A meeting of the Industrial Development Research Committee will be held on July 29, 2024 immediately following the Bourbon County Commission Meeting in the Bourbon County Courthouse, 210 S. National Ave. Fort Scott, KS 66701.
Local Author Tanya Glessner Has Written a New Daily Devotional Book
Local Fort Scott Author Tanya Glessner has written a daily devotional to help stay connected to God.
Here is a press release from her:
Are you ready for some exciting news?!
My newest book-New Mercies Every Morning: Devotions for Every Day of the Year, is now available!
Here’s the purchase link:
Book Overview:
The Lord blesses us with new mercies each morning as we wake up and spend time in His presence. By seeking His strength and guidance, we can overcome any challenges that come our way. Starting the day with a positive mindset is pivotal in preparing us for whatever lies ahead. This daily devotional provides a scripture verse and reflection to help you stay connected to God throughout the day. Remember, you are never alone – God is always by your side, eager to connect with you. Embrace this opportunity to draw closer to Him and experience His love and grace. New Mercies Every Morning is a valuable tool to help you appreciate the goodness of God.
Key Features:
- Daily Bible verse for each day of the year
- Daily devotion for each day of the year corresponding to the daily Bible verse
- Perfect gift for every occasion
Having a daily devotional is a wonderful companion to your Bible. It offers hope and encouragement, paired with the word of God to get you started off in the right direction every morning.
This book was such a blessing to write, and I know it will bless you also!
Pitch Dark by Carolyn Tucker
Keys to the Kingdom By Carolyn Tucker
Pitch Dark
I grew up in the country and, for most of my life while living at home, we didn’t have a big yard light, just a front porch light. We parked our vehicles in the detached garage, which meant we walked from the garage to the back door at night with no light. I suppose we used a flashlight on nights when it was pitch dark — I really don’t recall. Eventually, Dad had a light installed on a big electric pole so we could see clearly at night. I still live in the country and on nights when the moon is full, I can see good enough to go walkin’ after midnight without a flashlight…not that I do, but I could.
The Word of God teaches us extensively in the Old and New Testaments that Jesus is the light. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow Me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life” (John 8:12 NLT). Before accepting and embracing Jesus as our personal Savior, we’re living a life that’s as black as pitch. But when the True Light (Jesus) indwells us, the darkness is vanquished.
Because Jesus is the source of spiritual enlightenment, He reveals the truth and guides us out of the darkness of sin and ignorance. Christ is the Word that was in the beginning with God. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. In Him was life; and the life was the light of men” (John 1:1,4 KJV). Jesus was with the Father from eternity, but He became man to pay the price for mankind’s redemption from sin.
As the “Light of the World,” Jesus didn’t only occasionally do the will of the Father, He always did the Father’s will. As Christ followers, Jesus is our example. It’s imperative to know what the Father’s will is, and the best way to discover it is to study His Word. I wonder if that’s why some believers neglect to read their Bibles. We become responsible for the light we receive while discovering what God‘s Word is saying to us. When we ignore the personal revelation of the Holy Spirit’s light, it’s called “walking behind light.” Believers are to receive the Word of the Lord with willing hearts and be obedient to walk in the light we‘re given. God and the believer enjoy fellowship with one another on the basis of walking in the light of God. Fellowship is maintained with the Father as we continue walking in the light He reveals to us. To walk in all the light involves being tender-hearted, obedient, and acknowledging any darkness the Lord might point out.
My dad served as song leader at church and he would often select #379 “Stepping in the Light.” The lyrics, by Eliza Hewitt, are still relevant: “Pressing more closely to Him who is leading when we are tempted to turn from the way. Trusting the arm that is strong to defend us, happy, how happy, our praises each day! How beautiful to walk in the steps of the Savior, stepping in the light, stepping in the light! How beautiful to walk in the steps of the Savior, led in paths of light!”
Have you ever met a vehicle at dusk with no lights on? I always wonder how long it will take the driver to realize he’s actually driving in the dark? It’s not a good thing to slowly become acclimated to the dark; and that can easily happen without obeying the light of Jesus in our hearts.
The Key: Believers are to be obedient to live in all the light we’re shown.
Agenda for the Bo Co Commission on July 29
Bourbon County Courthouse
210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800
Fax: 620-223-5832
Attachments:
Bourbon County, Kansas
Brandon Whisenhunt
1st District Commissioner
Jim Harris, Chairman
2nd District Commissioner
Clifton Beth
3rd District Commissioner
Bourbon County Commission Agenda 210 S. National Ave.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
July 29, 2024 5:30 p.m.
- Call Meeting to Order
- Flag Salute
- Approval of Consent Agenda
- Approval of Minutes from 7/22/2024
- Approval of Payroll Totaling $291,738.49
- Approval of Accounts Payable Totaling $850,070.41
- Public Comments
- Glen Wolfe-Refund Request
- KONE Elevator Agreement
- Jennifer Hawkins, County Clerk-Election Information
- Commission Comments
- Adjourn Meeting
Executive Session Justifications:
KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(2) for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the
attorney-client relationship.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(3) to discuss matters relating to employer/employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the
representative(s) of the body or agency.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(4) to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust and individual proprietorships
KSA 75-4319 (b)(6) for the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property.
KSA 75-4319 (b)(12) to discuss matters relating to the security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting
would jeopardize such security measures.
Agenda for the USD 234 Board of Education on July 29
Unified School District 234
424 South Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697
620-223-0800 Fax 620-223-2760
DESTRY BROWN
Superintendent
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
July 29, 2024 – 7:30 A.M.
AGENDA SUMMARY WITH COMMENTARY
1.0 Call Meeting to Order David Stewart, President
2.0 Flag Salute
3.0 Resolution #24-06 for Supplemental General Budget Percentage
4.0 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)
4.1 Exit Executive Session – _______ (Time)
4.2 Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)
5.0 Adjourn Meeting _____ (Time) David Stewart, President
Give Holistic Pest Control A Try
I enjoy spending time in my yard and tending to my flower beds like I’m sure many of you do too. But the thing I don’t enjoy is insect pests, weeds and occasionally the plant diseases that come along as well.
Many times, at the first sight of a pest or weed, we get excited and search the cabinet for some type of chemical control. But there are other options available such as “holistic” pest management.
Here are some suggestions:
- Practice sanitation. Lots of insects and plant diseases love trash. It’s their home. Get rid of garden debris – burn, bury or compost it.
- Control weeds. Weeds compete with and weaken “desirable” plants, making them more susceptible to pest attacks. Some weeds can also be welcoming mats, serving as alternative hosts for various pests.
- Practice diversity. Remember what happened when the nation planted so many American elms for shade in the early 20th century? Don’t plant just one species. Rotate crops in your vegetable garden and flower beds to prevent buildup of pest populations and carryover of disease organisms.
- Encourage beneficial insects such as lady beetles, praying mantis, garden spiders and honeybees. Create homes and/or food sources for them with flowering plants and mulches. Also, be careful when using insecticides to avoid bringing unnecessary harm to your garden’s good guys.
- Modify the environment. Many pests need a suitable habitat to do their dirty deeds. But, sometimes minor changes in gardening practices can have a significant impact on that. One example is providing adequate space between plants. Another is removing all the dead plant material at the end of the season.
- Avoid wimpy plants. A host of today’s plant varieties are bred to resist pest attacks. Some are naturally resistant or almost immune to problems.
- Practice alternative controls. Go ahead and pick off that big, hungry, ugly tomato hornworm. If you can’t destroy it, put it in the garbage can. Then see what a blast of water does to little bugs. Try “sweeping” fall webworms out of your trees.
- Be pro-active. Go after pests when they are small enough to control easily, before they’ve caused serious crop injury or have spread to other plants.
- Do what you know you should do. Identify the pest before you buy a pesticide. Find out whether it’s really a problem. Only buy a pesticide that is labeled for your culprit. Follow the label’s directions.
- Keep harvests timely. Get the goodies before the pests do. Don’t go through all the work of nurturing a garden only to forfeit the crop when it’s ripe for picking.
If you are having any horticulture issues, please feel free to contact me at one of the Southwind District offices.
Krista Harding is a K-State Research and Extension Horticulture agent assigned to Southwind District. She may be reached at [email protected] or by calling 620-244-3826.
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Bourbon County Fair Open Class Winners Announced
Submitted by Terri Williams
We would like to thank all the business and individuals that sponsored ribbons for the Open Class at the Bourbon County Fair this year. This year we had 1073 exhibits in open class.
The following are the results of the judging.
Adams, Janie – Arts and Crafts: Hooking- Rug – red, Hooking Other Household – red,
Allen, Kathy – Fine Arts: Acrylic Reserve Champion Senior Division, Mixed Media – red, Misc Senior Art – blue,
Allen, Minnie Lou – Floriculture: Rose-Shrub-flowering – red, Petunia-Single – red,
Anderson, Conner – Antiques: Figurine – blue, Pottery – top blue; Arts and Crafts: Misc Novelty Item – top blue; Floriculture: Zinna-Large Specimen – red, Zinna-Large Display – blue, Any Annual not Listed – blue,
Anderson, Eli – Antiques: Bank- blue; Lego: Junior 8-12 – Free Style white, Kits – blue,
Anderson, Kaidence – Antiques: Tin Container – blue; Arts and Crafts: Wood Craft – top blue, Clothing and Textiles: – Misc Item – red; Fine Arts: Pencil – red; Floriculture – Succulents – blue,
Avett, Marianne – Arts and Crafts: Articles made w/beads blue, Stenciled Article – blue, Wall Hanging – white, Wreath – blue, Paper – red, Novelty Misc – white,
Baglin, Lorina – Antiques: Newspaper – top blue Paper Item, Other Paper Item – red; Photography: Still Life – red, Sequenced Photographs – red, Photo Showing Kindness – Blue and Grand Champion; Prepared Foods: Apple Pie – red, Bread: Loaf-White – red, Muffin – Top Blue Rolls, Peanut Butter Cookies – white,
Baglin, Tony – Garden Products: Red Onions – red,
Bailey, Taylor – Art and Crafts: Painted Article – blue; Fine Arts: Acrylic – red,
Beckham, Barrett – Floriculture: Marigold-Dwarf Specimen Display – blue; Garden Produce: Cherry Tomatoes – Reserve Champion Garden Products, Red Tomatoes – red; Poultry: Lg Fowl Std Hen – red,
Beckham, Warren – Floriculture: Marigold-Dwarf Specimen Display – red, Wildflowers – red; Garden Products: Cherry Tomatoes – white, Red Tomatoes – blue; Poultry: Lg Fowl Std Hen – white; Prepared Foods: Junior Cobbler – Top Blue
Beerbower, Gil – Antiques: Photograph – white, Kitchen Item – white, Tool – white,
Beerbower, Hailey – Antiques: Bronze – blue, Oil Can – blue, Sporting Good Item – blue; Floriculture: Sunflower – blue, Sunflower Display – white, Single Sunflower Award; Photography: Nature – Reserve Champion Senior Photography,
Beerbower, Todd – Antiques: Misc Personal Accessory – white, Other Paper Item – white, Bottle – red, Misc Metal Item – Grand Champion Antiques, Other Glass – blue, Advertising – blue,
Bin, Angie – Antiques: Jewelry – white, Misc Personal Accessory – red, Advertising Paper Item – white, Other Paper Item – blue, Pottery – white, License Plate – red,
Bin, Emma – Antiques: Purse – red, Advertising Paper Item – red, Stoneware – blue, Figurine – red, License Plate – blue,
Blanchett, Zoie – Fine Arts: Pen and Ink – red, Watercolor – blue
Blanket Brigade – Quilts: Senior Citizen over 65 – blue, Sunflower Award
Bolan, Bonnie – Photography: Still Life – blue,
Bower, Linda – Quilts: Oldies but Goodies – red,
Bowers, Chris – Antiques: Comic Book – blue, Bank – red, Child’s Toy – white; Preserved Foods: Misc Vegetables – white,
Bowers, Jaxen – Floriculture: Petunia – red, Succulents – red, Flowering Shrub-Specimen – red; Prepared Foods: Junior Drop Cookies – blue,
Bowers, Katilyn – Prepared Foods: Brownies – white,
Bowman, Theodore – Lego: Senior – Free Style – red,
Bowman, Vivian – Lego: Senior – Free Style – Grand Champion, Senior, Kits – white,
Brillhart, Lois – Antiques: Doll – blue, Misc Household Item – white, Other Misc – Top blue,
Brock, Alaina – Arts and Crafts: Article made w/beads – blue, Ceramic Article – red, Painted Article – blue, Stenciled Article – blue, Wall Hanging – blue, Household Accessory – blue, Christmas Ornament – red, Stuffed Pillow – blue, Misc Stuffed Article – top blue; Clothing and Textiles: Child’s Garment – Reserve Champion Junior Clothing and Textiles, Child’s Active Wear – blue, Decorated shirt – blue, Misc Item – blue, Knitting Article for Baby – Top blue junior, Knitting Accessory – blue, Knitting Misc – red, Crocheting Article for Baby – red, Crocheting Household Article – red, Crocheting Misc – red; Fine Arts: Oil Painting – blue, Acrylic – white, Pencil – red, Sculpture 3-D – blue, Mixed Media – red, Misc Senior Art – white; Floriculture: Zinna-Dwarf Display – blue; Lego: Senior – Kits – Top Blue; Photography: Nature – white, Black and White – red, Digitally Enhanced – blue; Prepared Foods: Filled Cookies – Top Blue Cookies
Brock, Sally – Farm Products: Misc Farm Products – blue; Floriculture: Sunflower – red, Sunflower Display – red; Prepared Foods: Bread: Loaf- Wheat – white, Misc Bread – red, Oatmeal Cookies – white,
Brown, Judy – Clothing and Textiles: Strip Quilt Article – blue, Embroidery or Cross Stitch Picture – Best Patriotic Item in Clothing and Textiles; Quilts: Patchwork – blue, Table Runner – white,
Bugner, Dancy – Garden Products: Yellow Onions, blue, Red Potatoes – blue; Preserved Foods: Salse – white,
Carpenter, Angela – Fine Arts: – Charcoal or Pastel Chalk – red,
Carpenter, Beowulf – Antiques: Other Book – red; Arts and Crafts: Misc/Recycled – red,
Carpenter, Dustin – Antiques: Tool – blue; Arts and Crafts: Misc/Recycled – blue, Leather Belt – Top Blue, Leather Walled – Top Blue, Misc Leather – Top blue
Carpenter, Emma – Arts and Crafts: Novelty – blue – Misc Novelty blue, Misc Leather – red; Preserved Foods: Misc Fruit – blue,
Carpenter, Julian – Antiques: Tool – red; Arts and Crafts: Novelty – Red,
Clayton, Raelee
Clayton, Raelee – Floriculture: Marigold-Dwarf Display Junior – red, Marigold – Large Specimen – blue, Succulents – white, Sunflower- Display Junior – blue, Sunflower -Specimen – white, Zinna-Dwarf Specimen – red, Display in Toy – red, Any Annual not listed – white, Dried Flower Arrangement – white,
Collins, Kelley – Antiques: Depression Glass – blue, Misc Auto Related – red; Floriculture: blue, Marigold-Dwarf – blue, Zinna-Dwarf – blue, Zinna – Large Display – red, Succulent – white, Coleus – blue, Plants – Foliage only – blue, Rare or Unusual – blue, Blooming Plants – white, White Flower in White Container – red, Orange Flower in Orange Container – blue, Fresh Miniature – under 5” – blue, Wildflowers – Kansas Native – blue, Most Exhibits Award; Preserved Foods: Misc Fruit – red, Beets – red, Dill Pickles – Top Blue Pickles, Butters – red,
Colwell, Helen – Quilts: Machine Quilted by Professional – red,
Coulter, Isabelle – Arts and Crafts: Article made w/beads – white, Ceramic Article – Reserve Champion Junior Arts and Crafts, Christmas Ornament – blue, Misc/recycled – red, Stuffed Doll – Grand Champion Junior Arts and Crafts; Fine Arts – Charcoal or Pastel Chalk – blue, Oil – blue, Pencil Colored – red, Watercolor – blue; Floriculture: Zinna-Large Specimen – blue; Prepared Foods: Junior Drop Cookies – white, Junior Decorated Cookies – Top Blue, Junior Shaped Cookies – red, Misc Junior Cookies – blue, Junior Brownies – blue,
Crager, Kendall – Clothing and Textiles: Women’s top – Grand Champion Junior Clothing and Textiles;
Creollo, Ridlie – Floriculture: Marigold-Dwarf Display Junior – white, Marigold-Dwarf specimen Display – white, Sunflower -Display Junior – red, Sunflower-Specimen – red, Zinna-Dwarf Specimen – white, Display in Toy – blue, Any Perennial not Listed – blue, Dried Flower Arrangement – red,
Crossland, Shalya – Fine Arts: Charcoal or Pastel Chalk – blue, Pencil – blue, Pin and Ink – blue; Floriculture: Zinna-Dwarf – red, Cut Flower Collection – blue; Photography: Black and White – white; Prepared Foods: Misc Cookies – red,
Davenport, Joyce – Quilts: First Quilt Project – blue
Davis, Colbi – Arts and Crafts: Wreath – blue, Patriotic item blue
Dawson, Debra – Antiques: Misc Metal Item – white,
Defebaugh, Michelle – Floriculture: Zinna – Large – blue; Prepared Foods: – Apple Pie – blue, Peach Pie – blue, Apricot Pie – Reserve Champion Prepared Foods, Berry Pie – blue, Misc Pie – red, Cinnamon Rolls – red; Preserved Foods: Berries – white, Tomatoes – white, Sweet Pickles – blue, Salsa – red, Sauce – blue, Butters – blue, Misc Jams and Jellies – blue,
Dixon, Phyllis – Arts and Crafts: Hooking Other – white, Hooking Punched needle item – blue,
Durossette, Sam – Floriculture: Succulent – blue,
Eckles, Bob – Garden Products: Preserve Tomatoes – blue,
Eden, Rhuey – Arts and Crafts: Scarecrow – red
Ellis, Emory – Fine Arts: Watercolor – white: Lego: Juniors 8-12 – Kits – red,
Ellis, Olive – Antiques: Jewelry Box – red; Floriculture: Any annual not listed – red,
Ellis, Sandra – Clothing and Textiles: Embroidery or Cross Stitch Picture – Best Framed Cross Stitch item; Floriculture: Potted Plant – red,
Ellis, Sara – Lego: Seniors: Free Style – white, Kits – red,
Emmerson, Kennedy – Farm Products: Hybrid Corn – white
Endicott, Ashley – Antiques: Cookbook – white, Advertising – red; Poultry – red
Endicott, Jack – Antiques: Cookbook – Blue, Photograph – blue, Misc Toy – white; Garden Products: Novelties – white,
Endicott, Jewel – Antiques: Plate – blue,
Endicott, Tim – Poultry: Ducks – blue
Ericson, Doris – Clothing and Textiles: Embroidery or Cross Stitch Pillow Cases – blue; Prepared Foods: Misc Pie – blue,
Ericson, John – Farm Products: Hybrid Corn – red, Longest single Ear of Corn – blue, Tallest Corn Stalk – blue,
Franks, Patsy – Arts and Crafts: Display of Wood Craft – red; Floriculture: Coneflower – red,
Frederickson, Sue – Floriculture: Lilies – red, Any Annual not listed – red, Misc Cut Flower – blue, Any Perennial not listed Display – white, White Flower in White Container – white, Orange Flower in Orange Container – red, Wildflowers – Kansas Native – red,
French, Patsy – Floriculture: Cactus – blue
Fry, Byron – Floriculture: Living Room Arrangement – blue; Garden Products: Garden Display Grand Champion Garden Products,
Garlow, Gary – Arts and Crafts: Display of Wood Craft – Top blue, Wood Carving – blue, Misc Wood Craft – blue
Garlow, Kathy – Garden Products: White Potatoes – blue; Quilts: Misc large quilt – blue, Smal Patchwork Quilt – blue, Small Youth Quilt – blue, Wall Hanging – red,
George, Laura – Antiques: Jewelry – blue, Purse – blue, Covered Dish – blue, Carnival Glass – red,
Gilbert, Sery – Fine Arts: Pencil – blue, Pen and Ind – blue; Photography: Nature – white, Digitally Enhanced – blue,
Gilliland, Kathleen – Garden Products: Cucumber over 4” – blue, Okra – white,
Goltra, Gideon – Rabbits: Senior Buck – Grand Champion Rabbits
Goltra, Gordon – Poultry: Lg Fowl Std Breed – blue, Lg Fowl Std Breed Pullet – blue, Lg Fowl std Breed Hen – Reserve Champion, Bantam Hen – Grand Champion; Rabbits: Senior Doe – Reserve Champion Rabbits
Greenlee, Lorri – Quilts: Wall Hanging – blue,
Harris, Rosemary – Arts and Crafts: Hooking Wall Hanging – white,
Hawkins, Dee Dee – Arts and Crafts: Wall Hanging – red, Any Annual not Listed – blue,
Helton, Alice – Preserved Foods: Pickled Beets – white, Dill Pickles – red, Sweet Pickles – white, Misc Pickles – blue, Jams – white,
Hembree, Joan – Floriculture: Rose-Shrub-Flowering – blue,
Hibdon, Wilma – Antiques: Children’s Book – red; Kitchen Item – red, Jar – blue, Carnival Glass – blue,
Hixon, Betty – Antiques: Child’s Toy – red, Colored Glass – white, Other Glass – white, Floriculture: Blooming Plants – blue, Violets – red,
Holly, Rinley – Arts and Crafts: Article made w/beads -red, Scrapbook – blue, Christmas Ornament – white,
Holly, Stetson – Arts and Crafts: Christmas Ornament – white, Misc Novelty Item – red,
Hueston, Katie – Floriculture: Purple Flower in Purple Container – red,
Hueston, Macie – Farm Products: Honey – red; Floriculture: Sunflower-Specimen – blue, Child’s Mixed Bouquet – red,
Hunt, Amber – Floriculture: Plants-Foliage Only – white, Violets – blue, Herbs – blue; Prepared Foods: Misc Bread – white,
Hunt, Annalise – Arts and Crafts: Stuffed Animal – blue; Fine Arts – Charcoal or Pastel Chalk – red, Watercolor – red, Misc – white
Jagels, Brenna – Floriculture: Potted Plant – Blue,
Jagels, Sherri – Clothing and Textiles: – Misc item – red, Embroidery or Cross Stitch Holiday Item – red, Embroidery or Cross Stitch Household Item – blue; Preserved Foods: Bread and Butter Pickles – blue; Quilts: Machine quilted by maker – red, Machine Quilted by Professional – blue, Quilted by Organization – Blue, Applique Small Quilt – red, Embroidery/Cross Stitch Small Quilt – blue, Small Patchwork Quilt – red, Misc Small Quilt – blue, Applique Miniature Quilt – blue, Miniature Patchwork Quilt – blue, Miniature Misc Quilts – red, Holiday Item – red, Wool Mug Rug – red, Wool Wall Hanging – red,
Jagels, Caroline – Clothing and Textiles: Repurposed Item – Grand Champion Senior Clothing and Textiles
James, Kay – Farm Products: Sunflower – blue,
Jent, David – Arts and Crafts: Novelty Misc over 65 – blue; Floriculture: Petunia-Single – white,
Johnson, Letha – Quilts: Misc Large Quilt – white
Johnson, Russ – Arts and Crafts: Misc Wood Craft – red; Floriculture: Ferns – blue,
Jones, Robert – Fine Arts: Colored Pencil – white,
Karleskint, Alli – Clothing and Textiles: Crocheting Household Article – blue; Photography: Scenic – red
Karleskint, Graci – Floriculture: Zinna=Dwarf Specimen – blue; Photography: Scenic – Reserve Champion;
Karleskint, Kati – Photography: Scenic – blue,
Karleskint, Larry – Arts and Crafts: Wood Carving – red,
Karleskint, Lilli – Photography: Scenic – red,
Karleskint, Millie – Clothing and Textiles: – Purse – blue,
Keating, Ranse – Farm Products: – Oats – red, Soybean Bundle of 5 Plants, white; Photography: – Animals – white; Prepared Foods: No Bake Cookies – red, Chocolate Chip Cookies – white
Keating, Ryson – Farm Products: Oats – blue, Soybean Bundle of 5 Plants red; Prepared Foods: Junior Decorated Cake – blue,
Kendrick, Cliff – Arts and Crafts: Household – Accessory – red; Floriculture: Hibiscus – white,
Kivett, Dorothy – Floriculture: Rose-Hybrid tea – blue, Any Perennial not Listed Display – blue, Grand Champion and Reserve Champion
Korineck, Pam – Floriculture: white, Marigold – Dwarf – red, Any Annual not Listed – red, Any Annual not Listed – white, Begonia-Ever Blooming – blue, Cactus – white, Hanging Basket – blue, Breakfast Arrangement – red, Red Flower in Red Container – blue, White Flower in White Container – blue, Yellow Flower in Yellow Container – red, Purple Flower in Purple Container – white, Orange Flower in Orange Container – white,
Large, Enid – Antiques: Kitchen Item – Top blue, Colored Glass – red; Clothing and Textiles: – Embroidery Dresser Scarf – blue, Embroidery or Cross Stitch Pillow Cases – red; Floriculture: Rose-Shrub-flowering – white, Sunflower – white; Garden Products – Zucchini Squash – blue; Preserved foods: Tomatoes – Grand Champion Preserved Foods,
Leeper, James – Floriculture: Blooming Plants – red,
Leslie, Sharon – Clothing and Textiles: Crocheting Afghan – red, Crocheting Garment – red, Crocheting Rug – red,
Lewis, Ben – Arts and Craft: Misc Novelty – red,
Lindel, Nancy – Arts and Crafts: Novelty Articles over 65 – white; Fine Arts: Colored Pencil – red, Misc over 65 – white, Sunflower Award
Lundeen, Joyce – Clothing and Textiles: – Child’s garment – blue, Purse – white, Embroidery or Cross Stitch Tea Towels – blue; Fine Arts: Watercolor 65 and Older – red,
Lust, Deb – Garden Products: Native Nuts Pecans – blue, Native Nuts Walnuts – blue, Red Potatoes – white; Preserved Foods: Beans – blue, Bread and Butter Pickles – white,
Mahurin, Harper – Arts and Crafts: Leather Article – blue,
Malone, Trey – Lego: Juniors 8-12 Kits – white; Photography: Sequenced Photographs – blue,
Martin, Bob – Fine Arts: Watercolor – red,
Martin, Juley – Photography: – Nature – blue,
Martin, Karleen – Arts and Crafts: Hooking -Rug – blue, Hooking Wall Hanging – Reserve Champion Arts and Crafts, Other Household – white; Fine Arts: Thread Art – blue,
Mason, Gunner – Poultry: Bantam Pullet – blue
McClendon, Michelle – Antiques: Pottery – red, Other Misc – red; Prepared Foods: Coffee Cake, Quick – blue, Bundt Cake – blue, No Bake Cookies – white, Drop Cookies – red, Misc Candy – red,
Milks, Paul – Clothing and Textiles: Embroidery Misc Item – blue, Embroidery or Cross Stitch Pillow – blue; Photography: Animals – blue, Scenic – white, Sequenced Photographs – blue,
Miller, Aubri – Photography: People – blue, Misc – red, Photo Showing Kindness – white
Miller, Bob – Antiques: Misc Household Item – red; Photography: People – red, Photo showing Kindness – red
Miller, Glenda – Antiques: Cookbooks – red, Doll – white, Misc toy – red, Misc Household item – blue, Misc Metal Item – red, Other Glass – red, Other Misc – white; Clothing and Textiles: Knitting Misc – red; Photography: Animals – white, People – white; Prepared Foods: Misc Bread – Top Blue Bread, Bar Cookies – blue, Chocolate Chip Cookies – white, Fudge – blue, Berry Cobbler – Top Blue Cobblers, Peach Cobbler – red; Preserved Foods: Seeded Fruit – white, Dill Pickles – white, Misc Pickles – red, Jellies – Top Blue Jams and Jellies ,Misc Jams and Jellies – red; Quilts: Oldies but Goodies – white,
Myers, Sue – Quilts: Easter Egg Table Runner Contest – Blue
Nabham, Ziad – Arts and Crafts: blue; Garden Products: Okra – blue,
Nelsen, Lori – Clothing and Textiles: purse – red, Embroidery or Cross Stitch Holiday Item – Top Blue,
Pollock, Cora – Prepared Foods: Junior Muffins – Top Blue
Precious Lambs Preschool – Floriculture: Potted Plant – white, Any Perennial not Listed – white; Garden Products: Red Onions – white
Quick, Dudley – Antiques: Pocket Watch – Reserve Champion, Personal Accessories, Farm Toy – blue, Bottle – white, Misc Auto Related – top blue; Floriculture: Petunia- Double – white, Misc Candy – blue,
Richardson, Cassino – Antiques: Native American – blue; Fine Arts: Misc Senior over 65 – red; Quilts: Hexagons – blue
Rogers, Linda – Quilts: Patchwork red, Machine Quilted by Maker – Top Blue Large Quilts, Applique Small quilt – Top Blue Small Quilts, Wall Hanging – white, Senior Citizen over 65 – white, Table Runner – blue, Holiday Item – Top Blue Additional Quilt,
Sackett, Eva – Arts and Crafts: Misc/recycled – blue; Fine Arts: Pencil – white,
Sackett, Gayle – Arts and Crafts: Fabric – blue, Paper – top blue; Fine Arts: Watercolor 65 and Older – Grand Champion Senior Fine Arts, Mixed Media – blue; Floriculture: Cleome – red, Phlox – blue, Zinna – Large – red; Quilts: Oldies but Goodies – blue,
Sackett, Jim – Antiques: Misc Toy – blue; Arts and Crafts: Metal Craft – Grand Champion Arts and Crafts; Floriculture: Zinna-Dwarf – white, Any Annual not Listed – blue, Misc Cut Flower – white; Photography: Still Life – white,
Sadler, Carolyn – Clothing and Textiles: Baby Dress/Doll Dress – Reserve Champion in Senior Clothing and Textiles, Misc Item – blue; Quilts: Miniature Misc Quilt – Top Blue Miniature Quilts, Patriotic Award Quilts
Sewell, Tori – Arts and Crafts: Wreath – red,
Shroeder, Bobbie – Arts and Crafts: – Hooking Other – red, Wool Holiday red,
Simpson, Doug – Farm Products: Honey Top Blue
Simpson, Lela – Clothing and Textiles: Crocheting Article for Baby – blue, Crocheting Doily – blue; Fine Arts: Colored Pencil – blue, Misc Senior Art – red; Prepared Foods: Dinner Rolls – white,
Simpson, Pat – Antiques: Jar – red,
Sinn, Joyce – Antiques: – Jewelry – red, Compote – blue, Bottle – blue, Colored Glass – red; Arts and Crafts – Ceramic Article – blue; Floriculture: Celosia-Crested – blue, Shrub-flowering – blue, Zinna – Large – white, Petunia-Single – blue, Petunia-Double – blue, Misc Cut Flower- red, Petunia Display – red, Zinna – Large Display – blue, Breakfast Arrangement – blue, Yellow Flower in Yellow Container – white, Purple Flower in Purple Container – blue; Garden Products: Grapes – blue, Bell Peppers – white, Yellow Tomatoes – red; Prepared Foods: Misc Pie – white, Baking Powder Biscuits – blue, Muffins – white, Dinner Rolls- red, Misc Cake-iced – blue, No Bake Cookies – red, Sugar Cookies – blue, Peanut Butter Cookies – red, Shaped Cookies – red, Brownies – blue, Oatmeal Cookies – red, Misc Candies – white; Preserved Foods: Tomatoes – red, Misc Vegetable – blue, Beets – blue, Beet Pickles – blue, Sauce – white, Wool Miniature – blue, Wool Holiday – blue,
Smilie, Helena – Arts and Crafts: blue, Patriotic Award in Arts and Crafts; Fine Arts: Acrylic – Junior Grand Champion
Smilie, Lena – Antiques: Doll – red,
Smilie, Ben – Antiques: Misc Personal Accessory – blue, Photography: red; Prepared Foods: Junior No Bake Cookies – white,
Smilie, Cecilia – Fine Arts: Acrylic – white,
Smilie, Gerard – Clothing and Textiles: Embroidery or Cross Stitch Pillow – Top Blue Junior; Lego: Juniors 8-12 – Free Style – red; Prepared Foods: Junior Drop Cookies – red,
Smilie, Joanna – Clothing and Textiles: – Apron – blue; Lego: Juniors 8 and Under – Free Style – Reserve Champion
Smith, Kimberly – Floriculture: Sunflower Display 0 blue, Sunflower Bouquet Award; Garden Products: Pears – blue, Other Peppers – red, Garden Display – red; Preserved Foods: Pickled Beets – red,
Smith, Legend – Antiques: Jewelry Box – blue, Misc Table Item – red, Oil Can – red; Fine Arts: Mixed Media – blue; Floriculture: Marigold-Dwarf Display Junior – blue, Child’s Mixed Bouquet – blue; Garden Products: Zucchini Squash – red, White Onions – white
Smith, Nova – Antiques: Sewing Basket – blue, Perfume Bottle – blue, Misc Table Item – blue; Fine Arts: Sculpture – blue, Mixed Media – red; Floriculture: Wildflowers – blue; Garden Products: Bell Peppers – red. Hot Peppers – blue,
Smith, Peg – Quilt: Miniature Patchwork Quilt – red,
Snyder, Kallie – Antiques: Advertising Paper Item – blue; Farm Products: – Hybrid Corn – Grand Champion Farm Products: Longest single ear of Corn – red, Bale of Hay – blue, Sorghum/Milo – blue, Wheat – Reserve Champion Farm Products, Soybeans bundle of 5 plants – blue, Misc Farm Product – red; Prepared Foods: Junior No Bake Cookies – blue, Junior Shaped Cookies – blue,
Snyder, Kollyn – Antiques: Pressed Glass – blue; Farm Products: Sorghum/Milo – red, Soybeans – blue; Prepared Foods: Chocolate Chip Cookies – blue,
Southard, Robbie – Floriculture: Miniature Garden – red,
Spencer, Diane – Antiques: Children’s book – white, Magazine – white, Textbook – white, Other Book – white, Post Card – blue; Clothing and Textiles: Household Item – blue; Prepared Foods: Bar Cookies – white,
Spurgeon, Stacey – Prepared Foods: Pecan Rolls – white
Starlite FCE – Arts and Crafts: Hay Bale – blue, Scarecrow – white
Stephan, Sheridan – Fine Arts: Acrylic – red, Pottery – blue, Misc – Reserve Champion Junior Fine Arts; Photography: – Animals – blue, Nature – red, Scenic – white; Poultry: Bantam Pullet – red; Prepared Foods: Junior Decorated Cake – white, Junior Quick Bread – blue,
Stephan, Willis – Arts and Crafts: Misc/recycled – white, Novelty Paper Article – blue; Poultry: Bantam Hen – red; Prepared Foods: Junior Decorated Cake red
Strader, Jean – Arts and Crafts: Hooking Wall Hanging – red, Hooking Other Household – blue: Clothing and Textiles: Loom Weaving Household Item – red, Loom Weaving Rug – red, Loom Weaving Misc – blue; Quilts: Misc Small Quilt – red, Table Runner – red,
Sulivan, Michelle – Arts and Crafts: Misc/Recycled – white; Quilts: First Quilt Project – red
Summers, Taggert – Arts and Craft: hay Bale – white
Thursday Night Live – Arts and Crafts: Hay Bale – red, Scarecrow – blue
Todd, Joyce – Antiques: Textbook – red; Arts and Crafts: Household Accessory – blue; Clothing and Textiles: – Kitchen Item – blue, Embroidery or Cross Stitch Tea Towels – red; Prepared Foods: Dinner Rolls – Top Blue Rolls, Cakes- Grand Champion Prepared Foods; Preserved Foods: Sweet Relish – blue,
Tourtillot, Madison – Photography: – Animals – red, Still Life – blue, Black and White – blue,
Tourtillot, Mason – Photography: Animals – red, Nature – Grand Champion Senior Photography, Misc – white,
Tucker, Janet – Quilts: Senior Citizen over 65 – red, Holiday Item – white, Easter Egg Table Runner Contest – red
Vaughan, Kaedynce – Prepared Foods: – Chocolate Chip Cookies – red, Junior Misc Cookies – blue, Junior Brownies – red,
Vonsoosten, Marilyn – Floriculture: Dahlia – blue, Petunia-Double – red, Any Annual not listed – white, Lilies – blue, Cactus – red, Plants- Foliage Only – red, Breakfast Arrangement – white, Yellow Flower in Yellow Container – blue,
Waggoner, Cathy – Arts and Crafts: Hooking Other – blue; Clothing and Textiles – Household Item – red; Fine Arts: Misc over 65 – blue,
Wallace, Archie – Arts and Crafts: Novelty Article over 65 – red; Floriculture: Marigold- large – blue,
Wallace, Pat – Clothing and Textiles: Embroidery Table Cloth – blue; Garden Products: Grapes – red, Other Peppers – white,
Walter, Candy – Arts and Crafts: Household Accessory – white; Floriculture: Succulent – red,
Warren, Jackie – Prepared Foods: Bread – Loaf- White – blue, Quick Bread – red, Shaped Cookies – white; Quilts: Patchwork – white, Easter Egg Table Runner Contest – red
Welsh, Eli – Antiques: Magazine – blue, Sporting Good Item – red; Fine Arts: Pencil Colored – blue, Mixed Media – white, Garden Products: White Onions – red; Lego: Junior 8-12 – Free Style – Grand Champion Juniors 8-12.
Welsh, Lela – Fine Arts: Pencil Colored – white, Misc – red; Garden Products: Green Beans – white, Hot Peppers – red,
Welsh, Tiffany – Garden Products: Blackberries – red, Green Beans – Red, Okra – red, White Onions – blue, Bell Peppers – blue, White Potatoes – red, Novelties – blue, Garden Display – white; Prepared Foods: Quick Bread – blue, No Bake Cookies – blue, Chocolate Chip Cookies – red, Sunflower Seed Cookies – blue; Preserved Foods: Seeded Fruit – Top Blue Fruit, Beans – white, Sweet Pickles – red, Sweet Relish – red, Jellies – red, Jams – blue,
Wildish, Karen – Quilts: Machine Quilted by Professional – white,
Wiley, Marie – Clothing and Textiles: repurposed Item – red; Quilts: Embroidery/Cross Stitch Small Quilt – red,
Willard, Rhonda – Arts and Crafts: Articles made w/beads – red,
Williams, Terri – Antiques: Children’s book – blue, Magazine – red, Textbook – blue Other Book – top blue book, Child’s Toy – top Blue Toys, Sporting Good Item – white. Advertising Item – white; Garden Products: Blackberries – blue, Green Beans – blue, Red Onions – blue. Yellow Onions – red, Hot Peppers – white, Other Peppers – blue, Red Potatoes – red, White Potatoes – white, Cherry Tomatoes – red, Yellow Tomatoes – blue, Novelties – red, Most Entries Award, Most Blue Ribbons Award; Photography: Black and White – blue, Misc – blue; Prepared Foods: Bread: loaf-Bread Machine – blue, Cinnamon Rolls – blue, Pecan Rolls – blue, Bundt Cake – red, Peanut Butter Cookies – blue, Bar Cookies – red, Drop Cookies – blue, Shaped Cookies – blue, Brownies – red, Oatmeal Cookies – blue, Chocolate Chip Cookies – blue, Filled Cookies – red, Microwave Candy – Top Blue Candies, Berry Cobbler – red, Cherry Cobbler – blue, Apple Cobbler – blue; Preserved Foods: Seeded Fruit – red, Beans – red, Carrots – blue, Misc Vegetable – red, Salse – blue, Sauce – red, Misc Pickles – white, Jellies – white, Jams – red, Dried Meat – blue, Dried Fruit – blue, Dried Vegetables – Reserve Champion Preserved Foods ,Dried Herbs – blue, Best Preserved Meat Award, Most Preserved Foods Award; Quilts: Mug Rug – red, Quilt on a Stick – red. Wool Mug Rug – blue, Wool Wall Hanging – Top Blue Wool
Wilson, David – Arts and Crafts: white; Fine Arts – Watercolor – white,
Wright, Lois – Photography: Digitally Enhanced – red,ri
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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.
What’s Happening in Fort Scott
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Obituary of Florence Karnes
Florence Marie Karnes, age 95, resident of Fort Scott, KS died Friday, July 26, 2024, at her home. She was born October 30, 1928, in Fulton, KS the daughter of Howard and Lola White Taylor.
She married Harrison Edward Cox in 1945, in Erie, KS. He preceded her in death in March 1974. She later married Warren Eugene Karnes on October 30, 1977, in Fort Scott. He preceded her in death in February 1998.
Florence worked for Walder’s Bakery, Key Work Clothes, and was the manager of the Salvation Army store. She was a member of the V.F.W Ladies Auxiliary. Florence was a generous person, always helping someone. She enjoyed making quilts and baking, especially peanut butter cookies.
Survivors include five sisters, Betty Payne, Arcadia, KS, Shirley Driscoll, Denver, CO, Donna Thomas, Wagner, OK, Edna Page, Fort Scott, and Barbara Underwood, Fort Scott.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe, Bill, and Howard; and three sisters, Marita, Ethel, and Mary; and her parents.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 1st, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Burial will follow in the Sheffield Cemetery, Arcadia, KS.
A visitation time will be held from 9:00 AM Thursday until service time at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.
Due to Popular Demand, Bourbon County Community Theatre Adds Additional Performance
The newly formed Bourbon County Community Theatre is adding an additional performance to its production of “Holy Mother of Bingo!” by Patrick Walsh., according to director Angie Bin in a press release.
Due to popular demand and nearly sold-out performances for Aug. 2 and 3, BCCT is adding a third performance for 7 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Ellis Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott Community College.
The interactive murder mystery comedy involves five real rounds of Bingo with prizes donated from many businesses in the area.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children and senior citizens. The purchase of a table of 7 or 8 gives audience members a $2 discount per ticket. Tickets are available at bcct.ludus.com, from the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, or at the door if tickets remain. Seating is limited.
The show is directed by Bin with Assistant Director Mark Bergmann.
More information can be found on the Bourbon County Community Theatre Facebook page. BBCO Community Theatre, LLC is a non-profit community organization formed last year whose mission is to bring education, community, and culture to southeast Kansas through theatre.
Bourbon County Community Theatre President Matthew Wells said he has been involved in the performing arts his whole life and it brought “joy…to the community and… brotherhood and bonds… amongst those who participated in the community theater.”
Anyone Want To Be A Leader? by Patty LaRoche
Author: A Little Faith Lift…Finding Joy Beyond Rejection
www.alittlefaithlift.com
AWSA (Advanced Writers & Speakers Assoc.)
Caitlin Clark became a household name last year when she set records in the Division 1, college women’s basketball league. As a player for the University of Iowa, she is the first female to have consecutive 1000-point seasons, setting multiple records with that college. When she left the university to join the Indiana Fever of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), the media-hype followed. As she became the face of the WNBA by appearing in commercials with Nike, Gatorade and State Farm Insurance, she also was disparaged for getting all the attention other female players never had received. Who did this young up-start think she was?
Caitlin refused to speak negatively against other players when they publicly criticized her. Soon, they realized that she, single-handedly, was filling arenas wherever she played, and their popularity was soaring because of her skills. Rookie players now were being given a chance to play, whereas in the past they were buried on the bench.
The basketball phenom attended Dowling Catholic High School in Iowa. Her former coach, Kristen Meyer, spoke about her former player and how important the faith component was for her to attend that school. “She knows her gifts are a gift from God.”
According to “Tales From the NBA,” Clark has been recognized as the “girl counterpart to Stephen Curry.” Dave and I now pay to watch her games on television. The other night, the announcer said this about Clark: “She makes other people look better with her assists.” Caitlyn still scores points, although not like she did at the collegiate level. Now, she sets records for the times she finds another player on the court and passes the ball to her so her teammate can score, sometimes even when she could take a shot herself.
Caitlin is a leader, and let’s face it. Effective leaders are in short supply. Today, employers speak about the difficulty of finding/developing a good leader, and they are frustrated because of it. From baseball to a manufacturing plant to a marketing expert, those in management have shared with me that they “can’t find anyone qualified.”
These employers think they see potential in a worker and attempt to elevate him/her to a leadership position, only to find that those people lack the skills necessary. They cannot hold anyone accountable, fail to see needs as they arise, and set no example of dedication and hard work. These employees could learn from Caitlin who sets an example of one willing to elevate her teammates by helping them do better.
Our best role model for this is Jesus Christ who came to serve and to set an example for us to do likewise. In Mark 10: 43-45, we read Jesus’ words: “…whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
He, God in human flesh, the night before he was crucified, washed the feet of his disciples, an act of humility and selflessness, and one typically performed by slaves for their masters. He made his disciples better men by setting an example for them. There’s no better way for a true leader to lead. Caitlin Clark is proving that true. As Christians, we need to do likewise.