic duty.” Spurling said. “This is a great opportunity to continue that passion while working alongside legislators to help Kansans.”

 

Spurling is a 2018 graduate of Pittsburg State University with degree in Political Science and International Studies.