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LMC Newsletter November 9
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November 9, 2023 Volume 13 |
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This month, we honor the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Native Americans. Today, we pay tribute to one of our newest unsung heroes, Susan LaFlesche Picotte became the first Native American woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. Born in 1865 on the Omaha Reservation, she dedicated her life to improving the health and well-being of her community. Dr. Picotte’s unwavering determination and commitment to her people continue to inspire us today. We will be sharing additional stories of Native American Unsung Heroes on our social media throughout the month of November, so be sure to follow us! |
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Madison Glidden was the recipient of the Outstanding High School Project in this year’s Discovery Award Competition. Not only did she learn that her documentary on Susan LaFlesche Picotte was one of the top projects in the country, she was also surprised with this congratulatory video from the author who wrote the biography on Susan LaFlesche Picotte! |
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Discovery Award Updates |
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Are you currently working on the Discovery Award project with your students? We have some fantastic updates to share with you! This year, the Discovery Award is bigger and better than ever, with nearly $25,000 in prizes up for grabs for your talented students. But wait! We haven’t forgotten about the incredible educators who guide and inspire our young learners. We’re thrilled to announce that there are also a few new awards just for teachers. If you ever find yourself in need of guidance, assistance, or have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. Norm and Megan are here to help and can be reached at the following email addresses: Norm Conard: [email protected] Megan Felt: [email protected] We can’t wait to see the amazing projects that you and your students will create this year! Stay tuned for more updates and inspiration as we embark on this exciting Discovery Award journey together. |
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ARTEFFECT Updates |
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ARTEFFECT is running a series of free online webinars exploring themes and strategies for teaching and learning with the LMC Unsung Heroes through the visual arts. Sessions will explore project-based, art-based lesson plans to bring these diverse stories to K-12 students. View the sessions: ARTEFFECT Professional Development OnlineSessions |
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Congratulations to the inaugural ARTEFFECT Ambassadors! We are so excited for these top 28 educators from across the U.S. and Canada! We look forward to their visual art explorations with K12 students and communities on the unsung heroes in the year ahead. View the Ambssador’s profiles: https://lnkd.in/gKaaY8RQ |
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Fellows News and Updates |
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2019 Fellow Wesley Hedgepeth, is the 2023-2024 President of National Council for the Social Studies. Information about the 103rd NCSS Conference can be found here: https://www.socialstudies.org/ The website is: www.socialstudies.org/ |
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LMC News and Updates |
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Discover the magic of Unsung Heroes as you explore our inspiring exhibits and stroll through Unsung Hero Park while enjoying the beautiful weather. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning for another memorable experience, autumn at LMC offers a unique backdrop for learning, inspiration, and reflection. |
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Leadership inspires trust and confidence. Each of the fifty states has a Commissioner of Education who is a key to the success of the schools in that state. Our commissioner in Kansas is Randy Watson, an exceptional leader who promotes harmony and teamwork among administrators and teachers across the state. Kansas’ long history of notable leaders includes Andy Tompkins, a passionate advocate for education with a strong belief in the potential for all Kansans to learn, Dale Dennis, whose legendary career provided critical leadership in working with the state legislature, and Bob Gast, who strengthened teacher recognition across the state. These leaders, along with others past and present, have created and shaped the drive and purpose within Kansas schools. We offer a special salute to all Kansas teachers and our current Commissioner, Randy Watson. (Pictured is Norm with Randy Watson at the 2023 Kansas Teacher of the Year banquet). |
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We’re excited to announce the launch of a new segment in our newsletter, “The Ripple Effect.” This space is dedicated to sharing the remarkable stories and heartfelt experiences of teachers and students whose lives have been touched by Unsung Hero Projects. Through personal reflections, anecdotes, and insightful conversations, we will explore how Unsung Hero Projects have sowed the seeds of change, fostering a spirit of innovation, empathy, and resilience. Get ready to be moved by stories of hope, growth, and lasting impact. |
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Here’s what Suzy had to say: “The most rewarding aspect of working with students on the unsung heroes projects is seeing how invested they become in researching their heroes and making sure they get the story right. The students feel like they know their heroes and they want others to feel their impact as well. As a result, they work tirelessly on their projects, continuously making edits to refine and improve them.” Challenges and successes: “Out of the challenges come the successes. When my students were researching Barbara Fassbinder, they had difficulty finding any primary source news footage on her, although they knew she’d been interviewed during her advocacy work. Her husband mentioned he had a box of old videotapes that he’d loan to them. However, they were VCR tapes and many were damaged significantly. We were fortunate to find a man locally who possessed the technology to transfer the films to digital, repair and restore the video and sound tracks, and provide the students with 20 usable news clips and programs for their research and use in their documentary. They were also then able to give these files to the family, including Barbara’s three children, who hadn’t seen many of them before. It was such a moving experience for the kids and the family.” “Other successes and memorable experiences have been the interviews that really connect the students to people who knew and were affected by their hero. My students who researched Dr. Christine Grant, had the opportunity to interview Lisa Bluder, the University of Iowa’s Women’s Basketball coach about her relationship with Dr. Grant and how her Title IX advocacy work continues to impact women’s athletics at Iowa and nationwide. Since two of the students involved in the Grant documentary are high level female student athletes who will be competing at the college level in sports, that message particularly resonated with them. As such, Grant’s heroism was brought to life and became personal for these students, who didn’t even know who she was a year ago.” |
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November is National Native American Heritage Month! 
EXCITING NEWS FOR EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS 
As the leaves begin to change and a crisp breeze fills the air, there’s no better time to plan your visit to the Lowell Milken Center. The autumn months bring a special charm to our center, with vibrant foliage, a cozy atmosphere, and the warm welcome that awaits you.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Nov. 9
Death Notice of Deborah Nelson
Deborah R. Nelson, age 74, former resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society in Olathe, KS. Funeral services for Deborah Nelson will be announced by the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main.
Predator Birds Will Be Presented at Lowell Milken Center Tomorrow
On November 9th, at 3:00 p.m. at the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes, the staff will be honoring the environmentalist and conservationist unsung hero Jacob Valentine, III.
Jacob was responsible for saving the Mississippi Sandhill Crane from extinction.
EVERGY has awarded the Center a grant to bring Operation Wildlife from Linwood, Kansas to present “Predator Birds,” an assortment of live hawks and owls who will be here to teach us the importance of predator birds in our world!
“I hope each of you can come join us for a really fun and exciting presentation and I look forward to greeting you Thursday afternoon here at the Center,” said Ronda Hassig, a spokesperson for
Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Nov. 8
Bourbon County Unofficial Election Results: Slight Increase in Voter Participation
“As of the final unofficial report with all precincts reporting we had a total of 2,382 ballots cast out of 12,309 registered voters with a turnout of 19.35% which is better than the last city/school election where there was only 14.54% of turnout,” Jennifer Hawkins, the Bourbon County Clerk said. “We had 28 workers spread throughout the seven polling sites this year.”
“The official results will not be available until after the provisional ballots are determined at canvass next week,” she said.
The following are the unofficial Bourbon County Election Results,taken from the county’s Facebook page.
Obituary of Lois Williams
Lois Marie Williams, 70, of Bronson, Kansas, passed away late Monday evening, October 30, 2023, at her home. She was born August 31, 1953, in Salisbury, North Carolina, the daughter of Joseph A. Williams and Bitha Agnes (Mabe) Williams. She married Larry Jay Simpson on July 15, 1995, and he survives of the home.
Lois was a bookkeeper for Boelte-Hall for many years until retiring to become a homemaker and spoil her husband Larry, of thirty years. She liked canoeing, and loved all animals, but especially her dogs. Lois loved her family, her friends, and her neighbors.
In addition to her husband Larry, Lois is survived by a sister, Diane Kent; a brother, Grady Williams; grandson, Jace Simpson, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A Celebration of Life is planned for Sunday, November 12, 2023, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Buck Run Community Center in Fort Scott. Condolences and words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.
Chamber Coffee Hosted by VFW on Nov. 9
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World Famous Vienna Boys Choir Coming to Fort Scott on Nov. 10
The Vienna Boys Choir is coming to Fort Scott Community College on Friday, Nov. 10. The performance will be at 7 p.m. at the Ellis Fine Arts Center on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton.
“FSCC was excited to partner with the Vienna Boys Choir to highlight our wonderful facility and offer the community of Fort Scott a performance from this famous choir,” Tom Havron, FSCC Vice President of Student Affairs said. “All excess revenue generated from the performance will go to student scholarships from the FSCC Foundation.”
“The Vienna Boys Choir is one of the most famous choirs in the world, and one of its oldest,” according to a press release. “In 1498, Emperor Maximilian I moved his court to Vienna to establish the Chapel Imperial there, along with the Vienna Boys Choir. Over the centuries, the court attracted musicians like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Anton Bruckner. Joseph Haydn, Michael Haydn, and Franz Schubert were themselves choirboys.
“The 100 boy choristers between the ages of nine and fourteen are divided into four choirs. Between them, the choirs give around 300 concerts each year, attended by almost half a million spectators around the world. Since 1924, the boys have sung over 1000 tours in 100 different countries, which has resulted in a staggering 29,000 performances. At the Sunday services in Vienna’s Imperial Chapel, they perform with members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the State Opera Chorus. The Choir frequently appears with major orchestras, conducted by Joana Mallwitz, Zubin Mehta, Riccardo Muti, Christian Thielemann, and Simone Young. Recent highlights include appearances at the Salzburg Festival and the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concert.
“The Vienna Boys Choir’s singing tradition is listed by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) as an intangible cultural heritage in Austria. Professor Gerald Wirth, himself a former choirboy, is the Artistic Director of the entire Campus.”
“Today the Vienna Boys Choir is a private, non-profit organization, which relies on sponsorship and donations. The Choir maintains a primary school, a junior, and a senior high school. 300 boys and girls between the ages of six and 19 attend the Choir’s Schools in Vienna’s Augarten Park. All receive individual voice lessons and sing in one of the choirs. The Choir’s education is open to all, regardless of their origin, nationality, or religion. About a third of the students go on to become music professionals.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Nov. 7
Fall Bazaar and a Meal at 1st Southern Baptist Church Nov. 10-11
FALL BAZAAR/CRAFT SALE/
BAKE SALE/LUNCH AND/OR DINNER is scheduled at
FORT SCOTT FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH, 1818 South Main, Fort Scott for
November 10th, 2023 – 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
November 11th, 2023 – 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
HOMEMADE CRAFTS, BAKE SALE,
SAUSAGE ROLLS (cheddar or jalapeno cheddar)
$2.00 EACH OR 12 FOR $22
LUNCH AND/OR DINNER (serving at 10:30 a.m.)
CHICKEN NOODLE DINNER OR PULLED PORK SANDWICH
(Mashed Potatoes, homemade chicken ( Pulled Pork Sandwich, Baked
noodles, green beans, homemade roll, Beans OR Chips, 2 cookies AND
2 cookies AND bottled water) $10.00 bottled water) $9.00
(DINE IN, CARRY OUT, OR CALL for DELIVERY (2 OR MORE MEALS) OR CURB SIDE SERVICE)
417-262-3948 or 620-215-3202
10:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (Friday)
10:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. (Saturday)