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Category Archives: Bourbon County
Memorial Patio In Riverfront Park To Be Dedicated Sept. 8
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Post 25 Scuttlebutt
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The new American Legion National Commander for 2019 – 20 is James W. “Bill” Oxford. Commander Oxford was elected as National Commander at the 101st National Convention and commented that the American Legion is entering it’s second century and the work done this year in community service and membership is laying “A foundation for the future.”
The Post 25 Auxiliary Unit is now a reality. Auxiliary members Tonya Lowe, Marilyn Gilmore and Myra Jowers turned in the Unit 25 Charter application to Department Auxiliary President Paula Sellens at the recent Department Commander’s Homecoming in Shawnee.
Due to a recent vote at the National Convention, all Auxiliary Units will now accept spouses of female Legionnaires into the Auxiliary. This is similar to the VFW policy which combined the separate Women’s and Men Auxiliary into one organization called the VFW Auxiliary.
Female relatives of Veterans and spouses of Legionnaires are invited to join the Fort Scott Auxiliary Unit 25. Call Auxiliary Unit 25 Vice President Marilyn Gilmore at 785-304-6429 for more information on joining the Auxiliary Unit or just request additional information by replying to this email.
Membership
A personal thanks to those members who have already renewed their 2020 membership and to those new members who have joined American Legion Post 25.
For our members who have not renewed their membership, please consider doing so at this time. We are just a few members short of the September 15th membership goal of 75%.
The easiest way to renew is through www.legion.org. Just go to the web site and follow the prompts to renew. It’s secure and takes less than five minutes.
Another way to renew is to mail your $40 dues to American Legion Post 25. PO Box 25, Fort Scott Kansas. 66701.
A third way to renew is to call me at 620-215-1688 and arrange to meet with me to pick up your renewal. I’m retired so I can easily work around your schedule, but no 3 AM meetings please!
Remember that any Veteran who has served one day on active duty since December 7, 1941 and was honorably discharged can join the Legion. This is due to the LEGION Act recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump. If you know of a local Veteran who meets this new, expanded membership requirement, invite them to a Post 25 meeting or contact me about a membership form.
Upcoming Events
September 9. American Legion Post 25 meet and greet at Memorial Hall starts at 6:30 pm.
September 9. American Legion Post 25 general membership meeting at Memorial Hall starts at 7:00 pm.
September 15. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 general membership meeting at Memorial Hall starts at 6:00 pm.
September 15. American Legion Post 25 Color Guard meets at Memorial Hall starts at 7:00 pm.
Miscellaneous Information
Post 25 is raffling a Taurus G2C 9 mm pistol with two 10 rounds magazines. The money generated on this raffle will support 1 full scholarship for a Boys/Girls State/Cadet Law Program delegate PLUS will cover half the costs of a 2nd scholarship.
Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. Only 100 tickets will be sold.
Winner must be legally able to own a pistol and is responsible for the cost of any background checks.
I can also make arrangements for those persons who live out of town but wish to support Post 25 programs by purchasing raffle tickets.
Reply to this email with your phone number and I’ll put a member with tickets in touch with you. For out of town members and friends of the American Legion, reply to this email and I’ll arrange for you to purchase tickets.
I only have seven members who have ordered the Post 25 red T-shirt. The minimum order for these t-shirts is 12.
Your T-shirt will have the Post 25 Legion logo on the front, and you can add on the back of the T-shirt your branch of service, name, office held such as Chaplain. Cost per T-shirt is $20 and can be ordered in sizes Small – 2 XL. T-shirts will be ordered through a Fort Scott supplier.
These T-shirts are similar to the baseball shirts worn by Fort Scott Post 25 baseball team. The shirts can also be worn on to support RED shirt Fridays as well. RED stands for Remember Everyone Deployed.
If you wish to order a T-shirt, just reply to this email with your name, T-shirt size and lettering on the back, if any.
Photos of the Taurus, T-shirts and the Auxiliary Charter turn in are attached.
Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have,
Carl Jowers. Post 25 Commander.
620-215-1688
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County Commission Agenda Sept. 3
Agenda
Bourbon County Commission Room
1st Floor, County Courthouse
210 S. National Avenue
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Tuesdays starting at 9:00
Date: September 3rd, 2019
1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________
2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________
3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________
County Clerk-Kendell Mason
9:00-9:45-Jim Harris
9:45-10:00-Landfill Discussion
10:00-10:30-2020 Budget
10:45-11:00-Clint Anderson-Lease to purchase-Property Tax Relief
11:00-12:00-Justin Meeks
12:00-1:30-Commissioners gone to lunch
1:30-2:00-JodyHoener-Economic Development
2:00-2:30-Tabacco Free Policy
2:30-3:00-Executive Session-Non elected personnel-30 min.
Beautiful Day For a Parade
Sunshine prevailed for the 114th Annual Old Settlers Picnic activities in Uniontown on Sept. 2, 2019.
Vendors lined the city’s park, along with organizations and onlookers trying to find a spot in the shade for the parade mid-morning.
This year’s grand marshalls are Alicia Jackson and Alan Shinn, both longtime educators in the Uniontown School District.
Jackson has taught English and Spanish at UHS for 44 years. She and her late husband, Dale, raised three daughters in Uniontown-Gretchen, Meaghan and Caitlin. Jackson is in the Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame and has been a runner-up for Kansas Teacher of the Year.
Shinn retired from teaching math in the district after 50 years, in May 2019. He and wife Becky have raised a son, Kevin and daughter, Melissa in Uniontown. Shinn has been recognized as Outstanding Young Educator by the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Outstanding Secondary Educators of America, Central MO. State University Dept. of Math Certificate of Merit, and Distinguished Alumnus of Allen Community College.
The theme of the parade was “Learning From The Best At UHS”.
New this year was the baby parade at 9 a.m. and the Dale Jackson Memorial Car Show.
Cash drawings, a picnic in the park, kids and not-kids games were played and recognition of “Old Settlers”, were some of the traditions that have been continued through the years.
Also as in years past, one could purchase smoked port dinners from the FFA, chicken dinners from the Methodists, pies from the Baptists, homemade ice cream from Marmaton Community Church, along with soft drinks from the cheerleaders.
Sunshine Shack Menu For Sept. 2: Breakfast and Lunch
SUNSHINE SHACK Food Truck will be available for Old Settler’s Picnic vendors setting up, event workers, and the public on Monday morning starting at 7 a.m. in Uniontown.
BREAKFAST MENU FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd.
Will start serving at 7:00 am
Breakfast Burrito-$2.00
(Eggs, Sausage, Onions, Peppers, and Salsa(optional)
Biscuits and Gravy
1 Biscuit with Gravy-$2.00
2 Biscuits with Gravy-$3.00
Lunch Menu For Monday, September 2nd.
Walking Taco with Drink-$7.50
(Tortilla Chips, Nacho Cheese, Taco Meat, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Shredded Cheese,
and Salsa)
Hamburger, Fries, and Drink-$7.00
Cheeseburger, Fries, and Drink-$7.50
Popcorn Chicken, Fries, and Drink-$7.50
Hotdog, Fries, and Drink-$4.50
Nachos-$2.50
Soft Pretzel with Nacho Cheese-$2.00
Beverage Choices-Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mt. Dew, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, and Bottled Water
Sunshine Shack Food Truck Menu for Sunday Evening, Sept. 1
SUNSHINE SHACK Food Truck will be a vendor at the Old Settler’s Picnic Family Game Night at Uniontown City Park, this evening.
Menu for Sunday, September 1st for Family Game Night Will start serving at 5:00 p.m. is as follows:
Hamburger, Fries, and Drink-$7.00
Cheeseburger, Fries, and Drink-$7.50
Popcorn Chicken, Fries, and Drink-$7.50
Hotdog, Fries, and Drink-$4.50
Beverage Choices-Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mt. Dew, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, and Bottled Water
Healthy Bourbon County Action Team Report
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What’s Happening in Fort Scott Aug. 30 by the Chamber of Commerce
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Mark your calendars for the Fall Town-wide Garage Sale on Friday and Saturday, September 13th and 14th. Now is the time to get your garage sale on the map!! (SEE FLYER BELOW)
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce encourages residents in Fort Scott to do your fall cleaning and make room for something new. Garage sales may be registered through the Chamber by 1 pm, Wednesday, September 11th for only $10. The registration fee lists your sale on the official garage sale map and enables the Chamber to advertise the sale throughout the region on the radio, newspaper, social media and the Chamber website
Garage sales may be registered in person at the Chamber office, 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, located at
231 E. Wall Street or by phone using debit or credit card by calling (620) 223-3566
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Horticulture Services in Fort Scott – Krista Harding, Horticulture Agent for the Southwind Extension District, has office hours at the Extension office inside the Bourbon County Courthouse every Thursday
In an effort to better serve residents of Fort Scott and the surrounding communities, Krista is there weekly to answer questions and offer advice on lawn and gardens, trees and shrubs, flowers and insect. Bring your spotted leaves, strange looking insects or wilted flowers and let her help you! This a free service and is available to all community members. Questions? Call 620-223-3720 (See flyer below)
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Save the Date: 2019 Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation Fall Golf Classic
4-Person Scramble – Saturday, September 14th at Woodland Hills Golf Course, 2414 S. Horton in Fort Scott (See flyer below)
$200 per team includes green fees, cart & lunch. Deadline to enter is September 6th
This fundraiser will help the Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation to support programs for our neighbors with intellectual/developmental disabilities in Allen, Bourbon, Neosho, and Woodson counties
For more information, contact Tricia at 620-431-7401, ext. 230 or [email protected]
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114th Annual Annual Old Settlers Picnic in Uniontown, KS (just 20 miles west of Fort Scott) (See flyer below for details)
Labor Day Weekend Celebration in Uniontown – 114th Annual Old Settlers Picnic
Live music, rodeo, parades, talent show and more! For calendar of events, visit: https://www.facebook.com/pg/UniontownOldSettlersPicnic/posts/?ref=page_internal
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Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays
Fridays: Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays: Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows
& bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
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| 30 | Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st & Main, 7pm
Friday Night Concert in the Park – Sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce This week’s concert features The Mike Miller Band – country, classic and gospel. Come early and bring a lawn chair as seating is limited. In the event of bad weather we will move to The Common Grounds Coffee Shop The concerts are organized by Ralph Carlson. If you or someone you know is interested in performing, contact Ralph at [email protected] |
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Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza (in front of the historic fort)
Saturday Mornings, 8:00am – 12:00pm
Fort Scott Farmers’ Market is a farmer driven and run market. The farmers work hard to produce the very finest produce available. We also provide a great venue for community organizations to promote their mission and raise funds
We are focused on fresh locally produce farm products
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| 31 | 9th Annual Co-ed Softball Tournament for Care to Share Cancer Support Group/The Sharing Bucket – Ellis Park, 1182-1246 E. 12th St. in Fort Scott, 8am
Hosted by Nicole and Jason Hicks: 620-768-9739 $125 per team – sign up now! USSSA rules. 7 guys |
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Aug. 31-Sept. 2
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Labor Day Weekend activities at the Fort Scott National Historic Site –
Explore the Labors that Created Fort Scott this Labor Day Weekend!
Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2, 2019, Fort Scott National Historic Site will take you on an exploration of the Labors leading to the creation of the “Crack Post on the Frontier”. Labor Day weekend activities include Native American dancing, artillery demonstrations, small arms drills, living history demonstrations and a variety of interpretive programs. All programs are free
For full schedule of events, click HERE
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Team Trivia at the Boiler Room Brewhaus – 10 S. National, 3-5pm Exciting, fun and challenging team trivia. Put your team together (maximum of 8 teams, maximum of 5 members on a team) $5 per person. Cash prizes for winning team. |
| 3 | Fort Scott Middle School Pizza Hut Nights Fundraiser – 1st Tuesday of each month while school is in session
Please plan to eat at Pizza Hut sometime and use the FSMS voucher |
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Story Time, hosted by the Fort Scott Public Library –
201 S. National, 10-11am
Join Miss Val and other local families for a themed story time, featuring
2-3 books read aloud, songs or fingerplays, craft, and snack, along with a play table for before and after the stories. All story times welcome any age children and teens
Some themes are based around seasons, holidays, and annual events, while others are chosen by regular attendees
For more information, visit fortscott.mykansaslibrary.org or see our Facebook events page by clicking HERE
Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and snacks related to our theme in the downstairs event room. Hope you can come. Tell your friends!
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| 3 | T.O.P.S Meetings held weekly on Tuesdays at Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 10:30am |
| 3 | Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm |
| 3 | Fort Scott Varsity Girls 18-hole match at Woodland Hills G.C. – 2414 S. Horton, 3pm shotgun start |
| 3 | Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza (in front of the historic fort)
Tuesday evenings, 4-6pm Fort Scott Farmers’ Market is a farmer driven and run market. The farmers work hard to produce the very finest produce available. We also provide a great venue for community organizations to promote their mission and raise funds. We are focused on fresh locally produce farm products |
| 3 | Community Bingo Night – Fort Scott Middle School Fundraiser – 1105 E. 12th St., 5:30pm Community BINGO Night at FSMS Commons – 50/50 GRAND PRIZE!! All community members are invited to participate! Event includes: |
| 3 | City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 123 S. Main, 6pm |
| 4 | Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm |
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Monthly Grief Support Luncheon hosted by Cheney Witt Chapel – at the Carriage House, 301 S. Main, 12pm
First Wednesday of each month. Anyone dealing with a loss is encouraged to come and bring a friend. Cheney Witt Chapel will provide lunch. Call 620-223-1186 for more info
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| 4 | Bourbon County Coalition Monthly Meeting – Basement of the First Baptist Church, 123 Scott Ave., 12pm |
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Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave.,
2-4pm
Join us in the library events room for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and conversation. Library provides coloring pages, pens and pencils, and snacks. Bring your own beverage of choice (no alcohol, please)
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TAG – Teen Advisory Group – Fort Scott Public Library – 201 S. National, 4:15-5:15pm
Join Teen Advisory Group members in the library events room. This event is exclusively for middle and high school students. We have meetings weekly, including a games & snacks night, community service project, book club meeting, and craft night each month. Members can help the library develop programs, displays, and book collections that better serve teens! Make a difference in your community while having fun at TAG! Each meeting includes food, drinks, and a good time with your fellow teens. See you at TAG, and bring your friends!
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Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am with a ribbon cutting ceremony to follow immediately after. This week’s Chamber Coffee is being hosted by SEK Multi County Health Department
Location: 524 S. Lowman
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| 5 | Horticultural services at the Bourbon County Courthouse every Thursday – 210 S. National, 9am-3:30pm (See flyer below)
Krista Harding, Horticulture Agent for the Southwind Extension District, has office hours at the Extension office inside the Bourbon County Courthouse every Thursday. In an effort to better serve residents of Fort Scott and the surrounding communities, Krista is there weekly to answer questions and offer advice on lawn and gardens, trees and shrubs, flowers and insect. Bring your spotted leaves, strange looking insects or wilted flowers and let her help you! This a free service and is available to all community members. Questions? Call 620-223-3720 |
| 5 | Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm-1pm |
| 5 | Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize |
| 5 | A Star is Born, or Died – Boiler Room Brewhaus, 2 S. National Ave., 7-9pm Join Boiler Room Brewhaus on Thursday evenings from |
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Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays
Fridays: Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays: Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows
& bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
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| 6 | Children’s Miracle Network Pulled Pork Sandwich Dinner Fundraiser – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott St., 10am-8pm
Children’s Miracle Network Pulled Pork Sandwich Dinner on Friday, September 6th at Buck Run Community Center. Free delivery to workplace or come in and eat all day! Dinner comes with pulled pork sandwich, bbq beans, potato chips, and dessert for just $5.00
You may call Chris Chaplin at 620-215-4903 or Kristie Maycumber at Walmart at 620-223-2867 and ask for Claims to schedule delivery time and how many meals ordered. All proceeds go to CMN!
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| 6 | YPL First Friday Luncheon (Young Professional’s League) – Papa Don’s Pizza, 10 N. Main St., 12-1pm
Join us for the YPL First Friday Luncheon, open to YPL members or anyone interested in the organization |
| 6 | Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st & Main, 7pm
Friday Night Concert in the Park – Sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce This week’s concert features Dr. Buck and Band – Classic country & gospel. Come early and bring a lawn chair as seating is limited. In the event of bad weather we will move to The Common Grounds Coffee Shop The concerts are organized by Ralph Carlson. If you or someone you know is interested in performing, contact Ralph at [email protected] |
| 6 | The Boiler Room Brewhaus presents Deliberate Kin live in concert. Friday, September 6th from 7-9pm, 10 S. National Ave.
Tickets ($10) available at the Brewhaus, the Visitors Center and the Chamber of Commerce, 231 E. Wall St. Visit www.boileroombrewhaus.com View a Deliberate Kin video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDPhtOWdQKU |
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FSHS Tiger Softball Co-Ed Softball Tournament
Saturday, September 7th. $125 per team (payment expected before first game of the day). Cash prize for 1st & 2nd place teams. Teams provide balls. 3 game guarantee. 7 guys, 3 girls. Visitors will start with half a run
Home run rule: 1 home run per player per game. After that, the homerun will be a single. Unlimited homerun wristbands can be purchased for $15 per person
Run rule: 15 after 3 innings, 10 after 5 innings
To sign up your team, call or text 620-719-6943 or register online at http://forms.gle/UKCNQDDUKTUSNPE87
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Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza (in front of the historic fort)
Saturday Mornings, 8:00am – 12:00pm
Fort Scott Farmers’ Market is a farmer driven and run market. The farmers work hard to produce the very finest produce available. We also provide a great venue for community organizations to promote their mission and raise funds
We are focused on fresh locally produce farm products
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| 7 | Fort Scott Soccer Shoot – Kiwanis Soccer Field, 10am
Ages 4-16, boys and girls division. First place in each division advances to district soccer shoot held in Fort Scott on Sunday, September 15th at pm. For more information, contact Bryan: 620-719-0836 |
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Fort Scott Washateria – 501 S. National Ave. 10am
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the opening of the new Fort Scott Washateria at 501 S. National Avenue. The event will take place Saturday, September 7th, 10:00 a.m. with remarks and ribbon cutting at 10:15 a.m. Free hot dogs, chips, sodas, sno cones, popcorn and homemade ice cream! Music provided by local radio station KOMB FM 103.9 from
10am-12pm. There will be giveaways, and specials on wash/dry/fold subscriptions. ALL WASHES AND DRIES ARE FREE FROM SEPTEMBER
7th-14th (1 load per visit, does not include soap or softener)!!
Fort Scott Washateria is owned and managed by Lori Lovelace. The following services will be available:
– Downloadable “Spiderwash” app (and a loyalty card) that tells you what machines are available and how long your load has until it’s done – Wash/dry/fold services- Starching & pressing – Alterations- Delivery in Fort Scott- Soaker sinks – Vending machines with detergent, softener, etc. – Kids section with movies & blackboard wall – Free coffee & tea Washateria features state-of-the-art machines, including: The Washateria will be open from 8am-8pm, 7 days per week (Note: the Washateria will be unattended from 8am-12pm on Sundays.) Contact Lori Lovelace at: 620-644-9834 for more info |
| 7 | Kansas Appleseed Bi-Partisan “Voter-to-Voter” workshop on getting out the vote – Boiler Room Brewhaus, 2 S. National Ave., 3-5pm |
| 7 | Wayward Bettys performing at LIberty Theatre (final 2019 Patio Concert) – 113 S. Main St., 8-10pm (See flyer below)
The Bourbon County Arts Council presents The Wayward Bettys, performing live at Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main St., Saturday, September 7th from 8-10pm. This is the final 2019 Patio Concert of the series Tickets are $10 for BCAC members, $15 for non-BCAC members. Tickets may be purchased by calling: |
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Back to School Bash at Holmtown Pub – 206 N. National Ave., 9pm-1pm
DJ Ray Ray will be spinning tunes on the patio
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Fort Scott Dialysis Center to Close Sept. 30
Fresenius Medical Center, 2526 S. Main, Fort Scott.
Fresenius Medical Care of Fort Scott, the only dialysis clinic in the community, is closing September 30.
Shirley Irvin, a representative of Fresenius, did verify that the center will close on September 30. A formal statement from the company was not available at publishing time.
“I have talked to Fresenius,” Fort Scott City Manager Dave Martin, said. “They haven’t made money to the point of, they can’t stay open.”
“We are reaching out to see where we are able to help,” Martin said. “CHC (Community Health Center, who has a medical clinic in Fort Scott) and Via Christi ( who has an emergency department in Fort Scott) can’t provide the service, but they are helping me look at options.”
The closing will impact patients and their families that have been served at the center in Fort Scott.
Several family members were waiting on their loved ones at the center on Friday afternoon.
One young lady helped her father-in-law in a wheelchair into their car.
She stated that the family lives in Moran and now will have to drive to Chanute, Pittsburg or Nevada, MO for dialysis.
Another woman was waiting in the waiting room for her husband, whom she said just started dialysis last week.
She stated that her husband will, hopefully, be finished with his dialysis by the end of the month. His treatment was in response to an infection. They live in Missouri.
The following is a quote from a KOAM News segment on July 24, 2019:
“An executive order from President Trump gives the secretary of health and human services a number of deadlines to deal with kidney disease patients.
“In thirty days after July 10th, 2019, he is to pick payment models for kidney care providers to increase treatments for at-risk patients, home dialysis, and transplants.
“In ninety days to propose regulation to enhance procurement and utilization of organs; revise rules for procuring and using organs and to remove financial barriers to donation.
“And in 120 days to start an awareness initiative.
“Then in 180 days to expedite kidney matching and reduce the organ discard rate.”
Click below the recent KOAM News story on the subject:
https://www.koamnewsnow.com/news/home-dialysis-encouraged-in-trump-executive-order/1099450079
See President Trump’s executive order on advancing kidney health:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-advancing-american-kidney-health/
An excerpt from Trump’s order:
“Kidney disease was the ninth-leading cause of death in the United States in 2017. Approximately 37 million Americans have chronic kidney disease and more than 726,000 have ESRD. More than 100,000 Americans begin dialysis each year to treat ESRD. Twenty percent die within a year; fifty percent die within 5 years. Currently, nearly 100,000 Americans are on the waiting list to receive a kidney transplant.”
Fort Scott Special Events August 30-Sept.2
1800s Grand Ball Nov. 9
The Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site (NHS) are once again hosting an 1800s Grand Ball. It will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019, in Memorial Hall located in old downtown Fort Scott. The ball is only one part of the celebration for Veterans Day Weekend in Fort Scott. Along with 1800s period dancing and music, the ball will honor all veterans and current military personnel. All funds raised at the Grand Ball will go to support the activities of the Friends of Fort Scott NHS. The Friends provide support to the national historic site in a variety of ways, such as assisting with educational activities and programs for all ages as well as providing refreshments for special events. Tickets will be available at the Fort Scott Chamber starting October 16th.
The tentative schedule for the Veterans Day Weekend activities in Fort Scott are listed below.
Friday, November 8 – The Missourians Gospel Quartet, a special concert honoring veterans at Memorial Hall, 7 pm
Saturday, November 9 –
- 1800s Period dance lessons, Grand Hall on the grounds of Fort Scott National Historic Site, 10 am – 1 pm, free, street clothes
- Parade Honoring Veterans, Downtown Fort Scott, 3 pm
- 1800s Grand Ball, Memorial Hall, doors open at 6:00 pm, Dancing from 7 – 10:30 pm
Sunday, November 10 – Elvis Impersonator Concert, TBA
Monday, November 11 – National Cemetery Services, 11 am
General information concerning the weekend will be continually updated at the Fort Scott Chamber website at www.fortscott.com.
“We would like to encourage everyone attending the Veterans Day Weekend activities to come and participate in the 1800s Grand Ball, and likewise, we encourage anyone attending the 1800s Grand Ball to take part in the other activities offered during the weekend in Fort Scott,” Dee Young, member of the friends group said.
Contact her at 913.557.1632 or email
Click below for the poster:
Veterans Day Weekend 1800s Grand Ball