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Area News, Health Care

Opioid Prevention Education

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DCCA is dedicated to supporting  efforts to educate young people about the importance of medication safety and using skills to refuse invitations to misuse opioids.

DCCCA is offering $500 mini grant opportunities for youth serving community organizations willing to provide opioid prevention messages and activities for groups of elementary, middle and/or high school youth.  This would be a great summertime activity opportunity!!

Opioid prevention curriculum is available and easily tailored to your community needs. For more information about the mini grant opportunity and contact Crystal Dalmasso [email protected]

 

Opinion

Beautiful Love by Carolyn Hayward Tucker

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Keys to the Kingdom By Carolyn Hayward Tucker

I very well remember September 27, 1970, when the first grandbaby in my immediate family made his appearance.

 

My nephew Brad was born in Olathe, Kansas and the hospital rules were stricter then than now. I was 12 years old and sitting in the OB waiting room with my parents. We had all read the posted sign: “No one under age 14 allowed in  Waiting Room.“  We simply ignored the rule and hoped no one would notice, because I was so excited about this birth! I absolutely did not want to be excluded on such a special occasion! I also very well remember the nurse that came out, took one look at me, and promptly threw me out.

Nevertheless, the arrival of that baby rocked our world and we were never the same. My mother passed away in 2015 and I read her diaries. One of her entries was about her grandson Brad, which read: “I  kept Bradley today. He is like my very own; no difference.” Tears fall even now when I think of the beauty and truth of those words. Our family witnessed her beautiful love for all five of her grandchildren.

 

The Old Testament account of Boaz and Ruth’s marriage and Ruth’s mother-in-law Naomi is very touching. “So Boaz took Ruth into his home, and she became his wife…and she gave birth to a son.  Then the women of the town said to Naomi, …May this child be famous in Israel. May he restore your youth and care for you in your old age. For he is the son of your daughter-in-law who loves you and has been better to you than seven sons!” (Ruth 4:13-15 NLT). (Seven was considered a number of completeness, so to have seven sons was the epitome of all family blessings in Israel.) The beautiful love of a grandmother is a priceless treasure. “Naomi took the baby and cuddled him to her breast. And she cared for him as if he were her own” (Ruth 4:16 NLT). In this verse, we see the special love between a grandmother and a grandson.

 

In the New Testament, we find the beautiful love between a mother and a son.  When Jesus was suffering on the cross, he had his adoring mother on his mind. “Standing near the cross were Jesus’ mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary (the wife of Clopas), and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple He loved, He said to her, ‘Dear woman, here is your son.’ And He said to this disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ And from then on this disciple took her into his home” (John 19:25-27 NLT). Evidently John was standing by Mary, giving her consolation and comfort. In this passage we see the special love between a mother and a son.

 

Mary was nearly 50 years old and a widow. Jesus deeply loved and honored His mother  and, while in terrible pain and suffering, Jesus tenderly thought of her. He knew it was the responsibility of children to care for their elderly parents and provide a proper burial for them. Although Mary had other children, Jesus was her firstborn and He needed to know that His precious mother would be taken care of when He left this world. Since John was the only disciple devoted and brave enough to be at the crucifixion, I believe Jesus knew He could trust John to be lovingly committed to the care of  His mother Mary.

 

It’s been said that as death draws nearer, the dying individual narrows their thoughts down to those who are nearest and dearest. Jesus proved this to be true.  Let’s not wait until death is approaching to demonstrate beautiful love to our mother and grandmothers. Remember, no matter how old we are, we never outgrow our need for a mother.

 

The Key: A lovely bouquet of roses to all mothers and grandmothers — you are a VIP!

Food, K-State Extension

Southwind Extension District to Host Kids’ Cooking Classes

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Clara Wicoff. Submitted photo 2023 Extension Agent Nutrition, Food and Health Southwind District K-State Research and Extension 1006 N. State St. Iola, KS 66749 620-365-2242 [email protected]

This summer, the Southwind Extension District is hosting free cooking classes for kids to learn basic cooking and baking skills. The classes are for youth that have just completed the second, third, fourth, or fifth grade. This class will be held from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM in Bronson on June 22nd and in Fort Scott on June 29th. Other dates and locations where the class will be held include:

  • June 8 – Erie
  • June 13 – Yates Center
  • June 15 – Humboldt
  • June 20 – Chanute
  • June 27 – Iola

These classes are free, but registration is required at bit.ly/2023kidscookingclass. Since this will be a “hands-on” experience, the size of each class is limited and these classes fill up fast. Get your registration in soon!

For more information, contact Nutrition, Food and Health Agent Clara Wicoff at (620) 365-2242 or [email protected]. A grant through the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation helped support the kids’ cooking classes in Bourbon County.

 

Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

K-State Extension

Poison Ivy – Easy to Identify But Tough to Control

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Krista Harding
District Extension Agent, Horticulture
Southwind Extension District
111 S. Butler
Erie, KS 66733
Office: 620-244-3826
Cell: 620-496-8786

Leaves of three – let it be! I’m certain that someone has told you this before in an attempt to keep you away from poison ivy. It is true that poison ivy has three leaflets.  However, the untrained eye can easily confuse poison ivy with other plant species such as Virginia creeper.

 

Poison ivy occurs in three forms: an erect woody shrub, a groundcover that creeps along the ground, and a woody vine that will climb trees. It can grow to 10 feet or more as it climbs up trees or fences. All parts of poison ivy – leaves, sap, roots, and burning vines, are poisonous at all times of the year. All of these plant parts contain a toxic oil which causes irritation to the skin on many people. The typical reaction is an itchy rash with clear blisters about 2-3 days after contact with the oil.

 

As stated earlier, poison ivy always has three leaflets. But the leaf margins can vary.  They can be toothed, incised, lobed or smooth. The size of the leaf can also vary. The middle leaflet is larger than the other two and the middle one is the only leaflet with a long stalk. The other two are closely attached to the leaf stem. Virginia creeper has the same habitat as poison ivy and is often confused as being such. However, if you look close, Virginia creeper has five leaflets rather than three.

 

Have you ever gotten poison ivy, but swear that you didn’t touch it? Yes, it can happen. Poison ivy can be spread to you from your pet’s fur after they have ventured out to an infested area; from touching the clothing of a person who has come in contact with it; from garden tools that may have been used to pull down or chop vines; and even by the smoke from a burning vine. Burning poison ivy will cause the toxic oil to vaporize and be carried in the smoke. Believe it or not, the oil from poison ivy can remain active on clothing and footwear for as long as a year.

 

Poison ivy is not the easiest plant to kill. It is a tough plant and difficult to eradicate without killing desirable plants in the process. There are three methods used to destroy poison ivy – pulling the plants out by hand, cutting the plant off at the vine and treating the stump, or spraying the plant directly. The first two methods are more risky as far as infecting yourself with poison ivy.

 

The method used depends somewhat on the growth form the plant has taken. If it is in the groundcover form, direct spray or hand pulling is often used. If the plant is in the shrub form, direct spray is routinely used. For plants that are a woody vine and climbing, the preferred method is to cut the plant off at the base and treat the sprouts after they emerge. With any method, make certain to wear gloves and preferable a long sleeve shirt. Wash clothing and your skin immediately after you have finished.

 

Several herbicide products are labeled as “Poison Ivy Killers.” The products are premixed, ready-to-use products containing the active ingredient triclopyr. Products containing Glyphosate and 2, 4-D offer fair to good control. Once a treatment is made, wait 3 to 4 weeks for the product to work before applying any additional herbicide. Read label directions and follow with care as these chemicals cannot differentiate between poison ivy and other plants – meaning you might accidentally kill desirable plant species while trying to kill poison ivy!

 

Krista Harding is a K-State Research and Extension Horticulture agent assigned to Southwind District.  She may be reached at [email protected] or 620-244-3826.

 

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

 

 

 

K-State Extension

Be Proactive During Mental Health Awareness Month

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Clara Wicoff. Submitted photo 2023

 

 

By Clara Wicoff

Southwind Extension District

 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! According to the Mental Health America (MHA) report entitled “The State of Mental Health in America 2023,” Kansas is ranked last out of all fifty states and the District of Columbia on how well the state handles mental health needs. This is one of the shocking statistics that sheds light on the state of mental health in our state and why the K-State Research and Extension Stress and Resiliency Team is encouraging others to be proactive in honoring Mental Health Awareness Month.

 

What could being proactive this month look like? To start, you can check out the resources available from MHA. On their website, they offer two specific worksheet resources with steps you can take to make changes to improve your mental health by:

  • Shaping your environment. Your home environment can affect your mental health. Take time to think about what you like and dislike about your space. What can you do to improve it? Some suggestions from MHA include starting small, getting rid of unneeded items, personalizing your space, and making your bedroom sleep-friendly.
  • Opening your mind to the outdoors. According to MHA, “spending time in nature is linked to many positive mental health outcomes, including improved focus, lower stress, and better mood.”

 

These resources (as well as others) can be found online at www.mhanational.org/may. They also offer a free mental health test which can be taken online at www.mhascreening.org.

 

This article was adapted from an article originally written by the K-State Research and Extension Stress and Resiliency Team. For more information, please contact me at [email protected] or 620-365-2242. If you or someone you know is in crisis or seeking emotional support, call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can also chat with them online at 988lifeline.org. You can also text HOME to 741741 to reach a volunteer Crisis Counselor with the Crisis Text Line.

 

Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Pete Allen

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Neighborhood Facility Dedication

Thank You to Curt Shankel

It seems like only yesterday that the neighborhood facility was built, but it was over 48 years ago that it was dedicated to the people of Ft. Scott, built by the city using federal (Urban Renewal Agency) funding. The funding would be 67% federal and 33% local.

Up to this point of time the YMCA (a public-funded endeavor), was the go-to place for activities. The “Y” was built in 1908 with funds raised by donations from citizens, businesses, and the railroads. Another fund-raiser was completed in 1909 that raised $16,000 for furnishings and equipment. Judge Harry Fisher pointed out that the facility was supported in all aspects, not just financially, by a “generous giving of the community”.,

The bowling alley was one of the most used features of the project, and after WW 2, twenty teams played there weekly. Many days there were over 100 lines played. As late as 1950, over 30 organizations used the “Y” as their meeting place.

By the mid 1950’s, the building had been used, and used, and used. The community had extracted more use out of it than the farsighted board members and designers had anticipated back in 1908. The “Y’s” facilities were deteriorating, and the cost to renovate would be expensive, so the board began searching for other avenues. It was learned in early 1968 that funds could be made available to build a new center in Fs. Scott through Urban Renewal and HUD. The “Y” board contacted the city, who in turn, appointed the association to investigate. The “Y” Board began analyzing the current needs of the community to determine the best use of the facility. By 1972, HUD had agreed to the new proposal, which included selling the “Y” building to Urban Renewal for $135.000. That was then turned over to the city for the City’s share of the Neighborhood Facility and with that action taken, the new Facility was on the way, and we owe a debt of gratitude to the “Y” Board for their unselfish efforts to keep a first-class facility in Fort Scott. Thank you, thank you to Curt Shankel, President of the Board, 1972, and to the other members of a special group of people. What an effort to pull all this together!

Pete Allen

2023

 

Bourbon County, Government

The Bourbon County Commission Meets at Fulton On May 15

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Bourbon County Courthouse

210 S. National Ave Fort Scott, KS 66701 Phone: 620-223-3800

Fax: 620-223-5832

Bourbon County, Kansas

Nelson Blythe

1st District Commissioner

Jim Harris, Chairman

2nd District Commissioner

Clifton Beth

3rd District Commissioner

 

 

Bourbon County Commission Agenda Fulton Community Center

408 W. Osage

Fulton, KS 66738

 

May 15, 2023, 5:30 PM

  1. Call Meeting to Order
  2. Flag Salute and Prayer
  • Consent Agenda
    1. Approval of Minutes from 5/8/2023
  1. Department Updates
    1. Eric Bailey, Public Works Director
  2. Susan Bancroft, CFO-Budget Timeline and Audit Agreement
  3. Public Comments
  • Commission Comments
  • Meeting Adjourn

 

 

 

Executive Session Justifications:

 

KSA 75-4319 (b)(1) to discuss personnel matters of individual nonelected personnel to protect their privacy.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(2) for consultation with an attorney for the public body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the

attorney-client relationship.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(3) to discuss matters relating to employer/employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the

representative(s) of               the body or agency.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(4) to discuss data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trust and individual     proprietorships

KSA 75-4319 (b)(6) for the preliminary discussion of the acquisition of real property.

KSA 75-4319 (b)(12) to discuss matters relating to the security measures, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting

would jeopardize such security measures.

 

Fort Scott, Government

Agenda for the Fort Scott City Commission on May 16

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There will be a Fort Scott City Commission Work Session on Monday, May 15th, 6:00 PM at City Hall regarding Advisory Boards.

 NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR REGULAR              

MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION

CITY HALL COMMISSION ROOM – 123 SOUTH MAIN ST.

May 16, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.

 

  1. Roll Call:
  2.      Jones     T. VanHoecke     E. Woellhof     K. Harrington     M. Wells
  3.      Flag Salute:

III.     Invocation:   M. Wells

  1. Proclamations/Recognitions:
  2.  National Nursing Home Week – May 14-20, 2023
  3. Approval of Agenda:
  4. Consent Agenda:
  5. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 2023
  6. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1336-A – $799,127.78
  7. April Financials

 

VII.       Public Comment:

Sign up required.  Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five (5)      minutes per person, at Commission discretion.

VIII.      Old Business: 

 

  1.    Consideration of Reno-Dry Contract for Memorial Hall -– Michael Clancy
  2.     Consideration of Lagoon Aeration Proposal – Phase II – J. Dickman –

tabled from 5/2/2023 meeting – not ready.

  1.    Youth Activities Team (Y.A.T.) 1311 S. National going to auction, tabled

from 5/2/2023 meeting – J. Jones

  1.    Consideration of Ordinance -Vacancy in Commission Revision for 2023

 

  1. Appearances:

 

  1.   Tourism Update:  J. Tough

 

  1.   Business Retention – REDI
  2.   Justin Pregont regarding the Van Fossen Apartment Project: 

 Consideration of Resolution No. 9-2023 – A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN HOUSING WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS TO ACCOMPANY THE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE KANSAS HOUSING RESOURCES CORPORATION

  1. Consideration of Application for Parade Permit – Good Ol’ Days Festival Annual Parade “Back to the Bricks with Family, Friends and Fun”: Lindsay Madison applying. All requests will be the same as last year so she will not appear.

 

  1.    Public Hearing: NONE

 

 

  1. New Business:
  2. Split Case Pump for WTP – S. Flater
  3. Consideration of Park Advisory Board’s unanimous recommendation to fill vacancy with candidate Kimberly Young.
  4. Consideration of Acquisition of Land for Economic Development and Construction of a Manufacturing Plant – M. Wells
  5. Consideration of Approval of Boundary Survey for 37+/- Acre Parcel and Certificate of Survey of a 20-Acre Parcel Split out from boundary for the Acquisition of Land for Economic Development and Construction of a Manufacturing Plant to be completed by Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc. $5,000.00 – M. Wells
  6. Establishment of a Rural Housing Incentive District (RHID) – M. Wells

 

XII.    Reports and Comments:

  1. City Manager Comments:
  2. Engineering Comments:
  3. Commissioners Comments:
  4. VanHoecke –
  5. Woellhof –
  6. Harrington –
  7. Jones –
  8. Wells –

 

  1. City Attorney Comments:

 

XIII.      Executive Session – If requested, (please follow script in all motions for   Executive Sessions)

 

XIV.        Adjournment:

 

Fort Scott Community College, Government

Agenda for the FSCC Trustees Meeting on May 15

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May 15, 2023
Board of Trustees
Fort Scott Community College
2108 S. Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701
The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday, May 15, 2023. The meeting will be held in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at Fort Scott Community
College.
5:00 p.m. Dinner in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall, followed by regular board meeting at approximately 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. Comments from the Public, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on April 17, 2023,
6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report, Bills, and Claims, 8
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS , 65
A. Approval of Purchase of CTEC Welders, 65
B. Consideration of Installment Purchase Agreement Resolution, 66
C. Discussion of Presidential Hiring Process, 75
REPORTS, 76
A. Administrative Updates, 77
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 90
ADJOURNMENT, 911

UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• May 15, 2023: Board Meeting
• June 19, 2023: 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.2

ROLL CALL
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Dave Elliott
_____ Kirk Hart
_____ Bryan Holt
_____ Robert Nelson3

CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on April 17, 2023.
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) Additions
a) Jolee Carswell, Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach, effective May 1, 2023
b) Nicholas Mora, Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach, effective May 1, 2023
c) Vincent Barron, Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach, effective May 1, 2023
d) Emily Somerville, Women’s Basketball Head Coach, effective May 9, 2023
2) Separations
a) Laura Meza, Iowa DOE MEP Regional Recruiter, effective April 12, 2023
b) Mitchell McMullen, Women’s Basketball Head Coach, effective April 27,
2023
c) Alexander Chesney, Music Instructor, effective May 16, 2023
d) Aprell Williams, Flag Football Coach, effective May 31, 2023
e) Tyler Long, Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach, effective May 31, 2023
f) Karri Johnson, Instruction Office Assistant, effective May 31, 2023
g) Fawn Cox, Pittsburg Cosmetology Instructor, effective June 30, 2023
h) Kelly Sims, Pittsburg Cosmetology Instructor, effective June 30, 2023
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved
To view the total packet:
Fort Scott Community College, Government

FSCC Trustees Minutes of April 17

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FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
April 17, 2023
PRESENT: John Bartelsmeyer, Dave Elliott, Jim Fewins, Kirk Hart, Bryan Holt, and Robert Nelson
ALSO PRESENT: Alysia Johnston, President, Juley McDaniel, Board Clerk, faculty, staff

Acting Chairman Nelson called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall. The meeting was
opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: Thanks to the board for their work for the college.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None.

DIGITAL MARKETING PRESENTATION: Jared Dorsey, Digital Marketing Specialist, shared goals for digital
marketing strategies. He will bring a proposal to a future meeting for a digital marketing firm’s assistance. He also
addressed the need to update FSCC’s website, including creating some landing pages.

CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote to
approve the consent agenda as amended.

ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the food
service agreement with Great Western Dining.
B. A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Fewins, and carried by unanimous vote to approve purchase of a
zero-turn mower from R&R Equipment as presented.

ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES: The Board reviewed and heard updates from Student Services, Finance and
Operations, Student Services, Athletics, and the President.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Elliott, seconded by Holt, and carried by unanimous vote to
adjourn to executive session for 30 minutes beginning at 6:30 pm for the purpose of discussing personnel matters of
non-elected personnel as it relates to administrative contracts with action not expected to follow. The Board invited
President Alysia Johnston to join. At 7:00 pm executive session was extended by 15 minutes, and the board met
alone.
At 7:15 pm a motion was made by Fewins, seconded by Elliott, and carried by unanimous vote to return to open
session.
Chairman Bartelsmeyer announced that President Johnston has decided to retire and will stay with FSCC through
the transition to a new president. Board members expressed their gratitude for Johnston’s service, and Johnston
thanked the Board for allowing her to serve FSCC, students, and the community.
The Board went to the Hedges Administration Building to tour the newly remodeled cafeteria.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
7:25 p.m. by Holt, seconded by Hart, and carried by unanimous vote.
Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott! May 12th Weekly Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! May 12th Weekly Newsletter

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Tours: 10am & 1pm

Trolley Tours of Fort Scott

50-minute narrated historical tour

Every Friday & Saturday on the hour

Fridays 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

Saturdays 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

$6 adults, $4 12 & under, leaves from the Chamber

Click this link: The Artificers

Upcoming pottery class/workshop

schedule, a creative space for all ages!

Click here for all the FUN activities at the

Museum of Creativity, something for all ages!

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall.

May Special for Hedghehog.INK! Bookstore;

25% off Gently Used Inspiration Families/Parenting Self-Help Books

5/12 -13th ~ Lorrie Fowler Master Artist & Isaac Fowler, Guest Artist Opening Reception at The Artificers, Opening 6-9pm, May 13th- Fluid Artist Class 10am-2pm & 1pm-3pm, register online at theartificers.com

5/13 ~ May Maker’s Market, Bourbon County Fairgrounds, 10am-3pm

5/13~ FSCC Graduation, 9am

5/13 ~ FSHS Graduation, High School Football Stadium, 8pm

5/18 ~ Chamber Coffee Hosted by Old Fort Genealogical Society, 221 S. National, 8am

5/19 ~ Common Ground LIVE music event featuring The Tucker Family “Gospel Songs of Graceland”, 6-8pm, see flyer below.

5/20 ~ Shead Homestead Festival, 10am-5pm, click here for flyer.

5/20 ~ Patio Concert at Liberty by Bourbon County Arts Council “Wednesdays at the Hermans”

5/20 ~ Frankie Durossette Benefit Golf Tournament, 8am, Woodland Hills Golf Course

5/20 ~ Elks Annual Youth Fishing Derby, ages 2-15, 9:30 registration, FSCC Lake, hotdog lunch after, click here for more info.

5/20 ~ Bikini Bike Wash & Cornhole Tournament, Holmtown Pub, 60% of tournament fee as payouts, 12pm-3pm, click here for more info.

5/23 ~ Spring into Summer Self-Care Fair hosted by Southeast Kansas Mental Health at Fort Scott Middle School, 5-8pm, SEKMHC is NOW requesting Vendors for this event, register here for a FREE booth.

5/25 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Greyhound Football Legacy Center, 11 N. Main, 8am

5/25 ~ Chamber After-hours Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at M’axe Throw House, 212 E. 1st, 5:15pm to 6:30pm, Chamber members receive one complimentary drink ticket at the door then cash bar, pizza will also be available, $2 admission at the door.

5/26-29 ~ Symbols of Sacrifice Flag Display at Fort Scott National Historic Site, 8am, click here for more info.

5/29 ~ Memorial Day Program at the National Cemetery, 10:30am, Guest Speaker Jill Jaworski, Superintendent of the Fort Scott National Historic Site

SAVE THE DATE!

6/2-3 ~ Good Ol’ Days Parade and festivities, get your entries in NOW, deadline May 31st!

6/2 ~ Street Dance, Whiskey Outlaw and Bobby Degonia, Downtown Pavilion, bring your lawn chair , come out and enjoy music on the bricks, 7pm

6/2-3 ~ St. Mary’s MEGA sale in Kennedy Gym, all proceeds go to rebuild St. Mary’s Church

6/9 ~ Rock Star Karaoke at Memorial Hall, doors open at 6pm, live music at 7pm, food & drink available for purchase, entry $10 per person or $60 for a table of 6, all proceeds go to Memorial Hall Upgrades.

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SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.

Congratulations to Greg King, named

FSCC Outstanding Alumni for 2023,

Recognition Event Saturday, May 13th, 10:30am

May Special at Hedgehog. INK! Bookstore!

Artist Opening Reception at The Artificers!

Live Music at Common Ground!

Shead Farm Festival, FUN for the WHOLE family!

Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center is NOW requesting vendors for their Self-Care Fair!

42nd Annual Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days:

Back to the Bricks! June 2nd & 3rd, Downtown Fort Scott, click here for details!

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
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Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Obituary

Obituary of Francis Evans Jr.

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Francis Ray Evans, “Jr”., age 80 a resident of Fort Scott, Kansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.

He was born March 26, 1943, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Francis Ray Evans and Faye Irene (Bybee) Evans. Junior graduated from Fort Scott High School with the class of 1961, then went on to graduate from Fort Scott Community College, with his associate’s degree. Junior was a member of the National Guard and earned the rank of Sargent E5. He married Bonnie Wolfe on July 27, 2002, in Sweet Springs, Missouri. Junior worked at Ward Kraft as a press operator and supervisor, for many years.

He loved to go to the auctions, and was an avid antique collector. He also enjoyed restoring classic cars and selling automobile memorabilia on eBay.

Junior also raised and bred polled Hereford cattle for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie, of the home; step-son, Joshua Howison, of Fort Scott, step-daughters, Taunya Wofe-Finn (Dave), Boston, Massachusetts, and Julia Wolfe (Victor Valdez, Jr.), Nevada, Missouri; one sister, Ruth I. Jackson, Fort Scott; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a step-son, Kevin Wolfe; a brother, Robert R.  Evans, and a sister Betty Lois Owings.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Memorial are suggested to the Jr. Evans Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.