Remembering 9/11
Today, we pause to remember the men and women who lost their lives 22 years ago in the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. We will never forget the victims of those attacks or the heroes who saved lives that day.
We are grateful to the Americans who answered the call to defend our country in the wake of 9/11. We owe them a debt of gratitude that we can never fully repay.
Arch Floyd Forkner, Richards, MO went to join the Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the age of 94, after living a full and active life. He was born December 28, 1928, in rural Vernon County; the youngest son of the late Archie Floyd Forkner and Lula Reynolds Forkner. He married Carol Stamps on August 6, 1950, in Nevada, MO, and she preceded him in death in 2007.
Arch lived in the Metz area for almost his entire life, graduating from Metz High School Class of 1947. He served in the United States Army from 1951-1953, in Korea, and returned home to farm with his father in the Rinehart area.
They raised row crops, Registered Polled Herefords, and hogs. Arch farmed most of his life and was an advocate of soil and water conservation. Arch was an earlier adopter of the Balanced Farming system. He sold both crop insurance and seed for many years.
He was a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Arch was a member of Rinehart Christian Church, but also served many years at Community Christian Church, Ft. Scott, KS.
He also served as a Vernon County Commissioner for several terms. He was an avid supporter of the Vernon County Youth Fair, 4-H, and FFA.
Arch enjoyed attending dirt track races, playing cards, and attending Nevada Tiger Athletics.
He never met a stranger, enjoyed visiting with people, and loved music.
Arch is survived by his daughter, Sherrie (Craig) Davidson, Broken Arrow, OK; his son, Tim (Tammy) Forkner, Richards MO; three grandsons: Daniel (Bethany) Davidson, Springfield, OR, Nathan (Ashley) Forkner, Richards, MO, and Peter (Sara) Davidson, Broken Arrow, OK; two granddaughters, Rebekah (Chris) Terry, Broken Arrow, OK, and Christy (Phil) Witt, Neosho, MO; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the Rinehart Christian Church, Richards, MO, with Pastors Kevin Moyer and Daniel Davidson officiating.
Interment will follow in National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, KS. Friends may call now and until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO, with the family receiving friends 5-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in his memory to the RICM (Rural India Christian Mission) or the Vernon County Youth Fair c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
David Eugene Hoskin, age 85, a former resident of Ft. Scott, Kansas and more recently of Nevada, Missouri, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023, at his home in Nevada. He was born December 17, 1937, in Ft. Scott, the son of Frank Hoskin, Sr. and Frances Readinger Hoskin. David graduated from the Ft. Scott High School with the Class of 1956 and then graduated from Ft. Scott Junior College. David began working at the age of nine where he worked as a pin setter at a local bowling alley. During high school years, he worked at Ft. Scott Printing. In 1958, David joined the United States Army. He faithfully served his country for three years; two of these years were spent at Tompkins Barracks in Schwetzingen, Baden-Wurttenburg, Germany. Following his military service, David returned to Ft. Scott and married Sue Harris on October 7, 1961, in Miami, Oklahoma. He took a position with the Western Insurance Company where he remained for over twenty years. After that company closed, he worked a short time for Lincoln National Insurance Company and then worked for ten years as a purchasing agent for DayCo. He retired at the age of fifty-nine. He later found out that retirement was not for him and took a part-time position as a courtesy driver for Mercy Hospital. David was a man of faith; he was a charter member of the Westpark Church of the Nazarene and later attended the First Baptist Church both in Ft. Scott. He faithfully served his church in a number of ways. David enjoyed watching the KU Jayhawks, and the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. He also enjoyed attending his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and the many practical jokes he played on his family.
Survivors include his wife, Sue, of the home in Nevada; three daughters, Shelly Henry (Larry) and Melissa Hoskin all of Olathe, Kansas and Marla Miller (Kirk) of Nevada, Missouri. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Lerin Combs, Taylor Rodriguez, Arley Hoskin, Tempest Lane, Breanna Morrison, Amory Maley, Payton Miller and Jansen Miller and nine great-grandchildren, Aidan, Tristan, Landon, Brynlee, Halle, Roman, Athea, Ryder and Breckan. Dave was preceded in death by a daughter, Micah Denise Hoskin as well as his parents, an infant sister, Frances Sue Hoskin and a brother Frank Hoskin, Jr.
There was cremation. Pastor Norman Tillotson will conduct a memorial service at 12:30 P.M. Friday, September 15th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial with military honors will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 11:30 A.M. until service time at the chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online
Bourbon County Courthouse
210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800
Fax: 620-223-5832
Bourbon County, Kansas
1st District Commissioner
2nd District Commissioner
3rd District Commissioner
Bourbon County Commission Agenda 210 S. National Ave.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
September 11, 2023 5:30 p.m.
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.
Bourbon County Courthouse
210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800
Fax: 620-223-5832
Bourbon County, Kansas
1st District Commissioner
2nd District Commissioner
3rd District Commissioner
Bourbon County Commission Agenda 210 S. National Ave.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
September 11, 2023 5:30 p.m.
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.
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We know you all are filled with anticipation for the upcoming announcement of the Discovery Award winners, and we appreciate your enthusiasm! Please mark your calendars for the updated announcement date: Wednesday, September 20th. We promise it will be a day filled with celebration, inspiration, and the recognition of outstanding students and their Unsung Hero Projects. |
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ARTEFFECT Ambassadors is a new online fellowship with a stipend of $1250! Tailored for educators working directly with K-12 students, the ARTEFFECT Ambassadors program aims to foster the visual arts. During the 2023-2024 school year, Ambassadors participate in online modules exploring the diverse stories of Unsung Heroes from history. They will complete a capstone project to make an impact on their classrooms and communities. Applications due: September 18, 2023. Learn more: bit.ly/ARTEFFECT-Ambassadors |
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Recently, the Milken Educator Awards newsletter featured a wonderful article titled “A ‘Life-Changing Experience’: 2023 Fellows Explore LMC’s Unsung Heroes.” We encourage you to click the linked article to gain insight into what an LMC Fellowship entails and to discover some of the highlights from the Fellows’ week in Fort Scott, Kansas. |
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Anita Lightcap is the new part-time West Bourbon Elementary School Principal in Uniontown.
“I started at WBE the first week of August,” she said. “I work Thursday and Friday and every other Wednesday. Mr. Tracy Smith works Monday and Tuesday and every other Wednesday.”
She retired in July 2021 from Tahlequah Public Schools in Tahlequah, Oklahoma as the Executive Director of Elementary Education. Tahlequah is a 6A school district and home to the Cherokee Nation.
Lightcap received her bachelor’s degree from St. Mary of the Plains in Dodge City and a master’s from Arkansas State University.
She taught school in Dodge City USD 443 at the high school level and the elementary level before returning to her hometown of Tahlequah to finish her career.
“I believe the best thing about a career in education is knowing that you are helping educate the leaders of tomorrow,” she said. “Few things in life compare to seeing a child’s eyes light up in that moment that they understand a concept that’s being taught.”
Another great thing is “helping students see themselves as learners and having a growth mindset, believing that they can improve through effort and persistence,” she said.
The greatest challenge in education is meeting the needs of all students with the available resources, she said.
Lightcap lives just outside Kincaid.
Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Plan help Kansans
unable to pay for phone and internet services stay connected
TOPEKA – The start of a new school year is an expensive time for families. If you are struggling to pay for phone and internet services, there are programs to help you stay connected.
During Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week, the Kansas Corporation Commission joins utility regulators nationwide in encouraging those in need of assistance to apply for Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Both programs help low-income individuals and families stay connected so they can access health care, attend classes, find employment, and call for help in an emergency.
Lifeline provides federal and state discounts up to $17.02 per month on phone service (wireless or residential) and broadband. Seven million Americans currently benefit from the program, including approximately 30,000 Kansans.
The Federal Communication Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Plan (ACP) provides a monthly internet service discount of up to $30 and a one-time device discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer or tablet. According to FCC data, more than 20 million U.S. households are currently enrolled, including approximately 120,000 in Kansas.
Eligibility is based on income (at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for Lifeline and at or below 200% for ACP) or participation in certain assistance programs such as:
Anyone who qualifies for Lifeline is automatically eligible to participate in ACP. Others may still qualify for ACP if they meet any of the following criteria:
Due to higher income maximums, ACP also has the potential to help families that may not qualify for other types of assistance. The maximum income for a family of four to qualify for the ACP program is $60,000 per year compared to $40,500 for Lifeline. Both Lifeline and ACP offer additional discounts for subscribers living on tribal lands.
More information on income eligibility, participating providers, and the enrollment process is available on the KCC’s website.
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Everett DuWayne Bryan, age 85, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, MO.
He was born May 8, 1938, in Mattoon, Il, the son of Everett and Kathryn Decker Bryan. DuWayne met his wife-to-be through a mutual friend while attending a horse show. He married Sheren Martin on July 27, 1968, in Sullivan, IL. DuWayne’s horse “Lucid Leo” was a big contributing factor. Together they attended many horse shows through the years.
DuWayne worked as a pipe fitting welder for the local pipe fitter’s union out of Decatur, IL. After moving to Fort Scott in 1994, he worked for Kirkland Welding for 10 years until retirement.
He was a big pro football and college basketball fan. He became an avid supporter of PSU athletics while in Fort Scott. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Tabernacle.
Survivors include his wife Sheren of the home; five children, Kevin French, Louisville, KY, Vonnie Lee (Doug), Sullivan, IL, Donald “Tony” Comer (Lora) Decatur, IL, Shannon Durbin (Ron), Arcadia, KS, and Doug Merriman, Raymond, IL; two grandsons, A.J. Comer (Lexi) and Bryce Comer (Brittany); 5 great-grandchildren, Hunter, Celia, Grayson, Davina, and Mia; and an uncle who was like a brother, Howard Decker (Doris), FL.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Rev. Paul Rooks will conduct funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 13th, at the Grace Baptist Tabernacle.
Cremation will follow.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the church.
Memorials are suggested to Sami’s Legacy 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 to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.
