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Category Archives: Bourbon County
K-State Healthy Lifestyle Challenge Begins
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The Bourbon County Commission Agenda for March 2
Learn How to Can
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Bourbon County Arts Council Exhibit Features Many Local Artists
An annual art exhibit will include several local artists this weekend.
The Bourbon County Arts Council will present its 31st Annual Fine Arts Exhibit, March 2 through 11, at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, on the Campus of Fort Scott Community College at 2108 S. Horton.
Local artists entered include Kathryn Allen, Haley Beaton, Trista Brigg, Rylee Coulter, Stephanie Erie, Bareigh Farrell, Steve Floyd, Grace French, Alie Fuhrman, Chance Fuhrman, Barbara Gibson, Lucy Gladbach, Alexis Herring, Bobbi Kemna, Terry Koester, Connie Neil, Kadra Nevitt, Gayle Sackett, Jim Sackett, Caitlynn Tate, Cadence Tuck, amd Cayden Woods.
Other artists who are participating in the exhibit are from Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.
The mission of the council is to foster, promote and increase the knowledge, appreciation and practice of the arts, according to its Facebook page.
The council will host the Fort Scott Chamber Coffee at 8 a.m. on Thursday March 2, at the Ellis Center, which kicks off the event.
A reception will be held on March 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. to honor this year’s juror and artists. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the opportunity to meet and visit with them about the art.
The exhibit will be open to the public beginning March 2 through Saturday March 11, weekdays from noon to 7 p.m., and on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
There is no admission charge for this event, and the community is encouraged to come and enjoy a collection of original artwork.
Artists will have their work on display and for sale in this multi-media exhibit, with categories including ceramics, drawing and graphics, fiber arts, glasswork, jewelry, mixed media, painting, pastels, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and watercolor.
This year’s theme is “Doorways and Windows.”
Cash prizes awarded for category winners are given by the Bourbon County Arts Council in memory of E.C. Gordon, and by the generous sponsorship from these local businesses: Buerge Art Studio, Citizens Bank, City State Bank, Edward D. Jones, Fort Scott Broadcasting, H&H Realty, Landmark Bank, Lyons Realty, MidContinental Restoration, Osage Timber Mills, State Farm Insurance, Union State Bank, and Ward Kraft.
About the Juror
Trent Freeman is the juror for the exhibit. Freeman received his Bachelors in Fine Arts from Emporia State University, and also studied at Kansas University and abroad in Australia.
Freeman is a sculptor whose works have been featured in private collections, local galleries, and at fine-art festivals.
He has instructed privately from his studio for the past 25 years, and continues teaching workshops and private classes currently in Fort Scott where he and his wife, Kate Riddle Freeman, have recently opened a privately owned art gallery, The Artificers, at 8 North National Avenue. From here, they are resident artists in their teaching and working studio.
As an artist, he draws inspiration from Old World and Asian techniques, using native wood, and recycled glass and metals to create his eclectic designs.
He has spent much of his career in education and instruction, facilitating college workshops, providing continuing education for teachers, and instructing at the Carnegie Art Center in Leavenworth.
He was a member of the Board of the Bonner Springs Art Alliance from 2017 -2020.
The Arts Council Board
The Bourbon County Arts Council Board is made up of Deb Anderson, President; Bre Eden, Vice President; Steve Floyd, Secretary; Terri Floyd, Treasurer; Cindy Bartelsmeyer, Elaine Buerge, Deb Halsey, Justin Meeks, Kelly Nelson, Linda Noll, Robin Whitlock, and Chris Woods.
Bo Co Arts Council Art Exhibit March 2-11
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Bo Co Coalition Meets March 1 at Scottview Apartments
The monthly Bourbon County Coalition meeting will be Wednesday, March 1, 1:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Scottview Apartments, 315 S. Scott.
Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition
General Membership Meeting Agenda
March 1, 2023
- Welcome:
- Member Introductions and Announcements:
- Program: Bailey Lyons and possibly others of her committee will tell us about the project and progress of the Splash Pad.
- Open Forum:
- Adjournment: Next General Membership meeting will be April 5, at 1:00 p.m. Carson Felt and an ensemble from the FSHS orchestra will present our program.
Chamber Coffee hosted by Bourbon County Arts Council at FSCC On March 2
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee on Thursday, March 2nd at 8 a.m. hosted by Bourbon County Arts Council. The event will be held at the Ellis Fine Arts Center on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 Horton St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.
The 31st Annual Bourbon County Arts Council exhibit will be open to the public Thursday, March 2nd through Saturday March 11th, weekdays 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the two included Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. An artist reception will also be held March 2nd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. where participating artists will have the opportunity to listen to the juror critique and visit with him about their pieces. The public is welcome to the artist reception where light refreshments will be served. Categories included in the exhibit will be Ceramics, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Jewelry, Pastel, Watercolor, Fiber Art, Painting (Oil & Acrylic), Drawing & Graphic (Pencil, Pen, Ink), Photography, Glasswork, Printmaking, and a Themed Category of “Doorways & Windows”.
Any member business or organization wanting to host Chamber Coffee in 2023 is encouraged to contact the Chamber to save a date by calling 620-223-3566 or emailing [email protected].
Letter to the Editor: Crista Horn
Bourbon County CASA
PO Box 146
Fort Scott, KS 66701
620–215–2769
February 22, 2023
CASA worth volunteering for
I follow where my heart leads me and my heart lead me to CASA 25 years ago.
I began this journey as aCASA volunteer in 1998. I heard a friend talk about this organization she was volunteering for that
involved working through the court system with abused and neglected children. I had never heard of CASA, but when I heard the words “children”, “abused”, “advocate” and “court” I knew this organization was meant for me.
And all these years later, I continue to become more and more excited about the impact of CASA volunteers in our community. I would say becoming a CASA is one of the best choices
I’ve made. I’ve been the Program Director of Bourbon County CASA for 19 years now and have been blessed to work with some of the most amazing volunteers to be found.
As a CASA volunteer I would spend anywhere from two to 10 hours a month on a wide variety of self– directed tasks, including visiting my assigned foster child, attending court hearings, interviewing families and service providers, connecting parties to each other, and writing reports to the Court. I am the advocate – the voice – for the child; this means getting to know the child, but also getting to know their family’s case deeply so that I can speak with confidence about what I believe best for the child’s long– term health and happiness.
Because my position as a volunteer is appointed by the court, I am a direct conduit to the judge on the case and my informed opinion carries significant weight when decisions are made. Because I am a volunteer and do not have a large case load (yes, I am the Program Director but outside of my job I still serve as a CASA volunteer), I can become the expert on the needs and situation of each family.
And because I have access to nearly unlimited training and support, I can help connect dots and solve issues that could cripple the case (and the child’s wellbeing) otherwise. My very favorite
part of this work is when my actions directly dissolve barriers to the progress of the case, helping the child and easing the stress and difficulty of everyone involved. I love seeing anxiety leave faces and
peace come in its place.
Consider becoming a CASA if you love children. Or, even, if you’re not particularly drawn to children, you love furthering justice and peace. Or if you simply want to challenge yourself and broaden your
understanding of your community. You don’t have to be retired (many CASAs have full–time jobs) or have any background in legal matters. All you have to have is willingness to step in, to learn, and to act.
Spring training begins in April. Call Bourbon County CASA at 620–215–2769 or email bbcocas[email protected]
to learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer.
Christa Horn
Bourbon County CASA
Starlite FCE Minutes February 2023
The Starlite FCE held its February meeting at the Presbyterian Village meeting room. President Glenda Miller called the meeting to order. Joyce Allen led the club in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Club Collect. Nine members and one guest were in attendance and reported that they had volunteered for twelve hours and had recycled thirty-five pounds.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Doris Ericson presented the treasurer’s report, and Karen Peery announced that the Area Recognition Day will be April 18th at the Methodist Church in Humboldt.
Old business consisted of a report that the Valentines we had signed were delivered and that we had received a thank you from the VA hospital.
New business was planning the March meeting on Men’s health, which we are opening up to the community. Glenda Miller and Deb are presenting the program, Doris Ericson will be providing the paper products, Terri Williams will provide refreshment of cobbles, chocolate cake, and ice cream, Joyce Allen will provide the drinks and Betty Johnson the sugar and creamer. Glenda Miller also announced the Jack Jackson will be presenting the program for the Uniontown Ruritan meeting on March 20th.
Glenda Miller asked that all the members bring a dozen filled Easter eggs to the March meeting to be taken to Tri-Valley.
Doris Ericson moved the meeting be adjourned, Taylor Bailey seconded the motion, meeting adjourned. After the meeting the club enjoyed a program on Woman to Woman searching for Chocolate (Hearth Fire lesson #7) presented by Karen Peery. The lesson gave the history of chocolate. Karen also had candy bar fortunes and identify the candy games.
Refreshments of a layered chocolate dessert, assorted chocolates and water were prepared by Karen Peery and Betty Johnson and enjoyed by all.
Prepared by
Terri Williams
Bourbon County Arts Council Hosts 31st Fine Arts Exhibit March 2-10
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County Courthouse and Landfill Closed on Monday, Feb. 20
The Bourbon County Courthouse and Landfill will be closed Monday, February 20, 2023 in observance of President’s Day
Submitted by
Jennifer Hawkins
Bourbon County Clerk