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Category Archives: Youth
Helping Youth to Become Active Participants in Learning
Engaging Youth
Getting back into the school routine can be a struggle for youth after having so much free time over the summer months. Teachers have quite a challenge at the start of school to get youth engaged in learning. It is important to know that engagement in learning should take place in all activities not just in school. When youth are engaged they are excited about learning.
Most young people gain learning experiences from school or forms of work, many lack the exposure to additional opportunities that will help master skills relevant to being competitive in today’s world. Youth who are involved in the learning process and given opportunities to successfully meet challenges and solve problems are more likely to develop self-confidence and feel they are capable of succeeding. The process of “discovery” of knowledge and finding solutions helps to build competence and confidence.
A 4-H Club is where engagement in learning can be seen. The club typically consists of members of various ages, backgrounds, and abilities. They work together, plan activities and clearly enjoy being together and being involved, especially with community service projects. The members grow and mature as they plan and lead organizational activities and events. Many, by choice, become leaders of the group. The Community Club Leader is the supportive key to the Club by providing youth opportunities where youth are intellectually stimulated and challenged, help youth design real projects that make a difference to others, and create experiences with youth that relate to real life situations.
In 4-H, experiential learning allows youth to learn by being active participants in their own learning. Experiential learning takes “hands on” learning a step further by adults providing opportunities for discussion and reflection that help youth understand how to apply what they learned to everyday situations in their own lives. This allows youth to be at the center of the learning.
With school quickly approaching, it is important to think of ways to keep youth engaged in learning to allow for the best possible learning experiences. Youth need exposure to activities outside of school to gain more experiences. There are a variety of organizations for youth to be a part of in the community. Encourage youth to be involved!
For more information about Positive Youth Development or 4-H, contact Jennifer K. Terrell, District 4-H Youth Development Agent with the Southwind Extension District – Fort Scott Office at 620-223-3720 or [email protected].
CHC/SEK Fort Scott welcomes new pediatrician
FORT SCOTT –– Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is pleased to announce pediatrician Mary Jo Flint, MD, has joined the medical staff at CHC/SEK’s Fort Scott Clinic, 2322 S. Main St.
Pediatricians see to the needs of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. For many young people, a pediatrician is their primary care provider from birth, through the age of 18. Pediatricians have many responsibilities, from regular well-child checkups to diagnosing and treating illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions.
Dr. Flint is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and most recently practiced in Henderson, Tennessee. She has connections to our region, having previously practiced pediatric medicine in the Kansas City area.
Dr. Flint graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and worked in private practice in Kansas City and Children’s Mercy Hospital. She is affiliated with Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Menorah Hospital, Shawnee Mission Medical Center, and St Luke’s East.
Outside of her work, she enjoys reading about history and historical biographies, following sports including KC Chiefs, KSU football, and University of North Dakota hockey, attending music and drama events and church.
Dr. Flint will join CHC/SEK in September and appointments are now being accepted by calling 620-223-8040.
For more information about CHC/SEK Fort Scott Clinic, visit https://chcsek.org
Lowell Milken Center Announces Discovery Awards Semi-Finalists
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K.R.I. Update To Open A Unit For 9-13 Year Olds
Kansas Renewal Institute is an addiction treatment center, mental health service and healthcare administrator, which opened its doors at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd, in April 2024.
To view the feature on the opening: https://fortscott.biz/news/k-r-i-is-fully-staffed-licensed-and-ready-for-patients
The facility receives patient referrals through Managed Care Organizations (MCO) from the State of Kansas Medicaid Program, said Joe Tinervin, K.R.I.President of Operations.
They currently have 32 adolescent residents.
” We chose not to pursue a license for Substance Abuse Disorder/Detox at this time,” Tinerin said. “We decided to go all-in for Physiactric Residential Treatment Facility because that’s what the State needs help with the most.”
“Our current census consists of residents between the ages of 8 to 16 with separate units for pre-adolescents and adolescents. Our license allows us to work with youth ages 6 to 18,” he said.
“We currently have 72 employees and growing,” he said. ” We have enough staff to accommodate our current census with room for growth, but we’re always searching for new talent who are aligned with our mission and core values, to join our organization.”
To view prior stories on K.R.I.:
Kansas Renewal Institute Opens First Location
Kansas Renewal Institute Repurposes Mercy Hospital
“All referrals come through the MCOs,” he said. “Sunflower, United Healthcare and Aetna Better Health of Kansas.”
“The kids we have admitted have been on the waitlist for quite a while,” Tinervin said.
K.R.I. is opening a pre-adolesent unit specifically for children aged 9-13 years old, allowing this age group to be separated from older adolescents.
K.R.I. occupies the north and west wings of the former Mercy Hospital.
On June 13, Freeman Health Systems announced that the southwest part at 410 Woodland Hills Blvd. will become a 10-bed hospital with an emergency department.
“Having both medical and behavioral health under one roof, we’ll be able to reach more people with needs,” Tinervin said.
Great Jungle Journey Family Camp Inaugural Week
Submitted by Melanie Lamb
Last week at The Great Jungle Journey Family Church Camp, great things were happening as the kids drew near to Jesus and grew in the excitement of who God is.
Set in the hidden paradise beside the water at the cabin and land Ralph Carlson generously offered for the church camp, seventeen kids plus adults dug into the Bible, learned about the awesome power of God, experienced Jesus’s love in His sacrifice for them, and grew in worship and prayer together.
Laughter and friendship permeated the week as we hiked, kayaked, did skits, crafts, and games, and went on treasure hunts for memory verses.
The kids expressed excitement over earning their own Bibles and prizes, acting in the skits, filling their memory verse notebooks, and worship time.
It was good to see kids excited to read their Bibles and a group of them asked if they can volunteer next year. Camren has already begun making plans for next year’s theme and said, “Church camp was my favorite part of the summer!”
We want to thank everyone who gave their time, money, resources, and talents to make this summer’s church camp so sweet and most of all we want to thank God for His gift of forgiveness and freedom and life.
Museum of Creativity Will Close For One Month
The Museum of Creativity is about to get even better! We are closing from August 4th to September 5th so that we can update and add attractions.
If you haven’t been in lately, I highly recommend visiting this month to see the new Morphing Mini Golf attraction. We built 3 holes and have many obstacles that you can change to create a new challenge each time you putt.
Our prices have remained low @ $1-$2/ visit for the past 3 years as we’ve been making changes here and there and adding things slowly. After this closure we will be opening up for a $5 entrance fee.
We will be initiating memberships and if you visit once a week they definitely reflect our old price more than the new one. Stay tuned for more information!
Along with this revamp of the museum we are also having a fundraiser. An opportunity for you to become a permanent part of the museum. We are building a picket fence at the museum and you can get your name, a grandchild’s, a business or even a pet’s name put onto a picket. We are asking for a $50 donation for up to 20 characters (including spaces). Our goal is to get at least 100 of these sold by the end of July. You can purchase them here:
You can use this link:
museumofcreativity.ludus.com
to subscribe to our email list and donate to a specific project, improvement or just in general. We are dedicated to using your money wisely to improve the museum for all to enjoy. Now is the time that you can make a huge difference!
We appreciate any and all help this next month as we prepare for this huge update. If you would like to donate time or labor, we would love to include you in our plans. Just reply to this email or shoot us a text. We have never paid employees to manage or improve the museum. Everything we do is through volunteer service. Any and all help is very much appreciated. Here is a list of some of the different projects we are hoping to tackle as part of this revamp:
We hope you will come visit us this month and that you will join us for our grand opening event in September to see all the new changes! (flyers attached below)
As always, please help us spread the word!
Thank you for your support!
Lorina Bowman
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Museum of Creativity
209-204-9743
102 S. National Ave
Fort Scott, KS 66701
HBCAT Receives Grant To Help With Food Insecurity
Last month, the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team (HBCAT) received a $55,000 grant per year over three years to help with food insecurity in Bourbon County.
“We will first need to develop a strategic plan by identifying the gaps within our local food system,” Rachel Carpenter, Executive Director of the HBCAT said. “We will be organizing a Food Summit within the next year where citizens can voice their needs. We also will leverage our partnerships and community members in our coalition, Local Health Equity Action Team, to implement any community changes. This grant also opens up opportunities to network with leaders addressing food insecurity across the State.”
She can be reached at 620-215-2562.
HBCAT is one of eight Kansas community coalitions to be funded to help launch a food secure initiative.
Consistent access to healthy food is important for children to thrive and part of the mission is to address food insecurity.
On June 4, the Kansas Food Action Network, a program of KC Healthy Kids, announced the launch of the Food Secure Communities Initiative, which aims to end hunger in Kansas by addressing the policy, systems, and environmental barriers to food security, also known as “root causes., according to a press release.
The Food Secure Communities Initiative will put results in the hands of community members who are uniquely positioned to understand and address the root causes of food insecurity in their community, according to the release.
Kansas Food Action Network unveiled eight Kansas health and wellness coalitions selected as inaugural members of the Food Secure Communities Initiative. Each member will receive funding of $55,000 per year over three years, plus peer networking and strategic assistance.
Food Secure Communities Initiative Members
- Bourbon County (Healthy Bourbon County Action Team)
- Thomas County Thomas County Coalition)
- Cowley County (RISE Cowley)
- Harvey County (Healthy Harvey Coalition)
- Lyon County (Healthier Lyon County)
- Sedgwick County (Health and Wellness Coalition of Wichita)
- Seward County (Liberal Area Coalition for Families)
- Shawnee County (LiveWell Shawnee County)
The initiative will share best practices, resources, and strategies to advance food security at the local level.
The grant is from the Kansas Health Foundation and United Methodist Health Ministries Fund.
About Healthy Bourbon County Action Team
The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team’s mission is to increase access to healthy food and physical activity, promote commercial tobacco cessation, enhance quality of life and encourage economic growth. The problems of health inequity and social injustice are complex in nature and inextricably linked to key economic indicators. A healthy workforce is a prerequisite for economic success in any industry and in all cities, according to its website.
About KC Healthy Kids
Founded in 2005, KC Healthy Kids is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit dedicated to addressing the physical and mental health challenges impacting children in the Greater Kansas City area, including western Missouri and all of Kansas. Through food policy and local food initiatives, mental health support, and active community initiatives or advocacy, KC Healthy Kids and their partners promote health for thousands of local kids and their families. Find out
more at www.kchealthykids.org.
About Kansas Food Action Network
Kansas Food Action Network, a program of KC Healthy Kids, is committed to creating a Kansas where all residents have dependable access to food for an active, healthy and productive life. The network supports communities as they identify and address local food system priorities by offering support, resources and partnerships. As a result of their efforts, an estimated 73% of Kansans are represented by a local food council, the highest per capita rate in the United States.
Winfield Scott Elementary School Rummage Sale July 18 and 19
Southwind District 4-H Livestock Judging Team: From State to International Champions
In August 2023, they were State Champions. Fast forward to January 2024, and they clinched the National Championship. Now, the Southwind District proudly announces that these remarkable kids have earned the title of International Champions!
In January 2024, the Southwind Extension District 4-H Livestock Judging Team, consisting of Emery Yoho (Yates Center), Tate Crystal (Fort Scott), Reegan McDaniel (Fort Scott), and Kyser Nemecek (Iola), emerged as the National Champion 4-H Livestock Judging Team at the prestigious National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado. This victory earned them an invitation to compete internationally at the Royal Highland Show in Scotland and the Charleville Show in the Republic of Ireland from June 19 to July 3, 2024.
The Royal Highland Show, a top-tier livestock event comparable to the American Royal or National Western Stock Show, where the Southwind District 4-H youth divided into pairs, each judging different species. Emery Yoho and Tate Crystal formed the Kansas 4-H Sheep Team, earning the Champion Team title, while Reegan McDaniel and Kyser Nemecek, the Cattle Team, secured 4th Overall. Carly Dreher (Iola) and Brady Hurt (Buffalo) also participated in the contest.
The International Livestock Tour offered more than just competition. It included agricultural seminars, tours, and opportunities to enhance leadership skills and education through interactions with citizens of the UK and Ireland. The team visited diverse livestock operations, including a water buffalo milking facility that produces its own mozzarella cheese, a progressive livestock sale barn, and Netherton Farm, home to one of Scotland’s top Registered Angus herds. Additionally, they enjoyed the Royal Highland Show in Scotland and the Clonmel Stock Show in Ireland.
Beyond agriculture, the Kansas youth forged friendships with a Scottish sheep breeder, rode the London Eye in England, and kissed the Blarney Stone in Ireland. They were part of an elite group of nine American 4-H and FFA Teams from across the US, each having earned their spot by winning either a Champion or Reserve title at a National Livestock Judging contest. Accompanying them on this International Tour were Carla Nemecek and Cathy Dreher.
To support their journey, the Southwind team sold stock in the Livestock Judging Team and will host a shareholders meeting on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the River Room Event Center in Fort Scott, KS. Shareholders will be treated to dinner and a comprehensive presentation of the learning experiences from the Tour, showcasing the invaluable return on their investment in the 4-H Livestock Judging Team.
Barnstormers 4H Minutes of June 12
The Barnstormers 4H club met under the Hubenette Pavilion at
6:36 p.m. “What is your favorite fair project that you have seen?” was this month’s roll call. 13 members and 8 parents were present. The Secretary minutes were read then approved by Macie making a
motion and Klara seconding. The Treasurer’s report had no
changes. Next on the agenda was the reading of the newsletter. All
members were told to collect rodeo tickets to sell for the fair and
Rodeo this year. Katie made an announcement that we would work
on the booth and banner the weekend before the fair started, July 13 and 14. She would text for more information.
At 6:51 p.m. Bane made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Kort seconded.
Jewel Endicott
Barnstormers 4H Secretary
Jack Endicott
Barnstormers 4H Reporter
Community Vacation Bible School’s for 2024
If your church has a Vacation Bible School this summer, please send the name and address of the church, the date of VBS and times, the age group of children invited, and the theme of the VBS, to [email protected]. The following are Vacation Bible Schools for this summer that have been submitted.
Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene
Fort Scott Nazarene church, 1728 Horton St. Fort Scott, will have their VBS from June 24th-27th from 6:00-8:30 pm. with a
Scuba theme
See their website fsn. life or our Facebook page for more info.
Uniontown First Missionary Baptist Church
The Uniontown Baptist Church will have its VBS with the theme of God’s Backyard Bible Camp ‘Under the Stars’ on July 22-26, from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. for ages 4 through 5th grade.
Each child can fill a Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Shoebox to send to a child overseas. The school includes game time and bounce houses.
Bethel Community Baptist Church
VBS K5-6th grade:
Church name: Bethel Community Baptist Church
Address: 1397 155th St, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Date: Wednesday, July 31st-Sunday, August 4th.
Time: 9am-noon.
Theme: On a mission for the Lord
VBS 7th-12th grade:
Church name: Bethel Community Baptist Church
Address: 1397 155th St, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Date: Monday, August 5th-Thurs. August 8th.
Time: 6:30-9:00 pm.
Theme: Teen Challange