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Free Friday Evening Concert: David Prickett
The Chamber of Commerce sponsored program at The Heritage Park Pavilion, First and Main Streets will feature David Prickett on guitar and vocals.
“David performs gospel, classic country and traditional music,” Ralph Carlson, event coordinator. “He is a regular contributor to our Pavilion music. I am quite pleased to get him back. Also performing will be Marilyn Adcock and other musicians.”
The concert starts at 7 p.m. In the event of foul weather, the concert will move indoors at the Common Grounds Coffee Shop.
Come early and bring your lawn chairs as seating is limited.
Bourbon County Leadership Class Graduates
Chamber Celebrates LEAD Bourbon County Class with Graduation
The 2018-2019 LEAD Bourbon County group wrapped up their training with a graduation ceremony at Liberty Theatre Thursday, May 9 at 5:30 p.m. The group consisted of individuals nominated by their employers to participate in the leadership training program called “LEAD Bourbon County.” They have been meeting every month, starting back in September of 2018.
Trainers/Facilitators for the Lead Bourbon County Training were:
Lindsay Madison, Executive Director, Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
Deb Needleman, SPHR, IPMA-SCP, Director of Human Resources, City of Fort Scott
Robert Uhler, IOM, CAE, Community Development Director, City of Fort Scott
Participants in the LEAD Bourbon County Program included –
- Zach Adams, Marketing and Customer Service Manager, Craw-Kan Telephone
- Kellye Barrows, Culture and Customer Experience Officer, AVP, Marketing, Landmark Bank
- Thomas Cook, Production Scheduler, Timken
- Lewis Dunkeson, Site Coordinator, Fort Scott High School (Communities in Schools)
- Scott Flater, Superintendent, Water Production, City of Fort Scott
- Daniel Koppa, USD 234 Facilities Director
- Dustin McClure, Vice President of IT, Union State Bank
- Virgil Peck, Pastor, Fort Scott Nazarene
- Allyson Turvey CVB, Group & Convention Sales, City of Fort Scott
- Hope Workman, SAP Data Clerk, Timken
- Russ Souza, Director of Advising and Retention, Fort Scott Community College
During each monthly session the LEAD Bourbon County group learned new techniques and models of leadership, that leadership is not a position but an attitude, and that everyone can lead. The purpose of the curriculum was to stretch the boundaries of thought regarding leadership and to help each individual learn how to get the most out of meetings, individuals, resources, and circumstances.
The past few months the group has also been working on a community project collecting donations towards purchasing park benches for key locations in the area. The group collected a total of $2,687.50, which was enough to purchase 5 park benches for the following locations: three benches in Fort Scott at Riverfront Park and two benches in Uniontown at the Walking Trail.
The LEAD Bourbon County group would like to thank the following businesses and organizations for their most generous donations towards the purchase of these benches –
- City of Fort Scott
- Cheney Witt Funeral Home
- CrawKan
- Kiwanis
- Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial Chapter 514
- Timken
The plan is to have the installation of the new benches completed by the end of June.
City of Fort Police Department: Have A Safety Plan
Fort Scott has been put under a Tornado Watch until 11:00 P.M. That being said, please make sure that you have a plan in place and follow your Tornado Safety precautions in the event that we do go under a Tornado Warning. The City of Fort Scott does not have a designated tornado shelter, therefore we urge you to make proper arrangements.
Presbyterian Village Raises $28,000 For Community Seniors
Presbyterian Village thankful for volunteers, bidders who raised more than $28,000 for community seniors
By Presbyterian Village Executive Director Ginger Nance
While I drove to work this morning reflecting on the many people who helped to make this event possible, my mind quickly went to a story in the Bible (paraphrased to my own understanding) of the three men who were each given a financial gift/s (a talent) and were told to use it to their best ability. After some time, their master returned and asked them what they had done to multiply the gifts (talents and resources) they were given. The story goes on to explain that the men who had used his money and resources to multiply and help the most number of others were blessed beyond measure.
I feel like, in reflection, that is what our community came together to do. We all had small amounts of different gifts & talents that we had been given and we worked together as a community to multiply those small things and we turned them into something great that will help many in need!
A huge thank you goes to the dozens and dozens of volunteers who donated their time baking, boxing and serving delicious cakes, the many who helped set up and be ready for the auction, those who sold tickets, who were live on the radio to tell their story, who donated water, pop, the vacation and items for the auction, those who sponsored, who shared our posts with friends and hung fliers to help with advertising, who boxed dinners, who ran their legs off during the event to get more than 565 meals where they needed to be in the drive-through and lobby spaces, those who auctioneered and caught bids, who directed the flow of traffic and parking, who purchased tickets and bought items at the auction, and the list goes on and on…. without you the success to help our seniors in need would not be possible!
Each task (talent) of those who helped with the Good Samaritan fundraising event, though they may have individually viewed at the time as small and insignificant, made a great impact to our seniors and your gift will multiply beyond what you can see.
Everything seemed to align perfectly for the event. The rain finally broke a few days prior and the weather couldn’t have been more perfect for a nice evening to come together.
A record number of meals were served this year, along with ticket sales for the seven-day vacation to beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico.
More than $28,000 was raised and will remain in this community to help “bridge the gap” of a financial need that exists today among some of our seniors who reside at the Presbyterian Village.
“Thank you” are not sufficient words to express the deep gratitude felt by the outpouring of love and support we witnessed at this event at the Fort Scott Presbyterian Village. Being a part of this community is a blessing that I could only hope others in our world could experience. What an amazing town we live and work in! Thank you to all of you, who together worked to multiply small portions (talents) into something powerful to help others in need.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports May 22
Niece Hosts Chamber Coffee May 23
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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
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The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports May 21
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Tiger Send-Off Today, May 22 at 9:30 a.m.
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Westar Energy Recognized as 2019 Best Employer
Westar Energy was recently recognized as one of America’s Best Employers for 2019 by Forbes.
In partnership with market research group, Statisa, Forbes surveyed 50,000 Americans working for companies with 1,000 or more employees. Participants rated how likely they’d be to recommend their employer to other job seekers. Participants also nominated other employers in their industry. Forbes used this information to create a list of the best large and midsize companies. Westar was recognized in the midsize category.
“We work every day to create a culture of engagement and inclusion, where our employees can grow and succeed. We’re grateful to be recognized by Forbes as a top employer,” said Jerl Banning, senior vice president and chief people officer.
Career opportunities can be found at www.westarenergy.com/careers-overview.
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About KCP&L and Westar Energy:
Serving approximately 1.6 million customers in Kansas and Missouri, Kansas City Power & Light Company (KCP&L), KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company and Westar Energy are the electric utilities of Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG). Together we generate nearly half the power we provide to homes and businesses with emission-free sources. We support our local communities where we live and work, and strive to meet the needs of customers through energy savings and innovative solutions.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports May 21
Symbols of Sacrifice Memorial At FSNHS This Weekend
Update: This is an all weather event. Programs will move indoors in case of inclement weather.
Thousands of American flags will be displayed in a Field of Honor at Fort Scott National Historic Site, in what is called Symbols of Sacrifice.
Fort Scott National Historic Site will be hosting “Symbols of Sacrifice” this Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 24 through, Monday, May 27.
We encourage community members and organizations to join the park in placing the flags Friday morning beginning at 9 am.
There will be guided tours daily at 11 am and 1 pm.
All weekend at 2:30 pm, we will have special programs.
Saturday will discuss the Mexican American War;
Sunday, the Civil War -A Most Diverse Army;
and Monday, a special Memorial Day program followed by a Moment of Silence at 3 pm.
Saturday, May 25 at 4 pm, Ralph Carlson and Arnold Schofield will present “The Vacant Chair” followed by musicians performing a special concert of patriotic music.
“The approximately 7,000 flags commemorate the ultimate sacrifice members of the United States Armed Forces have made to keep this country free,” said Betty Boyko, Superintendent, Fort Scott National Historic Site.
To find out more and to become involved, please contact the park at 620-223-0310.