Janice S. Puckett, 66, of Chanute, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her home. Janice was born on June 25, 1954 in Iola, KS the daughter of Carl and Pauline (Madison) Grogin.
Cremation has been requested, with no other services planned at this time. Services under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720
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From an audience assessment survey to the groundbreaking of Connect2Culture’s future home, Emily Frankoski had a busy month of February.
Luckily, she was able to take time to walk us through some of the different performances, events, classes, and exhibits coming up in March. While we covered a few, Connect2Culture has plenty more on their website.
Scroll down for Part II and more information about the events we discussed.
PERFORMANCES:
Tuesday, March 2 | 7:30–9:00pm
At Central Christian Center (410 S Virginia Ave)
Free and open to the public
More information: Dr. Donald Linn, linn-d@mssu.edu, 417.625.9633
Thursday, March 18–Thursday, March 25
Online
Free and open to the public
Registration required; register at promusicajoplin.org/intimatebach
More information: Jay Gilman director@promusicajoplin.org, 417.625.1822
EVENTS:
Bingo Night (POSTPONED)
Saturday, March 6 | 5:30–8:30pm
At Joplin History & Mineral Museum (504 S Schifferdecker Ave)
Cost: $25
Registration required; register via form.jotform.com/210406932688157, 417.623.1180, or joplinmuseum@sbcglobal.net
More information: Christopher Wiseman, joplinmuseum@sbcglobal.net, 417.623.1180
Friday, March 12 | 1:00–6:00pm
Saturday, March 13 | 12:30–4:30pm
At Wildcat Glades Education Cottage (301 Riviera Drive)
Cost: $35 per time slot
Registration required; register on Wildcat Glades’ their Facebook page, call 417.708.7713, or email lauren@wildcatglades.org
More information: Robin Standridge, robin@wildcatglades.org, 417.708.7713
EXHIBITS:
Central Ozark Conference (COC) Art Show
Wednesday, March 3–Monday, March 29
At Crowder College, Longwell Museum (601 Laclede Ln, Neosho, MO)
Free and open to the public
More information: Seth Wolfshorndl, sethwolfshorndl@joplinschools.org
Post Mail Art Projekt 2021: Show Me Mail Art
March 1, 2021–January 31, 2022
At Post Art Library (1901 E 20th St)
Free and open to the public
More information: Jill Sullivan, jhsullivan@postartlibrary.org, 417.623.7953 x1041
CLASSES:
FUNdamentals of Acrylic Paint Pouring
Friday, March 26 | 6:00–8:00pm
At Local Color Art Gallery & Studio (1027 S Main St)
Cost: $40
Registration required; register at Local Color Art Gallery or by calling 417.553.0835
More information: Margie Moss, margiemonet@gmail.com, 417.553.0835
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. – Jasper County passes 140 COVID-19-related deaths.
The Jasper County Health Department, today, reported five deaths due to the coronavirus. This brings the total deaths to 143.
The residents include three males with one in his 50’s, and two in their 70’s, along with two females in their 70’s.
Recommendations from health officials:
Everyone is urged to take preventive actions to prevent the spread of all respiratory viruses. These actions include:
• Avoid social gatherings of more than ten (10) people.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Wear a mask if social distancing cannot be attained.
• Receive a vaccination as they become available.Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for more serious complications from COVID-19. If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your health care provider for medical advice before showing up.
Please note that reports of COVID-19 deaths may be delayed slightly so that death certificate verification can be conducted for accurate reporting.
For more information, visit the DHSS website at www.health.mo.gov/coronavirus or the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. A statewide COVID-19 hotline also operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 877-435-8411.
Betty Ann Jones 84, of Oronogo, MO died 3:41pm Tuesday February 23, 2021 at her home following an illness.
Betty was born June 6, 1936 in Carthage, MO the daughter of Clifford Robert McMillan and Gladys and BC Griffith. She was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Carthage High School. Betty worked at the Sweet Williams, Taco Town, and Pancake Hut in Carthage, MO for many years. Betty was of the Christian Faith; loved traveling, sewing, crafts, cooking, collecting Coca Cola memorabilia and loved her kids and grandkids.
Survivors include her children Sherry Rosekrans and husband Bill of Johnsonville, NY, Michael Jones and wife Sherri of Carthage, MO, Carla Fosdick and husband Brian of Carthage, MO and Steve Jones and wife Kelly of Oronogo, MO; grandchildren B. J. Martin, John Bagley, Crystal Marzigliano, Michael Jones II, Cassandra Jones, Carli Jones, Jenna Fosdick, Lexi Fosdick, Donovan Fosdick, Nick Jones and Nathan Jones; great-grandchildren Tyler Martin, Rachel Martin, Daryl Martin, Matti Bagley, Christopher Bagley, Aiden Marzigliano, Anna Marie Jones, Dominik Jones, Lucas Jones, Layla Jones, Lucy Jones, Liam Jones, Mavyrick Jones, Leonardo Jones, Hadlee Jones, Vivienne Jones and Easton Jones.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, 4 brothers, 1 sister and a grandson Zachary Jones.
A Celebration of Life will be 3-5:00pm Sunday February 28, 2021 at the Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church 15506 Nutmeg Rd. Carthage, MO 64836. In lieu of flowers the family asks expressions of sympathy to be in the form of memorials to the Mt Moriah UMC. Friends may drop off or mail memorials to Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762. Condolences may be sent to www.bathnaylor.com. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg, KS.
Josette Victoria Amburgey 93, of Columbus, KS died 8:36am Wednesday February 24, 2021 at the Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO following an illness.
A Celebration of Life will be 3:00pm Sunday February 28, 2021 at the Church of Christ Church in Pittsburg, KS east of the Truck Stop on 400 highway. Private burial will take place at Park Cemetery in Columbus, KS. In lieu of flowers the family asks expressions of sympathy to be in the form of memorials to the Columbus Library. Friends may drop off or mail memorials to Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 611 S. East Ave. Columbus, KS 66725.
Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Columbus, KS.
Shelia Mae Roberson, 57 of Miami, Oklahoma went to join the Lord on Wednesday February 24, 2021 in Joplin, Missouri. Shelia was born March 28, 1963 in Baxter Springs, Kansas to Cecil Allen and Virginia (Turner) Burkybile.
She married Michael Roberson December 16, 1983 in Commerce, Oklahoma, she was of the Baptist faith and a Kitchen Manager with the Miami Public Schools, working in the kitchens at Miami High School, Wilson and Roosevelt Schools, she had lived in the Ottawa County most of her life.
She is preceded in death by her father.
Survivors husband Michael of the home, son Trey and wife Lora Roberson of Quapaw, OK daughter Shana and husband Billy Taylor of Miami, OK two brothers Jimmy and wife Tammi Burkybile of Peoria, OK and Robert and wife Emily Burkybile of Commerce, OK sister Kathy and husband Bo Short of KY. Two grandchildren she called her Monkeys Isaiah Michael and Sofia Roberson both of Quapaw, OK two grand-dogs Princess and Bear.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday February 27, 2021 at the Southeast Baptist Church in Miami, Oklahoma with the Rev. Robert Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives Saturday February 27, 2021 at the church until service time.
Nina Almus Brashers, age 57, of Marionville, Missouri, passed away at 3:54 p.m. on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at her home. She was born July 12, 1963, in Mt. Vernon, Missouri, the daughter of Floyd Ezra and Flossie Catherine (Cloud) Twyford.
Nina was a 1982 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. She attended Southwest Missouri State and Drury University, in Springfield, Missouri and received her nursing degree and her degree in biology. She worked for Mercy Hospital in Springfield for 34 years.
On July 18, 1981, she married Freddie Lyndon Brashers, in Chesapeake, Missouri.
Nina is survived by her husband of 39 years, Freddie; four sisters, Margie Simerly of Marionville, Missouri, Mary McMahan and her husband, Clarence, of Strafford, Missouri, Cathy Sybert and her husband, James, of Aurora, Missouri and Faye Cauthon and her husband, Steve, of Camdenton, Missouri; four brothers, Floyd Twyford of Marionville, Larry Twyford and his wife, Susie, of Bucyrus, Missouri, Robert Twyford of Marshalltown, Iowa and Charlie Wilsey of Stilwell, Oklahoma and several nieces and nephews.
Nina was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Flossie, one sister, Carol Lowery and one nephew Chad Twyford.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 1, 2021, at the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be held at a later date at the Rock Prairie Cemetery in Halltown, Missouri.
Due to Covid 19, the family has requested for those attending the services to please wear a mask and to practice social distancing.
Online condolences may be shared at this website.
ELK CITY, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) rescinds a boil water advisory for the City of Elk City, Kansas. KDHE issued the advisory because of a line break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system.
Laboratory testing samples collected from the Elk City indicated no evidence of bacteriological contamination and KDHE officials deemed all other conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination to be resolved.
For consumer questions, you can contact the water system or you may call KDHE at 785-296-5514. For consumer information please visit KDHE’s PWS Consumer Information webpage.
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – A longstanding dispute over who can be considered a citizen of the Cherokee Nation finally came to a conclusion this week.
The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the tribal nation remove the phrase “by blood” from its constitution and other tribal laws. That change formally acknowledges that the descendants of Black people once enslaved by the tribe — known as the Cherokee Freedmen — have the right to tribal citizenship, which means they are eligible to run for tribal office and access resources such as tribal health care.
The recent decision by the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court is a response to a 2017 ruling by a US district court, which determined that the descendants of the Cherokee Freedmen are entitled to full tribal citizenship rights under a treaty the Cherokee Nation made with the US in 1866.
“Freedmen rights are inherent,” Cherokee Nation Supreme Court Justice Shawna S. Baker wrote in the opinion. “They extend to descendents of Freedmen as a birthright springing from their ancestors’ oppression and displacement as people of color recorded and memorialized in Article 9 of the 1866 Treaty.”
The history of the Cherokee Freedmen is an example of just how complex and layered issues of race, inequality and marginalization are in the US.
Many Native Americans were enslaved alongside African Americans during the colonial period — Brown University historian Linford D. Fisher estimates that 2 million to 5.5 million Native people were enslaved from the time of Christopher Columbus to around 1880.
But some wealthier tribal citizens, particularly in tribes in the Southeast that had adopted certain norms of White settlers, also practiced slavery themselves. That includes the Cherokee people, some of whom in the early 1800s had started to enslave African Americans.
Then in the late 1830s, the US government forcibly expelled the Cherokee from their homeland and ordered them to relocate to present-day Oklahoma — an exodus known as the Trail of Tears. What’s not as widely known, though, is that enslaved African Americans made the journey along with the Cherokee citizens who enslaved them.
About 4,000 enslaved Black people were living among the Cherokee people by 1861, according to the National Museum of the American Indian.
The tribe abolished slavery in 1863. And shortly after the Civil War ended, the Cherokee Nation signed a treaty with the US government that granted full citizenship rights to those formerly enslaved by Cherokee citizens.
But in practice, Freedmen were often denied those rights and excluded from the tribe, wrote Lolita Buckner Inniss in a 2015 article published in the Columbia Journal of Race and Law. Over the past several decades, Cherokee Freedmen have fought to protect those rights through various legal proceedings.
In 2007, the Cherokee Nation amended its constitution to restrict tribal citizenship to those with “Indian blood.” That expelled about 2,800 descendants of Cherokee Freedmen from the tribe, the website for the National Museum of the American Indian states.
Chad Smith, the principal chief of the Cherokee Nation at the time, argued that the tribe was a sovereign nation and should therefore have the right to determine who qualifies for tribal citizenship. But the Freedmen pushed back, resulting in a series of legal battles over the next decade.
In 2017, a federal district court ruled in favor of the Freedmen — a decision that the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court has now reaffirmed.
“The ‘by blood’ language found within the Cherokee Nation Constitution, and any laws which flow from that language, is illegal, obsolete, and repugnant to the ideal of liberty,” Baker wrote in the recent opinion. “These words insult and degrade the descendants of the Freedman much like the Jim Crow laws found lingering on the books in Southern states some fifty-seven years after the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.”
Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. commended the decision.
“Cherokee Nation is stronger when we move forward as citizens together and on an equal basis under the law,” he said in a statement on Monday. “…The court has acknowledged, in the strongest terms, our ancestors’ commitment to equality 155 years ago in the Treaty of 1866. My hope is that we all share in that same commitment going forward.”
About 8,500 descendants of Freedmen are currently enrolled as citizens of the Cherokee Nation, according to a news release from the tribe.