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Frances Gorman Graves Nominated to Kansas Supreme Court
Governor makes appointment to Supreme Court Nominating Commission
Governor Laura Kelly today announced the appointment of Frances Gorman Graves to the Supreme Court Nominating Commission.
“Frances’ leadership experience and years of involvement in communications, along with her rural Kansas perspective, will be valuable as the Supreme Court Nominating Commission does its work,” Kelly said. “We appreciate her willingness to serve and be part of this important process.”
The nine-member Supreme Court Nominating Commission is responsible for recommending qualified individuals for appointment to the Kansas Supreme Court and Kansas Court of Appeals. Four of the members are non-attorneys appointed by the governor. The four appointees selected by the sitting governor each represent one congressional district in the state. Four others are attorneys selected by fellow attorneys in each of the congressional districts, with the chair of the commission an attorney elected by attorneys statewide.
Graves was appointed to a four-year term as one of the board’s four non-attorney members, and will serve starting on June 30. She’s currently the Assistant to the Director of Parsons Area Community Foundation. Previously, Graves was the Senior Media Researcher for Synoptos from 2012 to 2015, Adjunct Instructor at Labette Community College in Parsons from 2009 to 2012, Communications Coordinator at KU’s School of Business from 2008 to 2009, and Director of Strategic Communications for the Kansas Attorney General’s Office from 2007 to 2008. She and her family are farmers and ranchers in southeast Kansas.
Graves will assume the commission seat currently held by 2nd Congressional District non-attorney member Felita Kahrs of Topeka, who was appointed by Governor Sam Brownback.
Kelly will continue filling a significant number of vacancies in the coming months in her effort to rebuild Kansas, including new vacancies and other positions left unfilled by previous administrations.
Obituary of Cleo Bloomfield
Cleo Irma Bloomfield, age 93, a lifelong resident of Prescott, Kansas, passed away late Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.
She was born September 13, 1925, in Prescott, the daughter of Karl Ermel Allen and Alta May Phillips Allen.
Irma attended school in Prescott and graduated from the Prescott High School with the Class of 1943. She later attended Pittsburg State University.
Irma married Russell Ellis Bloomfield on August 11, 1943, at the Prescott Baptist Church. While Russell was serving with the Navy during World War II, Irma taught at a one room schoolhouse west of Prescott. She later worked for thirteen and a half years as the kitchen supervisor for the Country View Nursing Home in Prescott. She also served for several years as Prescott City Clerk.
She was a long time member of the Prescott Baptist Church where in earlier years she taught Sunday School and organized Vacation Bible School. She was an active member of the Prescott Community and volunteered her time with the annual Coal Center Days Festival. She also faithfully volunteered for the Reach Out Food Pantry and commodity distribution.
She loved to cook. Her popcorn balls were a favorite treat of many Prescott trick-or-treaters. She also made hundreds of dozens of cookies for hunter’s safety courses and other community events.
Survivors include her three sons, Darrell Bloomfield and wife, Roberta, of Ft. Scott, Kansas and Roger Bloomfield and Larry Bloomfield, both of Prescott; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren with one more on the way and two great-great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Her husband, Russell, preceded her in death on September 10, 2003. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Cleda Cannon and Margaret Roberts.
Rev. James Collins will conduct funeral services at 10:30 A.M. Monday, July 1st at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Prescott Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:30 P.M. Sunday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Reach Out Food Pantry 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.
Independence Day At FSNHS
Celebrate Independence Day with the Sights and Sounds of 1840’s Military Fireworks
FORT SCOTT, Kan. – Celebrate the anniversary of American independence with the sounds of cannon fire and homemade ice cream while honoring the service men and women who have defended the United States for the past 243 years. Thursday, July 4, Fort Scott National Historic Site will have artillery demonstrations twice each hour from noon until 4 pm. At 3:30 pm, we will pay tribute to the nation’s founders followed by a flag retreat at 4 pm.
The celebration continues on July 6 and 7 as you discover the rich history and significance of the fort. Experience frontier cooking demonstrations, play period games, see mock artillery and weapons drills, and explore the prairie grass as the fort comes to life before your eyes.
Thursday, July 4
12:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
12:30 pm – Homemade Ice Cream
1:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
2:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
3:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration
3:30 pm – Tribute to the Founders
4:00 pm – Artillery Salute and Flag Retreat
Saturday, July 6
10:00 am – Prairie Walk
12:00 pm – An Arm and a Leg: 1840s Medical Program
1:00-3:00 pm – Let the Games Begin-Historic Games station
3:00-4:30 pm – Going Green: Historic Gardens station
4:00 – Flag Retreat
Sunday July 7
11:00 am – Guided Tour of the Fort
12:00 pm – A Hearty Grip
1:00 pm – Guided Tour
2:00 pm – Democracy Run Wild
3:00 pm – The Price of War
4:00 pm – Flag Retreat
Visitors and local residents are reminded that fireworks are not permitted on the grounds of Fort Scott National Historic Site.
To find out more or become involved in activities at the Fort, please contact the park at 620-223-0310.
Fort Scott National Historic Site is a fee free park that offers a glimpse into the growth of our nation. A walk through the fort reveals the significant role it played in the opening of the West, as well as, the Civil War and the strife in the State of Kansas that preceded it. For more information about Fort Scott National Historic Site, please call the park at 620-223-0310, visit us at www.nps.gov/fosc, on Facebook www.facebook.com/FortScottNPS, Twitter www.twitter.com/FortScottNPS, and Instagram www.instagram.com/fortscottnps
About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 419 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit us at www.nps.gov, on Facebook www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice, Twitter www.twitter.com/natlparkservice, and YouTube www.youtube.com/nationalparkservice.
Chamber Coffee: Integrity Home Care and Hospice
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Ukulele and Guitar Lessons Offered At Buck Run
Fort Scott American Legion Thompson-Harkey Post 25 Scuttlebutt
Due to a Fort Scott Post 25 baseball game on July 1, July’s general meeting is moved to Tuesday, July 2 at 7 pm. Come to Laroche Field and support your Post 25 baseball team.
The new Legion year begins July 1. You will be receiving renewal notices in the mail. Your support for the American Legion and it’s programs are very important to our Veterans. The American Legion has been instrumental in pushing two congressional bills relating to Agent Orange and Blue Water Navy and the Legion Act to make all Veterans who served since December 7, 1941 eligible to join the American Legion. Without your membership, the American Legion would not have had the legislative clout necessary to have these bills heard in Congress.
Your support for the Fort Scott American Legion baseball team is needed. This is our 1st Legion baseball team in several years and we are literally starting from scratch on equipment. Myra and I will match $1.00 for every $10.00 donation. Our fundraising goal is $3,000. Registration, insurance, baseballs and other incidentals are expensive.
Our goal in Fort Scott is to build an American Legion baseball program based on integrity and develop young men of character for our community. and our nation.
Please mail your donation for the Fort Scott American Legion baseball team to
American Legion Post 25
PO Box 25
Fort Scott, Ks. 66701
You can make a donation at https://www.gofundme.com/fort-scott-american-legion-baseball/donate/?upsell=cpgn_share.
Call me at 620-215-1688 to arrange local pick up of your donation.
Upcoming Events
June 26 @ 6 pm. American Legion Post 25 baseball team versus Columbus at LaRoche Complex.
June 28. Graveside services with military honors for Post 25 Legionnaire David Dwight Bishard will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 28th at the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott. Friends and family will meet at the cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.
July 1 @ 6 pm. American Legion Post 25 baseball team versus Pittsburg at LaRoche Complex.
July 2. Post 25 meet and greet at 6:30 pm in Memorial Hall. Come and enjoy the fellowship of other Veterans. Bring an eligible Veteran to visit our Post.
July 2. Post 25 general membership meeting at 7 pm in Memorial Hall. Our membership meetings are open to all. SAL members are strongly encouraged to attend. Tonight’s meeting will include the installation of Post Officers for the 2019 – 20 Legion year. 2nd District Commander Marri Krupco will conduct the installation.
July 4. Post 25 Hot Dog giveaway at Fort Scott Wal-Mart from 11 am – 2pm or the dogs run out. Stop by for a free hot dog, bag of chips and a drink.
July 8 @ 6 pm. American Legion Post 25 baseball team versus Iola at Iola.
July 11. American Legion Post 25 Color Guard meets in Memorial Hall at 7 pm this month. The Post 25 Color Guard is open to all Post 25 Legionnaires and SAL members.
July 15 @ 6 pm. American Legion Post 25 baseball team versus Iola at LaRoche Complex.
July 19 – 21. American Legion Zone Tournament. Location to TBA.
July 31 – August 4. American Legion State Tournament. Location to TBA.
Remember to check out Post 25 on Facebook. It contains current information pertaining to Veterans and their families.
VA Shuttle July Schedule
Mondays. Fort Scott/Topeka VA Medical Center shuttle departs Pete’s Convenience Store, 1920 South Main Street, parking lot. Vets needing a ride for a medical appointment must call 785-925-0261 to schedule a seat. The shuttle will make stops in Pleasanton, Louisburg and Ottawa to pick up scheduled riders
Tuesdays. Fort Scott/Topeka VA Medical Center shuttle departs Pete’s Convenience Store, 1920 South Main Street, parking lot. Vets needing a ride for a medical appointment must call 785-925-0261 to schedule a seat. The shuttle will make stops in Pleasanton, Louisburg and Ottawa to pick up scheduled riders
Wednesdays. Fort Scott/Kansas City VA Medical Center shuttle departs Pete’s Convenience Store, 1920 South Main Street, parking lot. Vets needing a ride for a medical appointment must call 785-925-0261 to schedule a seat. The shuttle will make stops in Pleasanton, and Louisburg to pick up scheduled riders
The shuttle will make stops in Pleasanton, Louisburg and Ottawa to pick up scheduled riders.
Carl Jowers. Commander
Fort Scott American Legion Post 25
Telephone: 620.215.1688
Email: [email protected]
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports June 26
LibraryCon Coming July 20: Creative People Needed
“Fort Scott Public Library seeks creative people and fans of all sorts to appear as guests at our first LibraryCon Community Event,” said Valetta Cannon, Fort Scott Public Library Youth Librarian, and Assistant Director.
“We are hoping to have a few people give talks or workshops on such things as costume design, DIY props, speaking in an accent or getting into character, or the like,” she said. ” Also welcome are book talks on favorite books within one or more genres, readings from original works, and displays of art or writings by a local artist or author.
“Love books or a favorite show, movie, series, or entertainment genre? Lead a trivia session covering your area(s) of expertise.”
Family-friendly ideas, decorations, costumes, and other contributions are welcome!
The free event will take place on July 20, 10 am – 2 pm, all throughout the library, and is for all ages.
Volunteers are welcome to stay for as little as a half hour or as much as the whole four hours, depending on their activity, availability, and preference.
Letters stating hours served will be provided upon request.
Contact Valetta Cannon at (620)223-2882, email her at [email protected], or visit in person at the library if interested in being part of this event.
Friday Night Free Concert: Mound City Trio
The Friday Night Free Concert is at 7 p.m. each Friday evening at Heritage Park, First and Main Streets.
“This week’s show will feature a trio from Mound City,” Ralph Carlson, event organizer, said. “The trio features Tammie Snyder assistant pastor of the Mound City Christian Church. Tammie is the lead singer, Rob Hunt is vocal and keyboard, and Jamie Miller is percussion.”
“The group plays regularly at the Mound City Christian Church and other venues,” Carlson said. “Their music includesGospell, hymns, traditional music and classic rock. The group does most of their own special arrangements. I have heard their recording and am particularly impressed by the musical talent, the arrangements and the sincerity of their musical presentations.”
In the event of foul weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Grounds Coffee Shop.
“Come early and bring a lawn chair as seating is limited,” he said.
Express Employment Professionals Ribbon Cutting July 9
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LMC Hosts Fellows
front row (L-R): Wesley Hedgepeth, Thomas Knab.
The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes is hosting five award-winning educators from across the nation for a week-long fellowship.
During the fellowship, teachers share pedagogical strategies for facilitating project-based learning through unsung heroes.
They will explore Fort Scott with visits to The Fort Scott National Historic Site, City Hall, Kiwanis Club, Gordon Parks Center, LaRoche Baseball Complex, and downtown shops and restaurants.
A highlight of the Fellowship is a video conference with Lowell Milken. The teachers begin the process of an unsung hero project, which will be concluded the following school year with their students.