The past couple of years the attendance has been growing for the Downtown Trick-or-Treat parade with 600+ kids in attendance! At the end of the parade, we serve a hotdog, chips, and drink to each child who is in costume. We have been very thankful for the gracious donations from you all in the past!
If your business is interested in making a donation, please contact us! Click here to email us or call the
Chamber at 620-223-3566.
We will accept monetary donations or other items such as hot dogs, buns, individually packaged chips, or drinks.
Saturday, October 28, 2023 @ 11:00 AM
10-11am: Walgreens will be taking pictures with a Halloween Backdrop & providing a free 4 x 6 print. The backdrop will also be available throughout the event for pictures with your own camera.
Face painting will be offered by the Fort Scott High School Pride and Thespian Clubs!
11am: Parade will start at La Hacienda, down the west side of Main Street to 2nd, then back down the east side of Main Street to Skubitz Plaza.
Following parade: Hotdog, chips & drink will be served to the kids in costume provided through the generous donation of local businesses!
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***Businesses along Main Street will be handing out candy during the parade, and businesses not on Main Street as well as any community organizations are welcome to set up a table along Main to pass out candy, coupons, promo items, etc.***
Please email the Chamber if your business or organization will be passing out candy so we can plan accordingly.
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On October 21st Harley Race “World League Wrestling” is coming to Fort Scott.
World League Wrestling Showdown airs on 15 stations across the United States.
In 1999, professional wrestling legend Harley Race created WLW. The sport had lost many fans across the world and this company was his way to try and give fans an alternative to what they see on television. WLW takes modern wrestling and traditional wrestling and brings it to a place where everyone can enjoy it.
Jason Scott and The High Heat along with B.J. Pruitt and the Barnstormers will be performing on November 4.
Too loud for folk music and too textured for Red Dirt, this is the sound of a genuine band rooted in groove, grit, and its own singular spirit, led by a songwriter whose unique past— a Pentecostal upbringing, years logged as a preacher-in-training, and an eventual crisis of faith — has instilled both a storyteller’s delivery and a unique perspective about life, love, and listlessness in the modern world. Their first full-length album Castle Rock, independently released in February 2022, spent two months in the top 50 reaching all the way to #36 with the help of Angela Backstrom and Rek Room Media.
The band is composed of Jason Scott (guitar, vocals), Gabriel Mor (guitar), Taylor Johnson (guitar, keys), Alberto Roubert (drums), Ryan Magnani (bass), and Garrison Brown (keys).
The Almost Kiss Tribute Band will be in Fort Scott on November 18.
Considered talented enough to be placed on the world-famous “Gene Simmons Family Jewels” in front of an international audience, Almost Kiss caught the eye of the Family Jewels Producers and Executives in 2010 and was one of six tribute bands to be endorsed by Gene Simmons.
Since then this amazing group of four musicians has continued to excite crowds all over the country, growing substantially in popularity.
On December 16th Copenhagen Bandit Live will be entertaining in Fort Scott.
Right now Advance Bourbon County is offering a 2-for-1 special: Buy tickets to Harley Race World League Wrestling event and get free tickets to Copenhagen Bandit.
Picture Left to Right: Ella Snyder and Tex, Makiah Woods and Sadie, Davina Foster and Paris. Submitted photos.
The Bourbon County 4h Dog Project qualified three members for the 2023 Kansas State Fair Dog Agility Competition.
On September 2 in Hutchinson, KS Ella Snyder with Tex, Makiah Woods with Sadie, and Davina Foster with Paris competed in a field of 45 in the Dog Agility 1 competition.
All three received purple ribbons with Davina Foster placing 4th with a perfect score of 200.
The Bourbon County 4h Dog Project is assisted by volunteers Zach and Aubry Ross of Ross’s Kennels.
They will be holding try-it days in September or October for current and future 4Hers to come and experience the project along with adults as the club fundraises for equipment.
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to the Chamber Coffee Thursday, September 7th at 8am hosted by Hare & Crow Barbershop. Matt and Krista Park will be serving their own coffee brand, Branch, along with homemade goodies and treats.
Hare & Crow Barbershop, owned by Matt Park, opened its doors in January of 2022. Barbershops were once gathering places for friends and neighbors. This is the kind of space we set out to create for our community. Along with a full-service barbershop Hare & Crow is also home to a small selection of thoughtfully curated goods, Branch Coffee Roasting and Backroom Art Gallery. We have been hard at work over the last several months on a few new projects that we’re really excited about.
Chamber Coffees are held each Thursday at 8am for members to network, make announcements, and learn about the host business or organization. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information or to inquire about available dates for hosting a Coffee.
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces the Fall Town-wide Garage Sale is, September 8th, and 9th. The Chamber wants to encourage the community to get garage sales listed on the map and get out to hunt for bargains on clothing, home décor, tools, and more.
The deadline for registration is 8am, Wednesday, September 6th.
Starting Thursday, September 7th at 10am, copies of the official garage sale map may be found at the Chamber office as well as local stores 5 Corners, Bids & Dibs, Casey’s, Don’s Smoke Shop, and all Pete’s locations. The map may also be found on the Chamber website fortscott.com or on Facebook on the
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce page.
Contact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566.
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Friends of the Fort Scott National Historical Site
Reed Hartford, president of the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site tells of some of the support services the group provided the fort to Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce attendees in 2017. Matt Wells is the current president.
The Friends of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, INC. (Friends) will have its Annual Meeting on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 6:00pm in Zimmerman Hall (the basement) in the Presbyterian Church on 3rd and Crawford Street (south entrance). This event is free and open to the public.
“The community and all members of the Friends are encouraged to attend,” said Matt Wells, President of the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site, INC. “We will elect new officers, begin planning for next year’s activities, and enjoy refreshments and a special discussion with Fire Chief David Bruner on the 22nd anniversary of 9/11,” continued Wells.
The Friends of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, INC was formed in 2009 to work in cooperation with Fort Scott National Historic Site. Members primary purpose is to support, advocate, and promote the importance of the Fort and its history through education, fundraising
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is an alarming health crisis across America and an ongoing issue in Kansas. In 2018, suicide was the 9th leading cause of death in the State of Kansas, and the suicide rate increased by 70% from the year 2000 to 2018. In July 2023, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment released an alert to notify healthcare providers of increased emergency visits related to female suicide attempts. In July alone, there were 162 suicide-related occurrences among Kansas females. These eye-opening statistics testify to the importance of observing Suicide Prevention Month and illustrate the urgent need for community action in addressing this health crisis.
Many myths surround suicide, such as the belief that it cannot be prevented. This myth is false. Many suicides can be prevented through asking questions, open conversations, proper mental health treatment, and reducing access to fatal means. In challenging myths like this one, we set the stage to look at the signs and symptoms of suicide, a critical part of suicide prevention.
Paying attention to the warning signs of suicide is the first step in saving lives. A few warning signs include, but are not limited to, isolation from others, engaging in risky activities, changes in sleeping or eating habits, giving away personal items for no reason, and talking about not wanting to be alive. Upon noticing warning signs, early intervention and support are needed.
Fortunately for those in need of support, there are many resources available.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, can be reached by calling or texting 988 or chatting with a counselor online by visiting 988lifeline.org/chat.
NAMI Helpline is available Monday-Friday, 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. CST. The helpline can be reached by calling 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), texting “HelpLine” to 62640, or emailing [email protected].
Crisis Text Line, available 24 hours a day, can be reached by texting “HOME” to 741741 or visiting www.crisistextline.org.
Although there are ways for those contemplating suicide to get help, they may not seek support due to stigma. Some ways to help reduce the stigma of suicide include using respectful and mindful language when talking about suicide and showing compassion for those struggling. By fostering an environment of understanding and providing support, we can encourage others to reach out and seek the help they need.
Suicide Prevention Month is an opportunity to spread valuable information and resources while working to destigmatize suicide and mental health conversations. Join in engaging with the K-State Research and Extension Stress and Resiliency Team’s Suicide Prevention Month campaign, beginning September 1st, by visiting facebook.com/KSRE.Stress.Management. Together, we can make a difference.
This article was adapted from an article originally written by the K-State Research and Extension Stress and Resiliency Team. The main sources of information came from the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the Mayo Clinic Health System, Heartland Community Health Center, and SuicideLine Victoria. For more information, please contact me at [email protected] or 620-365-2242.
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Keys to the Kingdom
By Carolyn Tucker
Squirrel with a Mission
It was a beautiful day and I was walking down my lane when I heard a strange noise. It was in the rhythm of using a handsaw but with a squeaking sound (E e E e E e). I didn’t see anything on the ground, so I looked up and there he was. One of my cute furry friends sitting on a limb, working on a hard black-walnut shell trying to get to the nut goodie. He was on a meal mission and nothing I did or said caused any reaction from him. Yes, I talked to the squirrel in a loud voice and he totally ignored me. (That’s how I know he was a male and not a female. A female would have chattered back to me.) I was impressed with his razor-sharp teeth and undeterred determination.
Christ followers need perseverance like my little friend. He was holding a treasure in his tiny hands and he would not stop gnawing on that nut! He could not be distracted or scared away because he knew he was safely out of my reach. I could have yelled at him until I lost my voice but it wouldn’t have done any good. So I gave up and left him alone.
The Book of Job is not one of my favorite books in the Bible, but it does have valuable lessons for us. I like the very beginning where Job is described as a blessed man of complete integrity who feared God, stayed away from evil, and was the finest man in all the earth. The middle section wears me out with 40 chapters of deep depression and worthless friends. And Job admits to speaking amiss: “…I was talking about things I knew nothing about. …now I have seen You with my own eyes. I take back everything I said, and I sit in dust and ashes to show my repentance” (Job 42:3-6 NLT).
Satan and Job’s not-so-brilliant wife did their dead-level best to get Job to curse God and die. But even when Satan destroyed everything and struck Job with terrible boils from head to foot, Job proved himself to be true to God. Two times, Job proved Satan to be a liar: “Satan replied to the Lord, ’Yes, but Job has good reason to fear God. You have always put a wall of protection around him and his home and his property. You have made him prosper in everything he does. Look how rich he is! But reach out and take away everything he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face!’” (Job 1:9-11 NLT). But scripture proves that Job did not sin by blaming God for what Satan did.
Again, “Satan replied to the Lord, ’Skin for skin! A man will give up everything he has to save his life. But reach out and take away his health, and he will surely curse You to Your face!’” (Job 1:4-5 NLT). Satan did his worst and Job did his best. Obviously, God knew Job better than Satan did. The only way to go through calamity is to stick like glue to God. When we’re run through the ringer and come out standing, God is glorified.
The final chapter of Job’s misery (which Satan caused) ends when Job obeyed God and prayed for his three friends. “When Job prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes. In fact, the Lord gave him twice as much as before. So the Lord blessed Job in the second half of his life even more than in the beginning“ (Job 42:10,12 NLT). We see the awesome power of prayer right here. Job lived 140 more years and died an old man who had lived a long, full, and blessed life. And he probably got a new wife too.
The Key: Come hell or high water, be an undeterred Christ follower.
The Missourians In His Service will be at First Southern Baptist Church, 1818 S Main, on September 9th at 6:00 P.M. at the Church. Come one, come all. Free will offering will be taken.
The First Southern Baptist Church, 1818 S. Main.
Tight harmonies, upbeat concerts, soul touching songs & the love of Jesus Christ is what The Missourians are best known for. For over thirty years they have been spreading the message of Jesus Christ through song.
During that time they have recorded 18 albums and 2 videos including their latest release “Say Amen”.
The Group based out of Joplin Missouri, is comprised of talented vocalists who have a true desire of spreading the good news to people of all ages and locations.
In 2018 the guys received the honor of being voted the
“FOUR STATES FINEST” in two categories.
Whether it’s a rural church or city auditorium The Missourians have one purpose…to share the love of Jesus through music.
The Missourians have shared the stage with such greats as Gold City, Brian Free & Assurance, Legacy Five, Ivan Parker, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers and many others.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see The Missourians LIVE in concert .
www.themissourians.com
Chad Guthrie District Extension Agent, Crop production and Forage Management Southwind District 210 S. National Fort Scott, Kansas 66701 Office: 620-223-3720 Cell: 308-991-8415 [email protected]
Sericea Lespedeza is labeled as a noxious weed by the state of Kansas. This means
landowners are required by law to control the weed. In the Southwind District, landowners and
producers continue to fight this weed on rangeland, pasture, and small acreages. There are
multiple herbicides and cultural practices that can help control sericea, but proper timing is
very important. Our district has experienced below average rainfall most of the summer, and
producers that usually target sericea in June with Tricoplyr likely weren’t able to make their
applications, or their applications may not have been effective. August and September offer a
second chance at controlling this tough weed.
The month of August, and into early September offer a great chance at controlling
sericea while it is actively blooming. Targeting the plant while it blooms not only kills the top
growth of the weed, but it also prevents the plants from producing a viable seed.
As many landowners have figured out, sericea is a prolific seed producer. A single stem
can produce upwards of 1500 seeds, equating to over 300 pounds of seed per acre in pure
stands of sericea. With this many seeds being added to the soil’s seedbank, killing off existing
plants will only provide space for new seeds to germinate, so keeping this plant from producing
seed is vital in achieving good control and eradicating the weed species.
Herbicides containing metsulfuron are recommended while sericea is blooming.
Recommended rates for broadcast spraying commonly found herbicides are: 0.5 oz/acre Escort
XP, 0.625 oz/acre Cimarron Plus, and 2.5 to 3 oz/acre Chaparral. All herbicides containing
metsulfuron should be mixe with a non-ionic surfactant (NIS).
For producers looking to spot spray sericea, a tank mix of Escort + a NIS can achieve
good control: 1.0 oz Escort + 1 qt NIS in 100 gal water, or 5 grams Escort + 1.5 floz NIS in 5 gal
water. Adding .5 fl oz PastureGard HL per gallon tank mix can increase control.
Burning sericea lespedeza in the fall is gaining interest across the state. Where herbicide
applications can cost upwards of $20 per acre, burning pastures can cost around $0.20 per acre.
Burning sericea while it is blooming or developing its seed in late-August to mid-September can
remove top growth, and prevent the plant from producing a viable seed.
Burning sericea can be a challenge for producers. In the Southwind district, tall fescue is
the dominant species, and is actively growing in August and September. It is often stockpiled
for late fall and winter grazing. In these situations, burning is not recommended.
Burning is recommended in non-ag situations, native pastures, and in pure stands of
sericea. If properly done, patches of pure stands of sericea can be burned in fescue pastures,
but the risk of the fire spreading is always there.
Burning also will cause scarification on the existing sericea seeds in the soil and cause
them to germinate, often appearing to make the situation worse.
While you are not able to prevent the new germination of sericea plants, you can use
this opportunity to kill the new, weak plants. Waiting 4 weeks after burning, you can go back to
the area and spray the new growth with herbicides containing Trycoplyr. A popular choice is
Remedy Ultra. Remedy Ultra can be broadcast sprayed at 1.5 pint/ acre, or spot sprayed at a 1
% solution vol/vol (1 gal of Remedy ultra/100gal water, or 6.5 fl oz in 5 gal of water).
Many landowners prefer to mow sericea. Repeated mowing can prevent the spread of
sericea and weaken the stand, but it will not likely kill the plants completely.
Mowing in the fall can follow the same ideas as burning. Mowing while the sericea is
blooming can prevent a viable seed from being produced. The new growth can then be sprayed
with Tricoplyr at the same rates mentioned above.
Producers have several options to try and control Sericea Lespedeza. Often times
greater percent control can be achieved by using more than one control method. For more
recommendations contact Chad Guthrie, Crop Production and Forage Management Agent, or
Hunter Nickell, Livestock Production Agent, at any Southwind Extension District Office. Office
Locations in Erie, Fort Scott, Iola, and Yates Center.
A message from Pam Hutchison:
Thank you for your support of FSHS! GO TIGERS!
Tiger Cheer!
Front Row, sitting, from left: Ava Johnson; Katlyn Parker; Julia Maloun; Kinley Dillow; Jerri Smith
Middle Row, kneeling, from left: Camrie Hunziker; Sadie Claypool; Emilly Moore; Jaidyn Crumby; Anna Farrington; Molly Claypool
Back Row, from left: Elsa Bishop; Maddi Cook; Jocelyn Fess; Carsen Allen; Mesa Casper; Cadence Hunziker; Emersyn Logue; Gabbi Majors
Tiger Dance!
Front Row, from left: Sarina Farrington; Jersee Wood; Makenzie Robertson; Jadyn Messer
Middle Row, from left: Bryleigh Hymer; Graycyn Brown; Annabelle Gorman; Kendal Armstrong; Abigail Eastwood; Kenna Miles
Back Row, from left: Riley Marchiano; Lillian Jackson; Sydnee Lane; Kodi Casper; Ella Regan; Caellen Westcoat
Front Row:
Assistant Coaches Brennen Feeback; Josh Messer; Alvin Metcalf; Jared Martin
Back Row:
Assistant Coach Adam Clements; Head Coach Bo Graham; Assistant Coach Matt Glades
Front Row, from left: Lennox Vann; Ty Marbery; Caden Bradley; Chase Hyer; Jasper Allison; Jacob Snyder; Cal Cosens; Cedrik Martin; Dub Chipman; Colton Rogers
Second Row, from left: J.C. Gross; Morgan Shaw; Brody Gomez; Luke Harris; Jaden Garcia; Peyton Stowell; Eli Martin; Brady Messer; Malaki Cady; Nolan Madison; Landon Hill
Third Row, from left: Donald Morris; Ryder Newton; Adam Wright; Chandler Bybee; Terrance Lee; Trace Metcalf; Dexter Williams; Wesley Cox; Blake Tomasi; Chris Belcher; Dayton Fly
Middle Row, from left: Noah Miles; Mason Crume; Jacob Adams; Kaden Cannon; Gavin Miles; Maddox Robinson; Drayke Wood; Mason Smith; Teegan Stiles; Jacob Olive; Kassen Woods; Grace Anderson, manager
Fifth Row, from left: Cooper Wilson; Cohen Bradley; Ostin Harrington; Gavin Griffiths; Daymeion Anderson; Treyton Valentine; Matt Weston; Shai Kennedy; Cohen Glessner; Maverick Cooper; Kaylee Coover, manager
Sixth Row, from left: Sullivan Gonzalez; Lane Laird; Colson Gulager; Paxton Allen; Eli Lindo; Malike Bassett; Anthony Mitchell; Joseph Moberg; Skyler Goodbody; Aubrey Martin, manager
Varsity Lady Tiger Volleyball!
Front Row, kneeling from left: Eden Haught; Hadlee Tuck; Hadley Forester; Raveyn Kegler; Avery Stewart
Back Row: Head Coach Terra Kegler; Dakota Hazelbaker; Keegan Yarick; Kylee Comstock; Sydney Pruitt; Brylie Shaub; Assistant Coach Kevin Flanner
Junior Varsity Lady Tiger Volleyball!
Front row, kneeling from left: Anna Farrington; Jillian Belcher; Kynlee Hampton; Mallorie Hall; Molly Hoyt; Gracin Pitts; Raylee Cowan
Back Row, standing from left: Mary Maloun; Tessa Lancaster; Kinley Clements; Allie Belcher-Cowlishaw; Alexa Chandra; Freshmen Coach Laeci Hall
Front Row, sitting from left: manager Gabby Rusk; Brodie Wright; Deven Coulter; Maxi Leon; Junior Montanez; Andrew Lyon; Malachi Larsen; Tekoah Russell; Nicole Layton; managers Kenna Miles and Cadence Hull
Second Row, kneeling from left: manager Lauren Hull; Aidan Tate; Alexis Daly; Addisyn Coon; Kaydan Russell; Nate Mintz; Bryson Bassett; Otto Voller; Joseph Joyce; Levi Fairchild; Jacob Eisenbrandt; manager JoDee Pollock
Standing, from left: Raj Gugnani; Zaida Summers; Daxton Wyatt; Vladimir Clark; Aden Koppa; Kellen Pool; Lizzy Fairchild; Gabby Judson; Rayne Soverns; April Mayes; Ella Moore; Assistant Coach Shaunn Pytlowany and Head Coach Gary Floyd II
Tiger Cross Country!
Front Row, seated from left: Jessie Harper; Alyssa Popp; Sofeea Anderson; Jocelyn Fess; Kodi Casper
Middle, from left: Luci Dunkeson; Lillian Jackson; Alyssa Hunt
Standing in the back: Head Coach Julie Heatherly and Assistant Coach Jon Barnes
Lady Tiger Tennis!
Front row, kneeling from left: Bryleigh Hymer; Abbie Gorman; Danica Patrick
Middle row, on one knee from left: Emma Cook; Maya Ethridge; Jadyn Messer; Audrey Walker; Gabbi Majors; Kate Williams; Caroline Barnes
Back row, standing from left: Head Coach Lynn Barr; Kinsley Brown; Joy Self; Annabelle Gorman; Cadence Hunziker; Maddi Cook; Assistant Coach Kenny Hudiburg
JUNIORS HOST PROM!
Each member of the Class of 2025 received the following email:
“Please fill out the attached form to indicate if you plan to just pay for prom or if you are willing to help fundraise for prom.
Front Row, from left: Band Assistant Theresa Buntain; Rayne Soverns; Madalyn Ballou; Jaleigh-Auna Robinson; Julieanna Dixon; Drum Major Casey Gomez; Band Director Justin Robinson
Second Row, from left: Milo Donnelly; Bryana Weber; Jayden Newman; April Mayes; Peighton Head; Jace Anderson
Middle Row, from left: Dimple Williams; Kaiden Clary; Garrett Arvidson; Xandria Fowler; Ben Phillips
Katelyn earned this academic honor because of her GPA of 3.5 or higher and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10 and/or AP Exams. She is being recognized as part of the National Rural/Small Town Recognition Program.
Award winners are given the opportunity to include this academic honor on their college applications and many colleges intentionally recruit awardees through College Board’s Student Search Service.
Congratulations Katelyn and keep up the good work!
Pam Hutchison
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