Smokey honors his colleagues

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

The Fort Scott National Historic Site invited all Bourbon County area firefighters and the public to attend a celebration in honor of Smokey Bear's 70th birthday. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to all fire departments for their role in fire prevention and suppression. A history of the bear was presented by Geertsen. Cake and punch were provided by the Friends of Fort Scot National Historic Site for those attending. Original prints were displayed of Kansas artist, Rudy Wendelin, and also children who attended the Trailblazer Camp this year.

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