Commun ty Matters November 2018
Fort Scott Presbyterian Village
Special thanks November artist of the month: Sally “Micki” Kraft Every month, we’re honored to display the work of a local artist in our lobby.Through the end of November, you’re invited to come and enjoy the talents of Sally “Micki” Kraft, whose talented sewing projects are truly works of art.
We are so grateful to Lois “Alyene” Fowler for becoming an Alice Kalb Society member with her legacy bequest gift. She lived at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village from August 2003 until her passing in 2018. She celebrated her 100th birthday with us! Her devoted nephew, Dean Mann, said that when it came time to make the decision of where she would live, he knew from 25 years of being a part of the Fort Scott community, she would receive the best care at Presbyterian Village. In visiting Alyene often, he came to know the staff at Presbyterian Village very well and was so impressed with the way she was cared for. Gifts like Alyene’s make it possible to provide this quality of care. To learn more about leaving a tribute or legacy gift, contact Patti Christen at PChristen@pmma.org.
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Learn more about Micki:
“I was born in San Diego where I met my husband. We have 9 children, and there are three sets of twins. We lost one of our sons at birth, and that was a very sad part of my life.
Sally “Micki” Kraft
“It was when my children were young that I started sewing. At that point in my life, I sewed out of pure necessity. I have worked various jobs. My husband and I have lived in many different places, including California and Texas. “We sold our home in New Point Beach in 1990 and moved to Fort Scott. Some of my family has also moved to Kansas. Some live here in Fort Scott, and some of them have moved to Nevada, Missouri.
“It was at this point in my life I started sewing for fun. I have always liked doing crafts but found no time because of my children. Once we moved to Fort Scott, I found myself bored, so I started to sew once again. I have set up a booth at the Farmers Market, and at the middle school extravaganza, where I sell stocking stuffers. “I am truly excited to be able to share my work with Presbyterian Village as Artist of the Month. I am happy to be 77 years and still enjoying sewing and crafts.”