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Fort Scott High School FCCLA Officers Medal at Districts

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picture: From left: Carley Horton and Emma Scott. Submitted photo.
 

FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders of America) officers Emma Scott and Carley Horton competed in the annual District H STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Event competitions on February 24th. Students from across southeast Kansas came together virtually to be recognized for their hard work and accomplishments this school year. 


Emma Scott competed in the Career Investigation Event and received Gold! Her project covered an extensive research project that encouraged her to explore a career in education.  Scott says, “I learned a lot researching elementary education.  I have found that I am also interested in Family and Consumer Science education. I can see myself pursuing either career.”

Carley Horton competed in the Nutrition and Wellness Event and received Silver! She researched healthy lifestyle choices and created a nutrition and wellness plan based on her personal needs.  “I learned communication skills,” Horton says.

About FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA has more than 182,000 members and 5,253 chapters from 48 state associations, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

 
About STAR Events
STAR Events are competitive events in which members are recognized for their proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and career preparation. STAR Events allow students to compete individually or as a team. There are more than 30 STAR Events students can choose to compete in, all which recognize participants who demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities to actively identify an issue concerning families, careers, or communities, research the topic, and develop and implement a project to advocate for positive change.


Bourbon County, K-State Extension

Starlite FCE Minutes of Feb. 25

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Starlite FCE

February 25, 2021

 

The February meeting of the Starlite FCE was held at the Yeager building at the Fairgrounds.  President Glenda Miller called the meeting to order and Joyce Allen led the members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Club Collect.  Nine members were in attendance, they reported that they had volunteered for four hours and had recycled sixty pounds of cardboard.

The minutes of the precious meeting were read and approved.  Doris Ericson presented the treasurer report.  Glenda Miller passed out the new membership roll and informed us Sekan will except cardboard on Mondays.

Jackie Warren reported that as of now we are planning to have an Open Class at the Fair this year and asked for a show of hands of those who would be able to help.

New Business consisted of planning an Easter party for Tri-Valley.  It was decided to make bunny bags and fill with treats and to has an egg hunt.  Everyone is to bring wrapped candy to place in eggs and bags.

Deb Lust moved that the meeting be adjourned, Doris Ericson seconded the motion, motion carried, meeting adjourned.  After the meeting Deb Lust presented a program on Character Counts- Responsibility.  Doris Ericson and Deb Lust provided refreshments of cake, M&M and water, which were enjoyed by all.

 

Prepared by

Terri Williams

 

Obituary

Obituary of Carol Barrett

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Carol Irene Barrett, age 87, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, at the Via Christi Emergency Room in Ft. Scott.

She was born August 6, 1933, in Mapleton, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence A. Kern and Myrtle N. Clayton Kern.  Carol attended grade school at Mapleton and graduated from the Fulton High School and later Ft. Scott Junior College.

She married Ira Robert “Bob” Barrett on June 14, 1953, at Mapleton.  Bob and Carol made their home in Mapleton the majority of their married life.  Carol had worked for Mid-America Business Forms which later became Ennis for many years.  She was a member of the Mapleton Christian Church.

Following Bob’s death in 1994, Carol moved to Ft. Scott where she became an active member of Community Christian Church.  She also served with pastoral care for the Mercy Hospital Auxiliary.  She was a past member of the Eastern Star and had volunteered her time for the American Red Cross.

Carol was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She enjoyed attending her children’s grandchildren’s activities and attending family get-togethers.  She enjoyed working in her yard and going to garage sales.

Survivors include her three sons, Mike Barrett of Pearl, Mississippi, Pat Barrett and wife, Deb, of Wichita, Kansas and Tim Barrett and wife, Missy, of Ft. Scott, Kansas; five grandchildren, Christy, Jacob, Jaron, Lacy, and Colby, six great-grandchildren, Amanda, Matthew, Tracen, Alice, Eva and Arya, and a great-great-grandson, Jaxson.

Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, a daughter-in-law, Libby Barrett, and a brother, Clarence A. “C.A.” Kern, Jr.

Pastor Tim Woodring will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 8th at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Mapleton Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 P.M. Sunday afternoon at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the Community Christian Church 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.

Obituary

Death Notice For Pamela Bloomfield

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Pamela Jean Bloomfield, age 63, resident of Ft. Scott, KS, died Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Medicalodge of Ft. Scott.  Services will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel.  Memorials are suggested to the Pamela Bloomfield 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.

Fort Scott, Government

Updated FS Commission Special Meeting March 4

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(Updated) The City Commission will meet for a special meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 4th, 2021 at City Hall in the City Commission meeting room at 123 South Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. The City Commission will meet to interview candidates for the City Attorney position. They will also meet to discuss accepting RFQ’s for City Engineering services.

This meeting will be broadcast on the City’s You tube channel. This meeting is open to the public.

Bourbon County, Schools, Sports

UHS BASKETBALL ROUND 1 SUBSTATE RESULTS 3/1 and 3/2

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Adelay Martin. Submitted photo.

Uniontown hosted the first round of our 2-A Sub-State games on Monday and Tuesday this week. Both teams were victorious and will move on to the next round, hosted at Humboldt on Thursday and Friday.

The Lady Eagles once again defeated the Southeast Lancers with a score of 58-29. Karleigh Schoenberger scored 23 points and had 2 assists and 2 steals. Danielle Howard had 16 points, 4 assists, and 7 steals. Sammie Hampton had 5 rebounds and Gwenyth Fry had 3.

“The girls played hard and took care of business tonight. We will face Humboldt in the second round on Friday. We’ve got what it takes, but it will take all we’ve got,” said Coach Miller.

Point guard Danielle Howard said, “It was a good win for our last home game. We’re looking forward to another game against Humboldt.”

The boys played Jayhawk and won 50-44. Jake Harvey had 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals. Luke Perry scored 10 points and had 4 assists. Clay Sutterby also scored 10 points and had 12 rebounds. Dawson Dreisbach had 5 rebounds.

“We’ve reached the point in the season where it’s win or go home,” Coach Hays said. “The boys played really well in spurts tonight against Jayhawk Linn. We turned the ball over too much and didn’t rebound very well, however. Those are both things we will need to get fixed heading into our matchup with Southeast on Thursday.”

Bourbon County

Teen Transportation Safety Virtual Conference Offered

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Here is an exciting opportunity for teens in your communities!

Please, share with your coalitions and communities, Thank you!

If you have any questions please contact Laura Moore

 

The Kansas Teen Transportation Safety Conference is virtual.  https://www.ktsro.org/kansas-teen-transportation-safety-conference.

 

We encourage you to invite ALL of your middle and high school students to the Kansas Teen Transportation Safety Conference by sharing this link https://www.ktsro.org/kttsc-registration-form and allowing all students to register themselves.

All registered sponsors and students will receive a conference registration kit including a shirt and other goodies.

Session will be recorded so can be watched later.

Let us know if you have questions!

Thanks!

 

 

Laura Moore 

State SAFE Coordinator

DCCCA Inc, Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office

www.ktsro.org/safe    

* 785-430-4026 * 2930 SW Wanamaker Drive * Topeka, KS  66614 * fax 785-233-1342

                                                                                    

 

Bourbon County

Bourbon County Coalition Minutes of March 3

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Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition

General Membership Meeting Agenda

March 3, 2021

  1. Welcome: Billie Jo welcomed fourteen members representing fifteen agencies to the meeting. She informed members that she is waiting on information from the City of Fort Scott in order to finalize the 2021 family swim pass application. Details will be forwarded as soon as possible.

Following the March 2 Board meeting, it was decided that we would continue to meet through Zoom for April, May, and June, not meet in July, and resume face-to-face meetings at the Scott View Apartments (High Rise) Community Room in August.

  1. Member Introductions and Announcements:
  • Allen Schelleck, Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries and Salvation Army: Allen is still waiting on the budget for Salvation Army so does not yet know how much assistance will be available through that program. Although he had some trouble securing heaters, he now has heaters and blankets available for those in need; funds for this program were provided by the Fort Scott Community Foundation.
  • Elizabeth Schafer, CASA, Next Steps, Feeding Families: Next Steps is on hold due to the pandemic; Feeding Families is serving 300-325 meals each week. Due to the numbers of meals and lack of adequate seating space, it is very likely that Feeding Families will remain a “to-go” meal even after the pandemic is over.
  • Cinda Reynolds, American Red Cross: All assistance and trainings through Red Cross are being done virtually. Cinda will be helping with the Iola blood drive next week.
  • Patty Simpson, Fort Scott Housing Authority: Patty has a one-bedroom apartment available with no waiting; she will have several others of varying sizes available soon. These are income based rentals subsidized through HUD.
  • Alice Leonard, SEK-CAP Head Start: They are especially in need of applications for the home-based programs.
  • J.J. Karlinger KVC: They are instituting projects to help foster children throughout the year rather than just at Christmas; for the month of March, they will be doing “Underwearness” where they will collect new underwear, socks, pajamas, etc. If anyone would like to help with this project, or obtain information on fostering, contact J. J. at [email protected].
  • Christine Abbott, Southeast Kansas Works: Funds are available for job training and assistance. The Pittsburg office is open five days each week; the Fort Scott BWERK office is manned twice each week. Contact Christine at 620-779-3727 for specific office hours and appointments.
  • Mandi H-Woods, Healthy Families: She is doing online group activities to educate about healthy eating! She is in the process of starting parent support groups.
  • Michele Stevenson, Fort Scott Early Childhood Center, USD 234: Michele works with children from pre-natal through age 6; she does have some openings. She has been able to do home visits with masks and social distancing. She and Star McClellan, Parents as Teachers, were able to do a Family Event Drive Through activity where parents were provided many resources, wonderful freebies, and door prizes.
  • Shana McClure, DCF: LIEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) applications continue to be accepted until the last day of March. These can be completed online or applications can be obtained at DCF.
  • Andrea Scott, Principal, USD 234 PreSchool: The Four-Year-Old At-Risk program and Kansas PreSchool Pilot program are housed in the preschool building at Fourth and Judson where they serve one hundred children. She also has a classroom at New Generations. Andrea is also working on establishing and maintaining an Early Childhood Committee to help ensure that our preschools and daycares continue to prepare our students for kindergarten.
  • Jody Hoener, Healthy Bourbon County: Jody was instrumental in creating Healthy Bourbon County in 2016. This organization has highlighted healthy eating and cultivating habits into our Bourbon County lifestyle with the overall goal of healthier people. Jody can also provide assistance for those persons who own or wish to start a small business.
  • Sandra Haggard, RSVP: Sandy needs service ideas for our senior volunteers in Bourbon County. Her grant areas for volunteerism include opioid prevention, food distribution, veterans, blood drives, and K-12 support. Right now, Bourbon County RSVP has volunteers at The Beacon.
  1. Program (no programs for Zoom meetings)
  1. Open Forum: Dena Kemp was unable to attend today’s meeting; if anyone would like resources, training, or technical assistance surrounding substance use prevention, suicide prevention, or problem gambling, contact Dena.
  1. Adjournment: Next General Membership meeting will be April 7, 2021 by Zoom.