Monthly Archives: October 2019

Fort Scott, Schools

FSHS Wrestlers Fundraiser For Program Needs: Taco Tico Meals

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Fort Scott High School Wrestling student-athlete representatives attended the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Coffee on Oct. 3 to tell the community of the fundraiser. From left: Jenna Graham, Coby Burchett, Hannah Vann, and  Mersadie Roof listen as  Coach Alvin Metcalf tells about the fundraiser.

Fort Scott High School has a wrestling program for both boys and girls, with 50 students involved in the program.

Alvin Metcalf is the coach, assistant coaches are Alvin Metcalf Sr., Dakota Hall, and Kathi Hall.

Funds are needed for the program for equipment and gear,  and also for team expenses for the year while competing in other locations, for example, hotel stays, food, etc.

The students and coaches have chosen a Taco Tico Fundraiser.

“It allows the community to get a nostalgic meal that the town of Fort Scott loves,” Coach Metcalf said. “Taco Tico was a staple for anyone who lived in Fort Scott in the 1990s and 2000s especially if you were in high school at that time. It’s something different that people like.”

The wrestlers and their parents prepare the food.

The food orders will be picked up at the high school on October 19 in the Fort Scott High School Commons Area.

Orders are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 12.

Pre-orders can be placed with any wrestling athlete or order sheets picked up at the Butcher Block Shop on National Avenue or 5-Corners Convenience Store at 12th Street at 69 Hwy.

Orders can be dropped off at the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office, 293 E. 20th Street from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

To order online go to the Fort Scott High School Wrestling page on Facebook.

On the menu are tacos, burritos, sanchos and taco burgers. People may eat in the commons area if so desired.

There will be limited quantities available with pre-ordering.

For more information contact Metcalf at 620.224.8468 or

Lesley Harris at 620.215.5330.

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Girl Wrestlers from the Fort Scott High School Wrestling Facebook page.
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Boy wrestlers from the Fort Scott High School Wrestling Facebook page.

 

 

Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee at McDonald’s Restaurant Oct. 10

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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
Join us for Chamber Coffee
Thursday, October 10, 2019  at 8:00 a.m.
Hosted by:
McDonald’s
Location:

2224 S. Main St.
Come meet the new owners,
Nichols Management, Inc.
Glen Nichols, Owner/Operator
Thomas Nichols, Director of Operations
Wes Irvin, CEO
Click here for the McDonald’s Facebook page.
Click here for Nichols Management website.
Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend for networking, community announcements, and to learn about the hosting business or organization.
Members may pay $1 to make an announcement about an upcoming event, special/sale/discount, or news of any kind.
Upcoming Coffees:
October 17 – Pioneer Harvest Fiesta (BB County Fairgrounds)
October 24 – Sleep Inn (celebrating 5th anniversary)
October 31 – Fort Scott Area Community Foundation (Landmark Bank)
Business, Fort Scott

Gordmans Supports Breast Cancer Research

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Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among women in the U.S. which is why Gordmans, as part of the Stage community of stores, is renewing its pledge to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF).

We are asking everyone to take an active role to help advance the world’s most promising research again this year by donating to BCRF. Gordmans will donate $1 for the first 10,000 guests who use the hashtag #ipinkican on Gordmans’ Facebook or Instagram pages. Gordmans guests will also have the exclusive opportunity to purchase specially designed reusable shopping bags featuring supportive sayings such as strongHER and #ipinkican. Gordmans will donate $2 for the purchase of each of these bags to BCRF. Additionally, guests are encouraged to make a monetary pledge to the cause at checkout in their local Gordmans store or online at gordmans.com, and 100% of the donation will be made to BCRF.

With the help and generosity of our guests, the Stage community of stores has raised over $700,000 for BCRF since 2014 and over $1 million since 2004. These donations have fueled nearly 24,000 hours of breast cancer research and, during 2018, we raised enough money to fund a full year of research under a grant named The Stage Community Counts Award.

BCRF has selected Powel Brown, M.D., Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Clinical Cancer Prevention at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, to receive the 2019 Stage Community Counts Award. Dr. Brown’s area of focus is Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC), a particularly aggressive type of breast cancer, which makes up 10-15% of all breast cancer diagnoses. The funding helps find better treatments for TNBC and prevent its spread.

“Stage is making a tangible impact in saving lives by partnering with BCRF, the highest-rated breast cancer organization in the country,” said Myra Biblowit, CEO and president of BCRF. “Their support allows us to propel research forward, faster.”

“We are proud to support BCRF and the critical research that it sponsors in the search for a cure.” said Michael Glazer, president and CEO of Stage. “Breast cancer is a disease that has touched all of us, our communities and our guests in some way. We invite Gordmans guests to join us in funding another Research HERo to help end breast cancer.”

“The Stage Community Counts Award has a significant role in advancing our efforts to find novel treatments to reduce the incidence of invasive breast cancer,” said Dr. Brown. “My colleagues at MD Anderson and I are incredibly grateful to Stage and BCRF for supporting innovative research aimed at making a difference for breast cancer patients and their families around the world.”

BCRF Needs Your Support Because:

  • One in eight women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.
  • Over 250,000 women will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year alone, and more than 40,000 women will die from the disease.
  • There are more than 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. today, all of whom have benefited from the power of research.

Go to gordmans.com to find a store near you or to donate online.

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About Stage Stores

Stage Stores, Inc. is a leading retailer of trend-right, name-brand values on apparel, accessories, cosmetics, footwear and home goods. The Company operates in 42 states through 624 BEALLS, GOODY’S, PALAIS ROYAL, PEEBLES, and STAGE specialty department stores and 158 GORDMANS off-price stores, as well as an e-commerce website at www.stage.com.

About the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) is dedicated to being the end of breast cancer by advancing the world’s most promising research. Founded by Evelyn H. Lauder in 1993, BCRF-funded investigators have been deeply involved in every major breakthrough in breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and metastasis. This year, BCRF has awarded $66 million in grants to support the work of nearly 275 scientists at leading medical and academic institutions across 14 countries, making BCRF the largest private funder of breast cancer research worldwide. BCRF is also the highest-rated breast cancer organization in the U.S. Visit www.bcrf.org to learn more.

 

Bourbon County, K-State Extension

Learning To Write Successful Grant Proposals

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Strengthening communities: Grant writing workshop planned for November 8

Do you know how that playground equipment at the park down the street was purchased? Or the new sign leading visitors to a local landmark? How about initial money for a festival? In any community, chances are that someone, or a group of individuals, wrote a grant proposal and received funding to help with the project.

Individuals and community groups can learn more about writing successful grant proposals at a workshop planned in Fort Scott, KS in November. The workshop is presented by Nancy Daniels, a community vitality specialist with K-State Research and Extension and the author of many grant proposals.

The training will be held November 8, 2019 at the River Room Event Center, 3 West Oak Street in Fort Scott, KS from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and includes lunch. The cost to attend is $10.

Deadline to register is Nov. 1.

“This workshop is for everyone, whether they’ve never written a proposal before and have no idea where to start, to those who have experience but are looking for ways to improve their approach,” Daniels said. “The magic that happens in a local community when people find out they don’t have to wait to get something done, that they can do it themselves, is incredible.”

Participants also learn from each other, Daniels said, adding that even experienced grant writers pick up tips and are reenergized after coming together with peers in their communities.  Participants are encouraged to bring their grants or grant ideas to share.

Workshop topics include:

  • Sources of data for community needs (where do you find the numbers to back up your request?);
  • Where to find grants;
  • The five common elements of a great grant proposal;
  • Practicing the grant writing elements.More information and registration is available by contacting Carla Nemecek at the Southwind Extension District Iola Office, 620-365-2242 or email [email protected].

To view the event flier:

Grant workshop FlyerFS

Business, Government, Kansas

Department of Revenue extends corporate tax filing deadline

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TOPEKA – The Department of Revenue is giving Kansas corporations more time to file returns due to the complexity of the 2017 Federal Tax Reform legislation.

Corporations filing Kansas tax returns will have an additional 30 days with no penalty, making the new deadline November 15. While the extension applies to filing corporate returns, it does not correspond to the deadline for corporate tax payments, which are required to be submitted on the 15th day of the fourth month following the end of the corporation’s tax year.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act significantly changed the landscape of tax law for corporations, and the extra time is designed to give corporate filers more time to ensure accuracy and compliance with the new law.

 

The extension applies to 2018 corporate income tax returns filed by November 15, or within an additional month for an extended 2018 corporate income tax return for corporations that file on a fiscal year basis.

 

To read the full notice, go to: https://ksrevenue.org/taxnotices/notice19-05.pdf

 

For additional questions, please contact the Kansas Department of Revenue Tax Assistance Center at 785-368-8222.

Area News, Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Fort Scott National Historic Site

FSNHS Candlelight Tour Ticket

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Fort Scott National Historic Site glows during the annual candlelight tour event.

Fort Scott National Historic Site Announces Its 38th Annual Candlelight Tour

Be an Active Part of History

 

December 6 and 7, 2019, Fort Scott National Historic Site will present its 38th Annual Candlelight Tour.

Tours on December 6 will begin at 6:30 pm and leave every 15 minutes until 9 pm. On Saturday, December 7, the tours will start at 5 pm with the final tour leaving at 8:45 pm. Please arrive 10 minutes early to allow time to park, present/pick up your ticket, and get oriented.

Tickets go on sale Friday, November 1st and are available by calling the Fort at 620-223-0310 (with a major credit card) or by stopping by the Visitor Center on Old Fort Blvd.

They are $8.00 per person and non-refundable, children 5 and under are free.

It is recommended that you get your tickets early for your choice of tour times as this event frequently sells out. Participants are advised to please dress for the weather and the terrain, as they will be outside and on sidewalks.

1,000 candle lanterns illuminate the site and 100 reenactors (including you) bring the fort to life.

“This year’s tour will include the audience in the tour stops. It will feature six stops around the site beginning with the enlistment and ending with reassignment of release from service, where the fort’s buildings were sold to the public two years after the U.S. Army abandoned Fort Scott,” said Betty Boyko, Superintendent, Fort Scott National Historic Site. “We encourage everyone to dress up (in modern or period clothes) and step back in time.”

Take the tour under the identity of one of our own Fort Scott soldiers. Enlist in the U.S. Army stationed at the Fort; learn about life on the frontier; the ups and downs of payday; celebrate the holidays 1840’s style; find out how much the officer’s wives appreciate all of your hard work; and after an memorable career, receive your discharge or reassignment stamp.  Keep your enlistment card to remember your journey through time.

Fort Scott was an active military post from 1842-1853, which was a time of rapid growth and change in the country.  As Fort Scott was being built, the nation grew west, expanding all the way to the Pacific Ocean.

With this growth, Fort Scott changed, the mission of its soldiers changed, their experience changed, the environment changed, and the nation changed. Soldiers at Fort Scott lived their lives to the fullest despite the constant change.

From November 1-March 31, Fort Scott National Historic Site, a unit of the National Park Service, will be open for its winter hours of operation.  The site exhibit areas and visitor center are open daily from 8:30 am-4:30 pm. The park grounds are open daily from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset. To find out more or become involved in activities at the Fort, please contact the park at 620-223-0310 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/fosc.

 

Business, Exercise, Fort Scott

Watts Receive $40,000 Entrepreneur Loan

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From left: Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lindsay Madison,  Aaron Watts, and Lindsey Watts, Bourbon County E-Community loan recipients, Bill Michaud, Geoff Southwell and Darcy Smith, Chamber members.

Aaron and Lindsey Watts, who own Smallville Crossfit, are the recipients of the first Bourbon County E-Community loan in the amount of $40,000.

The loan is a locally controlled loan fund for business entrepreneurs.

“What’s good about the loan is it’s working capital,” Lindsey Watts said.  The Watts will be using the money for new equipment for the fitness business,  and new services, she said.

Workers work on the air-conditioned room and rentable office space, which are very close to being finished, Lindsey Watts aid. Submitted photos.

Additionally, they are doing some updates to the new facility they purchased, the former Fort Scott Lumber, 1905 S. Judson.

New air conditioning, flooring, and heating will be part of the remodel of the former warehouse space, which they hope to have complete in November, she said.

The second workday at the new facility, shelves are being torn down in the middle room. Photos submitted by Lindsey Watts.

One of the new services offered at the new facility will be dance fitness, Watts said.

In addition, the Watts are working with Kansas Works to hire an intern in the future, Watts said.

Smallville Crossfit is currently located at 15 S. National and can be reached at 620.644.5124.

To learn more about the loan program:

Small Businesses Encouraged With New Partnership Offer

Removing 400 meters of 1×2 wood from the walls and muddling holes. Photos submitted by Lindsey Watts.

 

Fort Scott Community College

FSCC Trustee Minutes Sept. 16

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September 16, 2019 Board of Trustees Minutes, Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton Fort Scott, KS 66701

The see the full report: Board Agenda

The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday, September 16, 2019

. The meeting will be held in the Heritage Room at Fort Scott Community College. 5:00 p.m. Dinner in the Heritage Room at 5:00 p.m. followed by regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m.

THE AGENDA 5:00 DINNER 5:30 ROLL CALL,

 

3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER,

4 A.Comments from the Chair, 4 B.Tax Relief Program Presentation, City of Fort Scott, 4C ONSENT AGENDA, 5 A.Approval of Agenda, 5 B.Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on August 6, 2019, 6C .Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 9D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5A CTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS A.Consideration of Hay Bids for Rodeo Program B.Discussion of Board Meeting Technology C.Approval of Disposal of Student Built Shed D.Consideration of Agreement for Use of Frary Field E.Approval of Resolution to Adopt Interlocal Agreement F.Consideration of Naming of Burris Hall AdditionIT EMS FOR REVIEW A.Letters of Appreciation/CorrespondenceRE PORTS, 63 A.Administrative Updates, 64EX ECUTIVE SESSION, 70 A DJOURNMENT, 71
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UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES: • September 16, 2019: Board Meeting • September 20, 2019: Centennial Celebration Dinner and Band • September 21, 2019: Centennial Celebration Tailgate Party • October 2 – 6, 2019: Gordon Parks Celebration • October 21, 2019: Board Meeting • November 7, 2019: Senior Day • November 18, 2019: Board Meeting • November 25 – 29, 2019: Thanksgiving Break – Campus Closed • December 10 – 13, 2019: Final Exams • December 16, 2019: Board Meeting • December 23 – January 5, 2020: Winter Break – Campus Closed • January 8 – 10, 2020: In-service • January 13, 2020: Spring Semester begins • January 20, 2020: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Campus Closed • January 27, 2020: Board Meeting • February 17, 2020: Board Meeting • March 16, 2020: Board Meeting • March 23, – 27, 2020: Spring Break – Campus Closed • April 3, 2020: Aggie Day • April 10, 2020: Good Friday – Campus Closed • April 20, 2020: Board Meeting • May 11 – 14, 2020: Final Exams • May 15, 2020: Graduation • May 18, 2020: Board Meeting • May 25, 2020: Memorial Day – Campus Closed • June 15, 2020:

Board Meeting Sincerely, John Bartelsmeyer, Chair Alysia Johnston, President

FSCC’s vision for the future is to support “Students First, Community Always” through a central focus on teaching and learning; advancing strong, innovative programs and departments; maximizing and leveraging opportunities; initiating efficient and effective processes; and developing the region’s workforce.

CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

1)Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on August 6, 2019.C . APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT, BILLS and CLAIMS Attached are the Treasurer’s Report and the Bills and Claims Report.D.

APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS 1)Additionsa)Miriam Davis, TRIO Database Manager, effective August 5, 2019 b)Kye Weekley, IT Technician, effective August 9, 2019 c)Marcos DeMateo, Iowa MEP Recruiter, effective August 26, 2019

2) Separations a)Ginger Ervin, HEP Administrative Assistant, effective August 23, 2019 b)Scott Mitchell, Assistant Football Coach, effective August 31, 2019 c)Vanessa Matlock, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, effective September 30, 20193) Transfers a)Stacy Bishop, from CAMP Academic Support Coordinator to TRIO

Government, Kansas

Kansas Eco Devo Strategy Begins

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Kelly Administration Begins Design of Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for State

 

TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced Monday they have kicked off the development of the “Framework for Growth” – a robust strategy to accelerate economic growth in the state of Kansas.

The announcement comes after a months-long search for a professional consulting services firm to help research and analyze the Kansas economy and deliver a comprehensive economic development blueprint for the state.

“The economic challenges facing Kansas require innovative solutions and a well-coordinated approach,” Governor Kelly said. “It’s been more than 30 years since the state had a formal strategy to accelerate economic development. The creation and implementation of a new economic growth strategy, along with other initiatives such as tax reform, will help ensure Kansas remains an attractive place for individuals and businesses alike.”

In coordination with members of Kansas businesses and economic development organizations, the Commerce team will develop the first economic development strategy for the state of Kansas since the Redwood-Krider report was issued in 1986.

“Kansas’ lack of a strategy has resulted in our state lagging in some key economic indicators such as GDP growth, population growth and labor participation. Under the leadership of Governor Kelly, I’m excited to announce that we have now embarked on a necessary journey to bring Kansas back to best in class,” Secretary Toland said. “To be competitive in today’s global economy, we must identify and pursue new, nimble economic best practices. It’s past time that we develop a thoughtful, strategic plan to guide Kansas forward.”

A steering committee consisting of economic development professionals, Kansas business leaders and Commerce staff has been created to guide the team through the planning process and the development of the Framework for Growth.

“Our local and regional economic development partners and business stakeholders are critical to our success as a state, so as we put together the team who would guide this process, it was important they were represented in the steering committee,” Toland said. “We also want to ensure that all interested stakeholders have the opportunity to be involved in this process and have created an online survey to capture feedback and allow individuals to share their ideas of how to create long-term prosperity for Kansas.”

The Department of Commerce selected McKinsey and Company as its partner for this important initiative. The work over the next several months will be broken into three phases: assessment and benchmarking, recommendations and best practices, and implementation planning. Each of these phases will be underpinned by ongoing stakeholder and public engagement, and the Department of Commerce will provide progress reports upon the completion of each phase.

For more information on the Kansas Framework for Growth, visit www.kansasgrowth.com.