Fort Scott, Schools

Ryan Metcalf: New Winfield Scott Focus Room Teacher

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This is a series of features on new teachers in our community.
Ryan Metcalf is the new Focus Room Teacher at Winfield Scott Elementary School.
Name: Ryan Metcalf
Title of position: Focus Room Teacher
Education: BS Physical Education and Recreation, Masters in Health and Human Performance from Pittsburg State University.
Experience: Six years teaching Physical Education, Recreation, Exercise Science, and General Education Courses at the college level with Pittsburg State University, Fort Scott Community College, and Crowder Colleg; K-8 Physical Education, 5-8 Science, and 5-6 Health last year for Westphalia Elementary.
Age: 32
Family: His wife, Courtney and he have two kids Emma, 3, and Mason, 1.
Affiliations:
Kansas Recreation and Parks Association, Kansas Association for Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
Why did you choose education as a career?
“Kids! Elementary students are the best group of people to work with! These kids are ready to learn and seeing them understand new material because of you is a great feeling. “
What is the first on your list of priorities for the position?
“Get to know the kids.  Find out what their struggles are and how I can help them improve.”
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Dane Cummings: New Ag Teacher/FFA Sponsor At FSHS

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This is a series featuring new teachers in our community.

Dane Cummings is the new Fort Scott High School Agriculture Teacher and FFA Sponsor.

Name: Dane Cummings

Position: Agriculture Teacher/FFA sponsor
Experience: First Year
Age: 24
Family:  Roy Cummings and DeAnn Cambers
Affiliations: KAAE, KNEA, ACTE.
Why did you choose education as a career?
” Wanting to share my passion for agriculture with young people and being involved with the community and giving back to this community.”
What is the first priority in this new position?
“To familiarize  myself with the students and the curriculum to make sure that my students are having success and getting the most from each class.”
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Curtis Horton: New Fort Scott Scott High School Social Studies Teacher

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Curtis Horton is the new social studies teacher at Fort Scott High School.

Name: Curtis Horton

Title:  High school social studies teacher
Education: Masters of Education
Experience 27 years
Age 48
Family: Wife, Cetra,  a son C.J., and daughter, Carley.

Affiliations Coaching football, basketball, and track.

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Ken Hudiburg: New Fort Scott High School Science Teacher

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Kenny Hudiburg is the new science teacher at Fort Scott High School.

Name: Kenny Hudiburg

Title: High School Science Instructor

Education: Bachelor of Science in Education, Master of Science in Biology

In Science Education for the past 25 years, as Middle School and High School Science for 11 years, the Lead Biology Instructor at Fort Scott Community College for the last 14 years.

Family: Married to Dr. Michelle Hudiburg, a professor in the Department of Education at Pittsburg State University. They have three children: Josh, the oldest is a Junior at Pittsburg State University; twin daughters, Dawna and Katherine, sophomores at FSHS.

Why did you choose an education career?

“I chose to go into education because I love teaching and working with students.”

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Amber Malone: New Third-Grade Teacher At Eugene Ware Elementary

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Amber Malone is a new third-grade teacher at Eugene Ware Elementary School.

Name:   Amber Malone
Title of position: Third-grade teacher
Education: Graduated from Pittsburg State University.
Experience:  Taught ten years in Missouri, but this is her first year in Kansas.
Age:   35
Family:   Married with three sons.
Why did you choose education as a career?
 ” I was one of those people who always knew what they wanted to be when they grew up.  My mom was a teacher and I wanted to fill that role as well.   As I went through the school system, I had several teachers that made a huge impact on my learning and helped mold me to whom I am now.   I want to be that same positive person that shows children they are worth every drop of blood, sweat, and tears.  “
What is the first on your list of priorities for the position?
 ” My first priority is to smile at each child that comes into my classroom.  Building a relationship with each of them will make this year more successful!  My goal is to let them know I care about them and how hard I’m going to work to make each day, the best day yet!”
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Haley Troutman: New Third-Grade Teacher at Eugene Ware Elementary

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Haley Troutman is a new third-grade teacher at Eugene Ware Elementary School.

Name: Haley Troutman

Title of Position: 3rd Grade Teacher

Education: Graduated Uniontown High School, 2010, earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Science (psychology) from K-State, 2014 and is currently earning a Master of Arts in teaching K-6 at K-State, anticipated graduation is May 2019.

Age: 26

Family: Married to Stuart Troutman, three children: Molly (6), Sadie (3), and Jett (4 months).

Why did you choose education as a career:

“I chose education to impact the lives of children, encouraging them to be well-rounded, productive members of society. It is my hope to help them become the best individuals and students that they possibly can be. I love children and want my students to know that they always have a safe place in our classroom – an environment where they will be loved, nurtured, and encouraged.”

What is the first on your list of priorities for this position :

“I am looking forward to meeting all of my students and their families. Although I have already met my 3rd-grade team, I am excited to connect on a deeper level, building relationships with each of them. A priority I have for my classroom this year is implementing goal setting, both personal and academic. I anticipate an exciting year!”

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New FSHS Forensic/Debate Teacher: Angella Curran

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Angella Curran is the new Fort Scott High School Speech and Debate/Forensics teacher.

Name: Angella Curran

Title of position: High School Speech and Debate/Forensics

Education: BA Communications, MA Teaching, both from Pitt State

Experience: Six  years in Lamar, MO, four years in Frontenac, KS

Age: 35

Family: Son, age 13, attends PCMS

Affiliations: National Speech and Debate Association, Women Helping Women of Pittsburg, KS.

Why did you choose education as a career?

“I worked for AmeriCorps in 2004 and was placed as a tutor in an inner-city Baltimore school.  I immediately connected with the students and decided that was the path I wanted to take once I returned to college.”

 

What is the first on your list of priorities for the position?

“My first priority is to build relationships with students and continue building the already amazing Debate and Forensics team.”

Business, Fort Scott

Fort Scott Memorabilia At A Microbrewery Inspires A Beer

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Fort Scott Indian Maiden created circa 1869.

Memorabilia is coming out of storage and at least one piece has inspired a new beer.

“We will be unveiling the Fort Scott Indian Princess, Friday, August 24 at 4 p.m.,” according to an email from Barbara Ritter, owner of The Boiler Room Brewhaus.  “We will also be featuring a namesake beer that has locally sourced peaches.”

“It’s a cream ale, conditioned with peaches beer,” said Bryan Ritter, the brewer.

The wooden Indian is on loan from the Historic Preservation Association, along with other memorabilia, such as old Fort Scott High School and railroad items, for the public to view.

The microbrewery is located at the corner of National Avenue and Wall Street, at 10 S. National.

According to information provided to the Brewhaus from the HPA below, the Indian maiden was in front of a tobacco store on North Main Street in Fort Scott, circa 1869. The store was owned by Frank Boyle, who was the city’s mayor from 1871-72.

A photograph of the piece written by Jane Rodewald in 1990 on the Indian Maiden, that was at one time displayed in the Ralph Richards Museum. The statute is now displayed at the Boiler Room Brewhaus.
The brewer of Boiler Room Brewhaus, Bryan Ritter, has produced a special ale in honor of the wooden Indian, called Fort Princess Cream Ale.
The Boiler Room Brewhaus is located at 10 S. National.

Hours for the microbrewery are Thursday-Friday from 4-10 p.m.

Saturdays from 2 to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 2 to 7 p.m.

Contact them at 620-644-5032.

For additional information on the business, click on the links below:

Boiler Room Brewhaus Expands Into Historic Downtowner Hotel

Liquor By The Drink: On The November Ballot in Bourbon County

 

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Leadership Program: Leadership Principles In Action

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Chamber Accepting Registrations for LEAD Bourbon County Program

FORT SCOTT – The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for participants in the 2018-19 LEAD Bourbon County leadership program; representing Leadership, Education and Development. This program will take place on the second Thursday of each month from September through May.

The program utilizes the curriculum of the Kansas Leadership Center, including facilitated sessions and tours of business and industry to demonstrate the leadership principles in action. Facilitators of LEAD Bourbon County will be Deb Needleman and Robert Uhler.

More detailed information including the registration form, brochure and topic of each session may be found on the Chamber website fortscott.com, under the Chamber tab. Registration is $325 (which includes all meals) plus a $50 materials fee and those interested may register and pay for their own, or often employers will sponsor an employee to participate. Registration forms and fees are requested to be submitted to the Chamber by August 24th.

Contact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566 or visit fortscott.com/lead-bourbon-county-program.

Government, Kansas

Nominations For Kansas Health Champion Awards Accepted Until Sept. 30

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Nominations Now Being Accepted for Kansas Health Champion Awards

Exceptional efforts to promote health and fitness in Kansas to be recognized

 

TOPEKA – The Governor’s Council on Fitness is now accepting nominations for its annual Kansas Health Champion Awards. Awards are given to individuals and organizations that make an exceptional effort to model, encourage and promote health and fitness in Kansas. Award recipients will be recognized at the Community Health Promotion Summit on Jan. 24, in Manhattan, Kan. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 30.

 

“The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is proud to partner in this important initiative to improve the health and wellness of Kansans,” said KDHE State Health Officer, Dr. Greg Lakin. “Many people and organizations throughout the state have made healthy living a priority, and it’s important that we recognize their efforts that impact others”.

 

Nominees would be expected to have demonstrated:

  • Work that goes above and beyond what is expected to model, encourage and promote fitness
  • Far-reaching impact
  • Sustainable influence or activity

 

“In addition to promoting effective models for increasing physical activity, nutrition and tobacco-free living for replication by organizations and communities around the state, the awards also allow us the opportunity to honor the outstanding work of one individual and one organization this year,” said Marlou Wegener, Manager of Community Relations, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.

Eligible nominees might include an outstanding volunteer, a school, a local community, a newspaper or individual reporter, a local or State policy maker, or an employer, among others.

 

For more information and to submit a nomination, go to getactivekansas.org, and click on the nomination form link. If you have questions about the nomination process, contact Jennifer Church at 785-296-6801.

The Governor’s Council on Fitness advises the Governor and others on ways to enhance the health of all Kansans through promotion of physical activity, good dietary choices and prevention of tobacco use.

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