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FSHS Children’s Christmas Play Audition Nov. 13-14
FSHS Thespians Announce Annual Children’s Christmas Play Auditions
The Fort Scott High School Thespians will hold auditions for “A 21st Century Christmas Carol” for children in 1st through 8th grades.
Auditions are from 6:30-8 p.m. on Nov. 13 or 14 in the high school auditorium. Performers only need to attend one of the sessions and no preparation is necessary, although children should come prepared with a list of any rehearsal conflicts. Rehearsals are generally Monday through Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Dec. 14 and 15 and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 15. Auditions will consist of warm-up theatre games and cold readings from the script.
“A 21st Century Christmas Carol” is a new twist on a familiar tale. “Eleanor Scrooge, a greedy old spinster, spends her days barking orders at her gift shop employees. Though the mall will be closed, she still wants them to work on Christmas Day! Then she’s visited by the ghost of her old boss, Mr. Marley, and a parade of zany spirits who materialize from cheesy collectible figurines. … With great humor, contemporary references, and crazy characters, … audiences will fall in love with the classic story all over again,” according to Pioneer Drama Service. Previews of the script can be found on the Pioneer Drama Service website.
Performers who are cast in the play will have a $30 performance fee to assist with expenses. The show is directed by FSHS Thespians and Thespian Director Angie Bin. For more information, contact Bin at 620-719-9622 or [email protected].
Jessica Paige Band At The Liberty Theater Nov. 10
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City Wide Holiday Open House Nov. 8
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces the Holiday Open House will be held this TOMORROW, November 8th from 5 to 8 p.m. Retailers in the downtown historic district and other locations throughout town will be open late for shoppers to find unique gifts and holiday décor.
The Holiday Open House will be a fun night of shopping local as over 20 merchants offer ideas for holiday decorating, gift-giving and stocking stuffers with unique finds. “Dolly the Trolley” will be giving rides to and from the different shopping locations so attendees can hop and shop. Many of the locations will be offering drawings, festive treats and beverages to enjoy.
Participating retailers include the following locations in the Downtown Historic District: Bids & Dibs, Books & Grannies, Country Cupboard, Courtland Spa, Empress Event Center Marketplace, Front Door Christmas Store, Hedgehog.INK, Here We Go Again Upholstery, Iron Star, J & W Sports Shop, Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes, Main Street Gallery & Gifts, Mayco Ace Hardware, Papa Don’s, Ruddick’s Furniture, Sunshine Boutique, The Electronics Store, Trader Dave’s, and Treasure Hunt Flea Market. Other locations in town include Bartelsmeyer Jewelry, Fort Scott Munitions, and Sekan’s Occasion Shop. Fort Scott is the friendly, fun and unique place to be for your holiday shopping.
Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information on this event at 620-223-3566 or visit www.fortscott.com.
Christmas Parade Dec. 4
Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting is Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at 6 p.m.
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces that the annual holiday Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, in Downtown Fort Scott starting at 6 pm. The parade route will take place on Main Street starting at 3rd Street, proceeding to Skubitz Plaza, then exiting northwest towards National Ave.
The 2018 parade theme is “It’s a Cowboy Christmas!”, providing a fun and festive parade for everyone to get into the spirit.
The Chamber is calling all participants. There is no cost for businesses, schools and other organizations to register a float, golf cart, foot unit, band, horse unit, car or other entry into the parade. The parade entry form may be found on the Chamber website, www.fortscott.com, or may be picked up at the Chamber office at 231 E. Wall Street. Entry deadline is Monday, December 3rd at 1 pm.
Santa will be in Fort Scott for the parade, and Papa Don’s for a meet-and-greet. There will be drawings for prizes, photos with Santa, free hot chocolate in front of J & W Sports, the lighting of the Mayor’s Christmas tree and much more.
The Chamber encourages all to participate in the parade or attend as an onlooker to enjoy this magical night in Downtown Fort Scott.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports Nov. 7
Chamber Coffee Hosted by VFW
Join us for Chamber Coffee
Hosted by: VFW Post 1165
Location: 1745 S. National Ave.
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Click here for VFW Post 1165’s Facebook page.
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:
November 15th – Bourbon Co. Arts Council
November 22 – Thanksgiving – NO CHAMBER COFFEE
November 29 – Mercy Home Health and Hospice
December 6th – Sunshine Boutique
Letter To Editor: Trevor Jacobs
I would like to thank the Lord that we as Americans still have the privilege and blessing to voice our thoughts and opinions at the ballot box and that we still have the ability to freely elect our government officials at all levels.
I am grateful for everyone who faithfully exercised and practiced their right to vote in the midterm elections. I pray all the decisions that will be made for “we the people” will honor God, and will truly be in the best interest of all Kansans and for the future of this great state.
Thank you and God bless,
Trevor Jacobs
Nominations Accepted For Exporter of the Year
Department of Commerce Accepting Nominations for 2019 Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award
Kansas businesses are a global force, with goods and services being sought from Kansas internationally. The annual Kansas Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award proudly celebrates the outstanding Kansas companies that excel in exporting and building relationships with companies around the world. We encourage you to nominate a successful Kansas business for the year 2019’s awards program.
Qualifications considered include:
- Number and/or percentage increase in jobs due to international activities
- Innovations in global marketing
- Number of export destinations
- Effective use of international distributors
- Long-term international strategies and prospects for future growth
- Commitment to the state and local community
- Foreign language promotional material and general promotional activities
- Trade shows and/or international expositions
Benefits of this award include:
- All finalists will be invited to attend the Team Kansas Awards Banquet where top businesses from across the state are recognized and the award winning company will receive the trophy
- The Governor will make a site visit to the award winning company to honor its management and workforce team
- The award-winning company will receive a membership in Kansas International Trade Coordinating Council (KITCC) that selects the award finalists and winner
- Recognition of export achievement which can be incorporated into marketing/advertising campaigns
- Extended networking opportunities
The Nomination Process:
Any Kansas company engaged in exporting is eligible to be nominated for the 2019 Kansas Governor’s Exporter of the Year Award. Please visit http://kansascommerce.gov/GovernorsExporteroftheYear to nominate a business. Self-nomination is also welcomed. All nominations must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 25, 2019.
Nominations can be emailed to April Chiang at [email protected]
Mercy’s Gordon Parks Photos Stored
Gordon Parks’ Collection at Hospital Temporarily Stored
FORT SCOTT, Kan. (Nov. 5, 2018) – In preparation for the transition of clinic services to CHC/SEK and the closure of Mercy Hospital Fort Scott, facility work within the building will begin this week.
On display at the hospital is a collection of Gordon Parks’ artwork and poems. Parks made the donation as a gift to the Mercy Health Foundation Fort Scott in 2002.
Over the next couple weeks, the collection will be carefully removed from the walls, wrapped for protection, and secured in a temporary location until a new site for the entire collection is determined by the Mercy Health Foundation Fort Scott Board of Directors.
The board is investigating a new site where the works will remain in Fort Scott for public access and viewing.
Veterans Day Celebration This Weekend
The first ever Veterans Day Celebration is this weekend with lots of activities planned at various venues throughout the City of Fort Scott. This weekend is to celebrate all veterans and active duty personnel.
The celebration begins Friday night from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm with a “Reception in Honor of Company ‘G’” at The Boiler Room Brewhaus, 10 South National Ave., Fort Scott. At the come and go reception, each veteran and their spouse will receive their first drink, and finger foods, for free. The reception is made possible by a donation from Peerless Products.
Saturday, a Veterans Day Program will be held at Memorial Hall, 1 East 3rd Street, beginning at 10:00 am. This program will feature special music from the Fort Scott High School Orchestra and a keynote address from the Commander of the American Legion, Department of Kansas, Dan Wiley.
At noon Saturday, a hospitality room will be open for veterans at the VFW, Olson – Frary – Burkhart Post 1165.
The Veterans Day Parade begins at 5:00 pm Saturday evening, following the normal parade route through downtown Fort Scott. Line-up will be along Main Street from 6th Street south to Fort Scott High School. Live Local BB is the sponsor of this year’s parade.
At 7:00 pm Saturday night, The “Friends” of Fort Scott National Historic Site will hold the 1800’s Remembrance Grand Ball. Doors will open at 6:00 pm.
Sunday morning at 9:00 am, Community Christian Church, 1919 South Horton Street, will welcome veterans for Church Services. Followed at 11:00 am Sunday morning with special services at US National Cemetery #1. 12th District Kansas Senator Caryn Tyson will deliver the keynote. Services are under the direction of the local VFW.
The Celebration will conclude with a free will donation lunch at the VFW.
All these events, except for the VFW lunch, are free to all veterans.
For more information contact the Fort Scott Convention & Visitors Bureau at 620.670.2750 or online at visitfortscott.com.
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Veterans Program At The Fort Nov. 10
Fort Scott National Historic Site Welcomes Veterans for Holiday Weekend
Fort Scott, Ks –Fort Scott National Historic Site (NHS) salutes all veterans with flags surrounding the Parade Ground, The Meanings of Freedom program Saturday at 11:00 am, and a 1840s color guard in the Veterans Parade.
Although Fort Scott never saw war directly, soldiers and officers who passed through this site, fought in two wars and other military actions. As you walk through Fort Scott NHS, we encourage you to reflect on the trials and sacrifices of our veterans.
Every veteran has a unique and personal story. This Veterans Day weekend, we thank the veterans of Fort Scott and beyond for their service and our freedom.
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