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Fort Scott Garage Sale Continues Today and Tomorrow, June 12-13

St. Mary’s Catholic Church’s annual multi-family garage sale was busy on Friday morning.

Fort Scott was busy Friday morning, June 12, with a town-wide garage sale, as residents enjoyed a mild day for shopping. The sales continue on Saturday, June 13.

This is the first town-wide garage sale of the season and is a month later than usual, due to the pandemic restrictions.

 

Fort Scott Christian Heights School had a multi-family garage sale.

Maps of sale locations can be picked up at the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Office, 231 E. Wall;  Bids & Dibs, 108 S. Scott Avenue; Casey’s General Store, 2216 S. National; Pete’s,  1920 S. Main, and 603 S. National Avenue; Fort Scott Smoke Shop,1705 S. National; and  5-Corner’s Mini Mart, 1122 S. Clark.

At least three Christian organizations are having multi-family sales: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 705 S. Holbrook; Fort Scott Christian Heights School, 1101 S.  Barbee Street;  and First Southern Baptist Church, 1818 S. Main.

Garage sale signs were located all over Fort Scott for the annual garage sale. These are at Margrave and Sixth Street.

 

To see the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce map of all the town’s garage sales, click below:

http://fortscott.com/town-wide-garage-sale-june-12-13

Town Wide Garage Sale This Weekend

TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE
THIS WEEKEND
JUNE 12TH-13TH, 2020
IN FORT SCOTT!
NEW this sale & included on link above is a Google Maps mobile friendly map!
THATHANK YOU TO ALL SALES WHO REGISTERED
WITH THE CHAMBER & TO ALL OF OUR BUSINESS
ADVERTISERS FOR MAKING THIS SALE POSSIBLE!N
LOOK FOR THE BLUE BALLOONS AT EACH SALE!

Golf Where You Are For Communities in Schools

Chamber Member
Communities in Schools of Mid-America
Presents Golf-Where-You-Are!
CIS of Mid-America Golf-Where-You-Are 2020
Event Rules
1.       Golf-Where-You-Are: Play 18 holes of golf on your home course or anywhere and submit your score to CIS of Mid-America to participate.
2.      The tournament will still consist of four-person teams. You can register as a team or as an individual. Individuals will be randomly placed with other individual golfers to make up a team. The registration fees are $25 per person/$100 per team.
3.      When registering, please indicate your Golf Course and your selected tees. Generally, men will play from the WHITE tees and women/seniors* will play from the FORWARD tees.
4.      Play one round of golf June 13-27, 2020, and submit your score. It’s that easy!
5.      Team members do not have to play the same course (e.g., your team can be comprised of players golfing in Pittsburg and Salina, KS, Tulsa, OK, and the fourth in Waterloo, IA).
6.      Team members do not have to play the round of golf on the same day.
7.      Once your round is completed, submit your score via email to [email protected]:
a.      take a photo of the score card and email
b.      scan a copy of your scorecard and email
c.      download scorecard from golf app you are using and email
8.      Once scores are received from all of your team members, scores will be adjusted as an over-par score for comparison of Par 70, 71 and 72 courses. The top 3 of 4 scores will be counted for your total team score. Your final single team score will be determined by strokes over par.
9.      Teams will be divided into three flights with prizes awarded to the top three places per flight.
10.  Feel free to tag @cismidamerica on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram when you are playing your round and let us know where you’re playing and with whom. Extra credit goes to those participants who add why they are All in For Kids! The names of the people who tag @cismidamerica will be placed in a hat for a prize drawing.
*If your chronological age qualifies you to play from the forward tees and those are the tees played.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION & SUPPORT!
ANY QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Lashawn Taylor, Directory of Community Engagement
Cell: 620-875-4466

Annual Show Is June 26-27

Because of the COVID 19 Pandemic, the annual All-Hit 103.9  Home, Sport, Farm and Garden Show was moved from spring to summer.

The event is now scheduled Friday, June 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 27 from  8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Arnold Arena on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton.

Submitted photo of a past show.

Hosted by  Fort Scott Broadcasting, which includes radio stations 103.9, Red Dirt 98.3, and 1600 AM, the event is “a great opportunity to get local businesses to show off their products,” said Deb McKenney. Tim and Deb McKenney own the business.

Tim and Deb McKenney.

 

This year there will be pandemic guidelines, Tim McKenney said.

“We are encouraging people to wear masks and gloves, and we will provide some for those who would like some,” he said. “Also hand sanitizing will be available.”

Submitted photo of a past home show.

In addition, there will be more spacing between the vendors, he said.

“There will be fewer booths, so it won’t be so crowded,” Tim said.

This year they are expecting 40 vendors as opposed to 60, he said.

The show began in 1982, and in the late 80s the Pride Organization at Fort Scott Middle School took the reins, as a fundraiser, Deb said.

The broadcast company was asked to take the show on again and they have since continued the showcasing business event for the community.

 

Chamber Coffee At Briggs Auto June 11

The Chamber Coffee will be hosted by
Briggs Auto of Fort Scott
1819 S. Main St.
In the main Ford (north) bldg.
Coffee, Juice & Snacks
Enter yourself for a drawing!
June 11, 2020
8 am
Chamber Members & Guests are welcome
to make any announcement for $1 to the Chamber about their business or organization including events, new products, promotions, or any other specials!
Special Note from the Chamber Board:
Following KS state safety recommendations & health practices ~subject to Bourbon County’s continued advancement through the reopening phasing plans.
You may wear a mask at your own discretion.
Upcoming Chamber Coffee Schedule:
Bourbon County Garden Club – 6/18
Old Fort Auto – 6/25
Now open! Call the Chamber to schedule- 7/2
Now open! Call the Chamber to schedule- 7/9
Bourbon County Fair – 7/16
City State Bank – 7/23
Now open! Call the Chamber to schedule- 7/30

Businesses Interested in Insurance: Survey Due June 11

REMINDER:
Survey due June 11th if interested in a
BCBS Health Insurance Plan through the Chamber if you have at least one part-time employee in addition to yourself.
The Chamber is looking to offer a HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN
to our members!
Businesses/organizations of all sizes
will be eligible from sole proprietors
to large companies.
You must have at least yourself and one other employee,
who is not a spouse, and can be a dependent child,
to be eligible for this plan. Part-time employees working less than 30 hours or more per week are not eligible for the plan, however the owner would still be eligible.
Take this Survey!
As a first step in this process, we would like to gather insight on the level of interest from our members. Please take the survey linked below.
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More Details
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to offer another benefit to our members. We are here to help extend your value by attracting and maintaining employees by offering cost-effective, high-quality health solutions to your team.
If completed surveys indicate enough interest for this initiative to move forward, your company will be able to offer a health insurance plan to your employees and their families. With the ever-changing health landscape, buying coverage for themselves and their families has become a challenge, primarily due to changing health care legislation and affordability issues. By offering a group health insurance plan, purchasing through a pool can help overcome some of these challenges, while also providing more benefit rich plans.
Owner/operators are eligible to join an Association Health Plan provided that they have an employee in addition to themselves. This employee does not have to participate or even be eligible to participate in the group health plan, meaning they could be a part-time employee.
Census Info. Needed for Survey
When you complete the survey link above, you will need to enter the basic census information shown below.
You only need to enter the census info. on yourself & any other interested full-time employees you may have so BCBS can put together a proposal with rates and a benefit package for us.
If you only have a part-time employee in addition to yourself, you will still be eligible for the insurance, you just will not need to provide their census information on the survey.
IF you are already on a BCBS plan, but interested in this Association Health Plan as a comparison, we encourage you to go ahead and take the survey. In this case you will not need to provide employee census info., you will just provide your current BCBS group number and they can access the information needed.
The requested census fields are below. If the employee would like a rate for their spouse and/or dependents, you will need the same information on them. I have drafted a form you may use to collect this information from your employees in case this makes it easier for you. This form is just a resource for you, you may collect the information however you would like.
First Name
Last Name
Date of Birth
Gender
Zip Code
Does the member have Medicare primary?
We would like all responses back by no later than June 11th. Responses will still be accepted after that date,
but we have set that as a stop date to gauge the interest of
members in this opportunity.
If you have any questions or need more information, contact:
Lindsay Madison, Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 620.223.3566 Email: [email protected]

Local Museum Receives Grant

GORDON PARKS MUSEUM RECEIVES INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY WITH YOUTH ACTIVITIES GRANT BY THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHEAST KANSAS

Fort Scott, KS- A grant from the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas helped support the purchase of interactive technology for youth and young adults. This includes a tablet kiosk with a stand and software. The tablet can also be used by any visitors of any age.

We are very thankful to be part of this grant. The interactive technology tablet helps the museum to engage visitors in different ways, especially the youth and young adults. This offers a more modern approach to learning, viewing, and appreciating the collection and works of Gordon Parks. We want to help to keep the Gordon Parks legacy alive and well for generations to come.” said Kirk Sharp, Executive Director of the Gordon Parks Museum.

The Interactive Museum Display will allow the visitors to view photos, videos, interviews, music, create a drawing/painting, interactive trivia quiz game and much more…

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas hosts individual charitable funds, created by donors who have a passion for giving back to their community. Grants from the funds assist people throughout Southeast Kansas and many charities beyond Kansas. Call the Foundation, 620 231 8897 with questions about the Community Foundation and its many services available for donors. www.southeastkansas.org

GORDON PARKS MUSEUM RECEIVES INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY WITH YOUTH ACTIVITES GRANT BY THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHEAST KANSAS

Fort Scott, KS- A grant from the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas helped support the purchase of interactive technology for youth and young adults. This includes a tablet kiosk with a stand and software. The tablet can also be used by any visitors of any age.

We are very thankful to be part of this grant. The interactive technology tablet helps the museum to engage visitors in different ways, especially the youth and young adults. This offers a more modern approach to learning, viewing, and appreciating the collection and works of Gordon Parks. We want to help to keep the Gordon Parks legacy alive and well for generations to come.” said Kirk Sharp, Executive Director of the Gordon Parks Museum.

The Interactive Museum Display will allow the visitors to view photos, videos, interviews, music, create a drawing/painting, interactive trivia quiz game and much more…

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas hosts individual charitable funds, created by donors who have a passion for giving back to their community. Grants from the funds assist people throughout Southeast Kansas and many charities beyond Kansas. Call the Foundation, 620 231 8897 with questions about the Community Foundation and its many services available for donors. www.southeastkansas.org

USD 234 BOE Minutes of June 8

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met virtually on Monday, June 8, for their regular monthly meeting.

President David Stewart opened the meeting.  The board approved the official agenda.  The board also approved the consent agenda as follows:

 

A.    Minutes

B.    Bills and Claims

C.    Payroll – May 20, 2020 – $1,402,646.19

D.    Financial Report

E.     Activity Fund Accounts

F.     Gift Lists

G.    2020-21 Fundraisers

H.    2020-21 Extended Trips

I.      2020-21 Site Council Members

 

Administrators from each building gave individual school reports in addition to Site Council reports.

Superintendent Ted Hessong reported on the Return-to-School Committee, a book study on Breaking with Tradition, July 10 guidance from KSDE, Extended School Year (ESY), KSHSAA summer conditioning, installation of bleachers, and plans for high school graduation on August 1.

Gina Shelton, Business Manager, discussed property tax receipts, CARES money, remote work, and food service.

Board members reviewed the last day enrollment count.  In addition, the board approved the following items:

·       Roof payment

·       Property/Casualty/Boiler Insurance for the 2020-21 school year

·       Pre-Funding Early Retirement from the 2019-20 budget

·       Purchase of an activity bus

·       Summer Camps

Board members shared comments and then went into executive session to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel and returned to open meeting.  The board then went into executive session to discuss matters relating to employer-employee negotiations and returned to open meeting.

The board approved the following employment matters:

A.    Retirement of Billie Young, high school kitchen manager, effective June 20, 2020

B.    Resignation of Sandra Beth, middle school paraprofessional, effective at the end of the 2019-20 school year

C.    Transfer of Cheryl Marsh, interim high school kitchen manager, to the position of high school kitchen manager for the 2020-21 school year

D.    Transfer of Brenda Hathaway, interim high school 6.5-hour ticket clerk, to the position of high school 6.5-hour ticket clerk for the 2020-21 school year

E.     Transfer of Ginger Hueston, Winfield Scott 6.5-hour cook, to high school 6.5 hour cook for the 2020-21 school year

F.     Employment of central office classified staff for the 2020-21 school year

G.    Employment of a technology classified employee for the 2020-21 school year

H.    Employment of food service classified employees for the 2020-21 school year

I.      Employment of transportation classified employees for the 2020-21 school year

J.      Employment of maintenance/custodial classified employees for the 2020-21 school year

K.    Employment of high school classified employees for the 2020-21 school year

L.     Employment of middle school classified employees for the 2020-21 school year

M.   Employment of Eugene Ware classified employees for the 2020-21 school year

N.    Employment of Winfield Scott classified employees for the 2020-21 school year

O.    Employment of Fort Scott Preschool Center classified employees for the 2020-21 school year

P.     Resignation of Stuart Troutman as high school freshman boys’ assistant basketball coach, effective at the end of the 2019-20 school year

Q.    Resignation of Sara Jackman as a high school assistant girls’ softball coach, effective at the end of the 2019-20 school year

R.    Resignation of Jeff Armstrong as high school boys’ head track coach, effective at the end of the 2019-20 school year

S.     Employment of high school supplemental employees for the 2020-21 school year

T.     Employment of middle school supplemental employees for the 2020-21 school year

U.    Employment of Eugene Ware supplemental employees for the 2020-21 school year

V.    Employment of Winfield Scott supplemental employees for the 2020-21 school year

 

The board adjourned.

Vehicle Cruise: Social Distancing Fun

Photo courtesy of Carissa Bowman.
Some local residents have planned activities that provide fun for the town and also some nostalgia in cruising National Avenue this Friday, June 5.
The Fort Scott Cruise Night Facebook Group is promoting what they are calling an “Honorary Good Ol Days Cruise.”
“This is not an event sponsored by the city,” Julie Norris, who along with Rachel Cunningham-Fields are the planners, said.  ” It was scheduled purely for fun since Good Ol Days had to be canceled this year due to COVID 19.”
The COVID 19 pandemic precautions include social distancing of 6 feet from nearby people and taking other measures to help stop the spread of the virus that has circled the world and killed over 100,000  American people, according to the Center For Disease Control.
The cruise allows people to maintain social distancing while remaining in their cars.
“Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend,” she said. ” We will be cruising National, just like the “Good Ol Days”.”
The cruise starts at  6 PM Friday night, June 5.
“Our annual Good Ol Days is something we look forward to every year,” Norris said.  “Although we WILL NOT be able to attend, (because of precautions of the pandemic) what better way to honor it, than to CRUISE!”
“So get your hot rod out, work on that car you’ve been meaning to finish, get the motorcycle ready, and Celebrate Good Ol Days on June 5th by cruising,” she said.  “Our lives may look a little different, but we can still come together, and not gather! “
“A small town is a place we choose to be,” she said.  ” A place we raise our kids, find peace in, or retire in. A place we call home.”
There will be several spots to eat along the way, including vendors,  so save some money for supper.

Old Fort Auto Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting June 4

You are invited!
Chamber After-hours,
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting celebrating the opening of
OLD FORT AUTO
June 4th ~ 5:15 to 6:30pm
Remarks & cutting of the ribbon
will take place at 5:30pm
213 Scott Street in the
Downtown Historic District
Refreshments, libations & door prizes
will be offered ~ most of the event will be held outdoors with attendees invited to take turns viewing the inside office area.
The Old Fort Auto team of Rich Aydelotte, Matt Harvey, Matt Bowersock and
Becky Headrick will be eager
to meet everyone, and share their
business & community goals!
Featuring pre-owned
cars, trucks & SUV’s!
Click here to visit them on Facebook,
Click here to visit their website!
Special Note from the Chamber Board:
Following KS state safety recommendations & health practices ~subject to Bourbon County’s continued advancement through the reopening phasing plans.
You may wear a mask at your own discretion.

Tucker Awarded 2020 Best of Fort Scott Awards

 

Diann Tucker. Submitted photo.

Stewart Realty Company is pleased to announce that Diann Tucker, owner/broker, has been selected as the recipient for the 2020 Best of Fort Scott Awards in the category of Real Estate Agency.

This designation and the plaque presentation were created to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of businesses and organizations in and around Fort Scott.

The mission of this award recognition is to raise the profile of exemplary companies and entrepreneurs among the business community and general public.

Selection as a 2020 Award Winner is determined by the marketing success of an organization in the local community within a specific category. The award program uses empirical data supplied by independent third-parties as input into the award algorithm, and is not based on nominations, voting, contests or surveys.

Diann Tucker was also inducted as a 2019 award winner from Trademark Women of Distinction for demonstrating dedication, leadership, and professional ethics in her community.

The award committee stated that “ Her compassion and expertise has helped set the standard in the local real estate industry as a dedicated professional. The personal touch she adds to her relationship with everyone she does business with is her way of helping people make real estate choices that change lives. Her proven track record of quality service has made her mark on local business integrity.”

Congratulations to Diann Tucker and Stewart Realty for this Best of 2020 Fort Scott award in the field of Real Estate.