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The Artificers In July
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The Artificers In JulyHappy July! Check out the calendar below for all the classes and events happening this Month! |
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Artist Opening ReceptionMaster Artist Liberty Worth, Textile and Fabric Artist Guest ArtistGentry Warren, Mixed Media Artist |
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Master Artist Class Work with textile artist Liberty Worth to give new life and artistic outcomes to old fabric scraps. We will be “painting” (no paint involved) with fabric to create new objects d’art. |
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Historic Church Property Donated to the Gordon Parks Museum
Fort Scottian Josh Jones purchased the property at 301 Lowman for a philanthropic purpose.
“I purchased it from the owner with the intent to transfer it to the Gordon Parks Museum,” Jones said. “I knew of the historic meaning of the property and wanted to get it to them.”
Left to right): Josh Jones, along with Kirk Sharp, Gordon Parks Museum Director and Sarah Smith, member of the Fort Scott Community College Foundation. Submitted photo.
On the property once stood the historic African-American Methodist Episcopal Church.
Now it’s the property of the Gordon Parks Museum, thanks to Jones and the Fort Scott Community College Foundation, according to a press release from the museum director, Kirk Sharp.
“The FSCC Foundation Department helped with getting it deeded into their name, the museum is under its umbrella,” Sharp said.
“Jones donated the site on the southeast corner of Third and Lowman streets where the church, attended regularly by Gordon Parks and his family, was located,” according to the press release. “The church was also used in a scene from Parks’ acclaimed film, The Learning Tree.”
Gordon Parks, 1950.
Photo Courtesy of and Copyright by The Gordon Parks Foundation
“We are very excited about this donation and can’t thank Josh and the Foundation enough,” said Sharp. “This donation creates this wonderful opportunity to keep this incredible history alive in Fort Scott. This is also the same location that is located on our Learning Tree Film Sign Trail.”
The tentative plans, Sharp said, are to develop the property as a commemorative, low-maintenance park neighborhood-type park with signs, photos, benches and short walls with a history of the church as a tribute.
“The museum will look for possible grants and donations to help fund this project,” he said. “There is currently no timeline as of now for the completion of the tribute project.”
In its heyday, the church, established in 1866, was the hub of Fort Scott’s black community, according to the press release. The church moved from its original location in 1885, occupying a new brick building on the corner of Third and Lowman, where it stood at 301 S. Lowman with a viable congregation for more than 115 years.
A reduction in members and unsafe conditions eventually led to its condemnation and razing in the early 2000s, Sharp said. One of the stained-glass windows and two of the pews are on exhibit at the Gordon Parks Museum.
“The largest congregation was believed to have been in 1888,” he said. “The city directory for that year indicates the membership was 260 and the Sunday school membership was 100.”
The AME church was Fort Scott’s first and oldest black church with Shiloh Baptist being the second.
Nominees For Positive Impact to Communities Being Sought
Nominations Now Open for 2023 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2023 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards. The popular annual awards program recognizes companies and individuals around the state for the positive impact they make to their communities and to the Kansas economy.
This year’s banquet and award ceremony will be held October 12th at the B-29 Doc Hangar, Education and Visitors Center in Wichita.
“It is important to celebrate the successes of Kansas companies and businesspeople who not only are driving the state economy but uplifting their local communities,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “To The Stars recognizes the entrepreneurial spirit and achievement that are on display daily throughout our great state. I would encourage everyone to nominate a company or individual for this notable honor.”
Companies, organizations and individuals can be nominated in the following categories:
AgriBusiness – companies that stand out in the agribusiness industry – including agricultural production, products and services, and agri-tourism
Apprenticeship Champions and Partners – companies and other entities that excel providing registered apprenticeship programs in Kansas
Business Innovation – companies from any sector incorporating innovative technologies in their business
Healthcare/Nonprofit – noteworthy services provided by either healthcare facilities or nonprofit organizations
Manufacturing/Distribution – outstanding achievement for companies large and small involved in manufacturing and distribution
Non-Traditional Talent Pools – companies that have gone above and beyond to hire those with prior involvement in the justice system, youth, seniors or individuals with disabilities
Retail/Service – exceptional performance by businesses selling goods, products and/or services
Under 30 Entrepreneurs – young entrepreneurs achieving business success under the age of 30
Welcome Back – entrepreneurs and businesspeople who once left Kansas but have returned to make their mark in the Sunflower State
The Department of Commerce also will announce both the prestigious Governor’s Award of Excellence winner and the 2023 Exporter of the Year during the banquet and awards ceremony.
“There is no shortage of success stories in Kansas communities large and small,” Commerce Assistant Secretary of Business Development Nadira Hazim-Patrick said. “Spotlighting the best of the best is what To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards is all about.”
To learn more about To The Stars: Kansas Businesses Awards award categories, view past winners and to nominate a busiNominations Now Open for 2023 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2023 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards. The popular annual awards program recognizes companies and individuals around the state for the positive impact they make to their communities and to the Kansas economy.
This year’s banquet and award ceremony will be held October 12th at the B-29 Doc Hangar, Education and Visitors Center in Wichita.
“It is important to celebrate the successes of Kansas companies and businesspeople who not only are driving the state economy but uplifting their local communities,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “To The Stars recognizes the entrepreneurial spirit and achievement that are on display daily throughout our great state. I would encourage everyone to nominate a company or individual for this notable honor.”
Companies, organizations and individuals can be nominated in the following categories:
AgriBusiness – companies that stand out in the agribusiness industry – including agricultural production, products and services, and agri-tourism
Apprenticeship Champions and Partners – companies and other entities that excel providing registered apprenticeship programs in Kansas
Business Innovation – companies from any sector incorporating innovative technologies in their business
Healthcare/Nonprofit – noteworthy services provided by either healthcare facilities or nonprofit organizations
Manufacturing/Distribution – outstanding achievement for companies large and small involved in manufacturing and distribution
Non-Traditional Talent Pools – companies that have gone above and beyond to hire those with prior involvement in the justice system, youth, seniors or individuals with disabilities
Retail/Service – exceptional performance by businesses selling goods, products and/or services
Under 30 Entrepreneurs – young entrepreneurs achieving business success under the age of 30
Welcome Back – entrepreneurs and businesspeople who once left Kansas but have returned to make their mark in the Sunflower State
The Department of Commerce also will announce both the prestigious Governor’s Award of Excellence winner and the 2023 Exporter of the Year during the banquet and awards ceremony.
“There is no shortage of success stories in Kansas communities large and small,” Commerce Assistant Secretary of Business Development Nadira Hazim-Patrick said. “Spotlighting the best of the best is what To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards is all about.”
To learn more about To The Stars: Kansas Businesses Awards award categories, view past winners and to nominate a business or businessperson, including your own, click here. The nominations portal will accept nominations through July 20.
About the Kansas Department of Commerce:
As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce’s project successes, Kansas was awarded Area Development Magazine’s prestigious Gold Shovel award in 2021, 2022 and 2023, and was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Governor’s Cup by Site Selection Magazine.
###ness or businessperson, including your own, click here. The nominations portal will accept nominations through July 20.
About the Kansas Department of Commerce:
As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce’s project successes, Kansas was awarded Area Development Magazine’s prestigious Gold Shovel award in 2021, 2022 and 2023, and was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Governor’s Cup by Site Selection Magazine.
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The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports June 22
Obituary of Norma Johnson
Norma Kay Johnson, age 79, of rural Deerfield, MO passed away June 20, 2023 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK after a brief illness.
She was born March 3, 1944 at the Dr’s office in Garland, KS, the daughter of Charles Glen Linn and Wilma Heitz Linn.
She graduated from Bronaugh High School in 1962. She worked at the ASCS office in Nevada after graduation where she met the love of her life, Bernard Johnson.
Bernard and Kay were married on December 29, 1962, at her parent’s home in rural Bronaugh and started their life together. Side-by-side for 52 years, they would raise a family, and build a successful farm and ranch operation while residing on the centennial farm where they became the third generation of Bernard’s family to farm and ranch.
Kay Johnson loved her family. Those who knew her well marveled at her ability to multi-task with aplomb.
She was capable of preparing three home cooked family meals a day, facilitate and perform farm work, cater a picnic on-site at a grain field at a moment’s notice, drive all three kids to baseball, football, softball, track, bible school, dance practices, 4-H and FFA activities, and recitals, all while accommodating the schedule of everyone in her family.
She was an exceptional cook and particularly gifted as a pastry chef. She ran a business out of her kitchen providing cakes and pies to local diners in Nevada and Fort Scott. She made elaborate wedding cakes for those fortunate enough to hire her and managed the bakery at a large grocery store in Fort Scott for several years.
She also worked at DayCo in Fort Scott.
She was a highly competent “Family Doctor” who kept her husband and three children healthy, happy and productive through the various scrapes, ailments and accidents of an active life on the farm.
In her free time she bred and raised Cocker Spaniels.
After the passing of her husband in 2014, she leased the crop ground to her nephew, Ryan Linn and took pride in building her cowherd.
She did volunteer work as a teaching assistant at the elementary school in Bronaugh where she earned a certificate of recognition from her students.
She was a member of Rinehart Christian Church.
Kay Johnson considered her children, grandchildren and great grandson her life’s greatest accomplishment and greatly enjoyed each moment spent with them. Kay Johnson did these things while always carrying herself with class and dignity. She was a role model to her family and a great example of a life well lived.
Survivors include one son, Mark Z. Johnson and wife Brenda, Orlando, OK; two daughters, Lisa Kay Peterson and husband Jared, Owasso, OK, and Brenda Johnson-Farmer, Parkville, MO; six grandchildren, Tayler Joseph Peterson, Kaylee Jo Farmer, Rylee Elisabeth Cash, Hayden Jared Peterson, Sydney Pearl Johnson, and Charley Ries Johnson; one great grandson, Brooks Joseph Peterson; one brother, Jimmy Linn and wife Jackie, Bronaugh; and numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
Rev. Kevin Moyers will conduct funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 26th, 2023, at the Rinehart Christian Church.
Burial will follow at the National Cemetery in Fort Scott, KS.
The family will receive friends at a visitation from 2 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the Cheney Witt Chapel in Fort Scott.
Memorials are suggested to the McKill Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of sympathy may be emailed to the family at [email protected].
Change For Fort Scott Aquatic Center on July 1
Currently the Fort Scott Aquatic Center has a family swim time designated Monday through Friday for 5:30-6:15 p.m. but that is changing.
“We have noticed a rise in families coming to take advantage of that time and are very pleased to see this,” said Kathi Hall the pool manger.
“Effective July 1, 2023, we are changing the time span of family swim to be 5:30 to 7 p.m. ,” she said. “The change just affects the unsupervised patrons who are 17 and under. These patrons can go ahead and exit the facility for the day.”
The pool hours are Monday through Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m., Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. On Monday through Friday the change is the family swim will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. starting July 1.
Pool parties are from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. when scheduled. Cost is $150 per hour.
Pool rates are:
2 years and younger are free.
3-14 years: $2
15 to 62 years: $3
63+years: $2
A single season pool pass is $65, a family of four season pass is $200 and a $25 per person fee for over four family members. Members must reside in the same household.
Children 10 years old and younger must be supervised by someone 14 years and older, at all times..
Assistant pool managers are Brayden Moore, Kayla Hall, Billie Jo Shoemaker, and Dakota Hall.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports June 21
LMC Fellows Welcomed to Fort Scott
The 2023 Fellows, in this submitted photo.
Back row: Chris Dier from New Orleans, LA, Kevin Dailey from Union, KY, Darrion Cockrell from St. Louis, MO
Front row: Amy Page from Moriarty, NM, Heather Whitaker from Gorham, ME, Lacy Rivera from Los Lunas, NM
The Lowell Milken Center (LMC) for Unsung Heroes in Fort Scott, Kansas has awarded its 2023 National Fellowship to 12 educators.
As part of their week-long experience in Fort Scott, the six fellows for June 18 – 23 were given the key to the city on Tuesday, June 20th, by Jackson Tough, Tourism Director. (Five more Fellows will arrive on June 25th.)
Upon the presentation of the keys, Tourism Director Jackson Tough said, “The students who participate in Unsung Hero projects are changed for life. They become our stars of the future! You, as teachers, do the same. You change lives, and you are our stars because of that.”
The Fellows honored this week were Darrion Cockrell from Missouri, Kevin Dailey from Kentucky, Chris Dier from Louisiana, Amy Page from New Mexico, Lacy Rivera from New Mexico, and Heather Whitaker from Maine. LMC Director Norm Conard praised these outstanding individuals, saying, “It is an honor to be able to network and collaborate with these exceptional educators and provide this opportunity for them to reflect, reenergize and strategize with each other as they seek new ways to inspire their students.”
Every summer, the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes awards their Fellowship to national and international award-winning educators from America and around the world. As National LMC Fellows, they deepen their understanding of Unsung Heroes and project-based learning in preparation for developing Unsung Heroes projects with their students. They also learn the stories of powerful role models who have helped to change the world and can be life-changing examples for students today. Along with the time spent deepening their professional skills at the LMC, the Fellows enjoy visiting the Fort Scott area.
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran Newsletter
Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads who celebrated this weekend! Being a father to my two daughters is one of the greatest joys I have experienced and being a grandfather is pretty great too!
Recognizing Juneteenth
This Juneteenth, we celebrate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans at the end of the Civil War. On June 19, 1865, news of President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation finally brought long-awaited freedom to enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas, marking the end of slavery in the United States. Kansas is known as the “state where slavery began to die.” Over the years, Kansas has had a rich history of working to end slavery and fighting for civil rights for all Americans. May we continue to strive for a more perfect union.
Chamber Coffee at California Nails Salon on June 22
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