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Category Archives: Business
Rosie’s Cabin Open House
Rosie’s Cabin and Wedding-Event Venue had its’ open house on August 24.
The property is comprised of a small cabin that can sleep five and a lodge that can accommodate a wedding or other large group gathering.
In the past, the cabin has been used for the bridal party to get dressed in and then walk to the lodge.
There are two ponds on the property and a deck that extends from the large porch to one of the ponds. Many couples have exchanged their vows on the deck.
The cabin can be rented separately from the lodge, for $150 per night, two-night minimum. The large lodge can be rented for $200 for four hours or $800 for eight hours for an event.
Both can be rented for an entire weekend for a wedding rehearsal dinner, wedding, wedding reception and following the wedding, the bride and groom can stay in the cabin. The cost of renting the whole venue from Friday morning to Sunday noon for a wedding is $3,250.
The property is located west of Uniontown in western Bourbon County at 563 Maple Road.
Contact Kelsey Blythe at 620-644-2874 or [email protected] for weddings, events or accommodations.
What’s Happening In Fort Scott Aug. 23 Edition
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Hedgehog.INK will be open on Sundays and Mondays from 1:00-5:00pm starting Sunday, July 7th. During the month of August, adult fiction gently used books will be buy 2 get 1 free (see flyer below)
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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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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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| 23 | Author Talk and Book Signing with Rebecca Thesman at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main St., 6-7pm (see flyer below)
Meet and greet author Rebecca Thesman. There will be an author talk, Q & A, and booksigning. Her book will be available for purchase in the bookstore. Light refreshments will be served. Visit www.facebook.com/hedgesbookstore/ |
| 23 | 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 Apostolic Church Acapella Choir. 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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Southeast Kansas Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Gorilla Village, Pittsburg, KS, 8am (See flyer below)
Help raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Walk in honor of or in memory of someone with Alzheimer’s disease. This is a community event for all ages. No entry fee. Walkers who register and raise at least $100 receive the event T-shirt. 1-mile walk route. Please register online at alzwalkseks.org. Event day registration starts at 8:00 a.m., Ceremony starts at 9:00 a.m., Walk starts at
9:15 a.m.
For more information, click HERE
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| 24 | 7th Annual Fort Scott National Cemetery #1 Wreath Ride – Registration at 3rd & Main St. from 9-10am
The 7th Annual ride in support of the Wreath Across America Project in Ft. Scott National Cemetery #1. All vehicles are welcome. All proceeds go towards the purchase of a wreath for our nation’s finest buried at Ft. Scott National Cemetery Registration: 3rd & Main St., Fort Scott, KS, 9-10:30am $35/bike, $50/truck – includes 1 meal & 1 t-shirt, 2 chances for Grand Prize (American Flag Knife). Extra meal $7.50, additional t-shirts $20.00. Drawing for a Sig Sauer M17 & 1911 Pistol donated by Fort Scott Gun & Pawn For more information contact Kevin Wagner: 620-215-2174 |
| 24 | Benefit Fundraiser for the Leatherman Family – Bourbon County 4-H Building, 2102 S. Huntington in Fort Scott, 5-8pm
Benefit Fundraiser for the Leatherman family – Saturday, August 24th, 5-8pm, at the Bourbon County 4-H Building, 2102 S. Huntington in Fort Scott. Meal (free will donation): pulled pork, beans, skillet potatoes, served from 5-6:30pm Live auction – 6:30pm (if you would like to donate auction items, contact Wilma Hibdon: 620-224-0707 Cornhole Tournament immediately after the auction – $20 per team Leanne was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer. Mark and Leanne have been travelling back and forth to Joplin for chemo treatments and doctor’s appointments. Surgery to remove her tumors was done with good results. The Leatherman’s have been lifelong 4-H supporters and Fair Board members. Please come out and join us in supporting this wonderful family! |
| 24 | The Spencer Family Music Gospel Music Concert – Fort Scott First Southern Baptist Church, 1818 S. Main, 7-9pm Spencer Family Music from Joplin, Missouri. Family gospel group with Mom, Dad and 13 children. Adults 14 & Up $10.00, Children 5-13 $5.00. Tickets sold in advance by contacting Ida Ford at 417-262-3948, Dorothy Taylor Watch “Come Thou Fount” by the Spencer Family here: https://youtu.be/7p1e_6bMPAM |
| 25 | 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. |
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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 www.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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| 27 | T.O.P.S Meetings held weekly on Tuesdays at Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 10:30am |
| 27 | Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm |
| 27 | 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 |
| 28 | Breakfast Bingo at Buck Run Community Center – 735 Scott Ave., 9-10am every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month Come drink some coffee and play some bingo at Buck Run. Staff will provide the bingo cards, the caller and coffee; prizes provided by the Fort Scott Recreation Commission |
| 28 | Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm |
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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. This week’s Chamber Coffee is being hosted by Fort Scott Washateria
Location: 501 S. National Ave.
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| 29 | 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 |
| 29 | Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12pm-1pm |
| 29 | Uniontown JV Girls at Woodland Hills Golf Course – 2414 S. Horton, 1-4pm |
| 29 | 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 |
| 29 | 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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| 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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Industrial Hemp Regulations Draft Available for Public Input
| MANHATTAN, Kan. — A draft of regulations for the Commercial Industrial Hemp Program in Kansas is now available for public input on the Kansas Department of Agriculture website. The draft was developed by KDA and will be available for public review by the industrial hemp state advisory board and stakeholders. An Industrial Hemp Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for August 30 to discuss the draft of the commercial regulations.
The draft can be found at agriculture.ks.gov/IndustrialHemp, and comments may be submitted there or emailed to [email protected] through September 13. Following this public input stage, all feedback will be considered in revising the regulations prior to beginning the next step in the formal adoption process.
As part of the formal adoption process, the regulations will be reviewed by several entities, including the Division of Budget, Department of Administration, the Attorney General, and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations. In addition, they will be subject to a public hearing which will be announced in the Kansas Register 60 days prior to the hearing. The state’s Commercial Industrial Hemp Program plan also must be approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA is expected to provide the “Final Rule” on the establishment of a domestic hemp production program in late August 2019.
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Young Entrepreneur: Caleb Kasper
A little over a year ago, Caleb Kasper, 15, created a business to meet a need.
He repairs damaged and broken Apple cellular products, such as iPhones and tablets.
“I started to repair iPhones because a couple of years ago I broke a brand new iPhone I had just received,” Kasper said. “I started to look around for a non-expensive way to repair it. After looking for several days, I realized there should be an easier and more affordable way to simply get your phone in good working condition again.”
He is the son of Natalie Taylor and Teddy Kasper.
” With help from my dad, and some specialized training, I taught myself to repair many aspects of an iPhone,” he said.
His mom helps with marketing.
“My mom has helped me with advertising using Facebook and other social media apps,” he said.
“Now, that I’ve repaired iPhones for several people, who have been pleased with my work, they have recommended me throughout the community,” Kasper said.
Rhonda Pinkerton was one of his recent customers and nominated Kasper for the feature.
“I feel like it is a good service that is not offered here in town and could benefit a lot of people,” Pinkerton said. “He fixed a broken phone screen for me… He was great to work with and made it quick and easy.”
He can be reached to set up an appointment and get a quote by phone/text at 620-215-4706 or
by email at [email protected].
Prices vary between the type of repair and model of the product.
Fort Scott Special Events Aug. 23-25
Economic Development Strategy Update
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Work Ready Students Is Goal of New Program: Employers Cooperation Needed
Workers are needed across the state to fill workforce needs.
The Kansas State Board of Education, working with Kansas legislators, are providing the opportunity for juniors in high school, including Fort Scott, to take assessments to help fill those workforce needs.
The title of the program is ACT Work Ready Community and is paid for by Kansas legislators in collaboration with the state board of education.
Students are offered two assessments for the program and can either take the ACT, or ACT WorkKeys, or both.
The program facilitators are hoping to fill job vacancies in Bourbon County.
“An opportunity was seen to provide a connection for local Bourbon County employers to gain understanding of the ACT and the ACT WorkKeys assessment to help fill and build their workforce,” USD 234 Superintendent Ted Hessong said. “The opportunity for juniors to take the ACT assessments will continue this school year and for years to come.”
A career readiness certificate can be earned, after taking an assessment, which will help to evaluate future employees for the workforce skills needed.
The program allows employers to use it as a tool to see if the skills set will work for their need.
“ACT Work Ready Community is a program to provide Bourbon County the distinction of a county where the employers recognize the ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate earned upon completion of taking the ACT WorkKeys assessment, as a tool to evaluate future employees,” Hessong said.
The basis of the certification: current and future workers earn the certificate and the employers recognize the credential.
“Employers can be the fuel to drive successful state and county Work Ready Communities initiatives simply by recognizing the ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate®. And in doing so, they will have a more qualified workforce ready to fill their jobs,” according to the ACT Work Ready Communities website.
“The foundation of a community’s certification is based on individuals at the county level across the current, transitioning and emerging workforce, earning an ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate®…and employers recognizing the ACT® WorkKeys® NCRC®,” Hessong said. “(It) is a portable, industry-recognized credential that clearly identifies an individual’s WorkKeys® skills in workplace documents, applied math, and graphic literacy.”
A collaboration of local entities and employers will have two years to start reaching goals for the program.
“The Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Bourbon County Economic Development, USD 234, Fort Scott Community College, and Bourbon County employers will have two years to attain goals set by ACT Work Ready in order to be recognized as an ACT Work Ready Community,” Hessong said.
For more information: workreadycommunities.org
Tri-Valley Fall Golf Classic Sept. 14
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Chamber Coffee At Via Christi Aug. 22
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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
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Briggs Auto Vets Appreciation Today
KCP&L and Westar complete transition to Evergy
Local utility debuts Evergy brand with community focus
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 20, 2019 – This week, KCP&L and Westar Energy will launch a customer education campaign to introduce the companies’ new brand name, Evergy. The campaign highlights the utility’s continued focus on communities it serves.
“While our name has changed, our character has not. We remain committed to stabilizing prices for our customers and remaining deeply involved in the communities we serve,” Terry Bassham, Evergy’s president and chief executive officer, said. “Operating under the same name across our communities in Kansas and Missouri helps solidify that we are one company ready to meet the region’s energy needs and bring innovative programs to our customers.”
Westar and KCP&L merged in June 2018 to form the parent company, Evergy. The new company delayed changing its name for customers to minimize confusion. Televisions spots, billboards and other advertisements introducing Evergy feature employees and communities the company serves in Kansas and Missouri. Initially, ads will let customers know the name change is coming. Advertisements will also communicate when the name change becomes effective in October.
“Our service and product touch everyone in the communities we serve. When they see Evergy on trucks, in the news and in their mailbox, we want them to recognize their local energy provider,” said Chuck Caisley, Evergy’s chief customer officer.
Today customers can still reach both companies at their respective phone numbers and websites. Outage reporting, bill payment and other business functions for customers have not changed. When the rebrand is complete in October, web customers will be redirected to evergy.com, bills and other correspondence will be mailed with the Evergy logo. In the upcoming weeks, customers will receive information about the name change a variety of ways, including advertisements, direct mail, email and inserts in their billing statements.
More information about the name change is available online at Westarenergy.com/evergy and kcpl.com/evergy.
Why Evergy?
When KCP&L and Westar agreed to merge as equals and serve customers as one company, a new brand was promised from the start. Evergy was selected after research that included consulting with customers and employees. A combination of ever and energy, Evergy conveys our proud history as a reliable, enduring source of energy for our community and our vision to continue being so far into the future.
About the campaign
Electricity is part of everyday life and enables us to experience life’s best moments. We begin our
day with the glow of a light bulb and might finish it under the lights at a little league game. Evergy
employees make that happen. They are members of the community and live, volunteer, shop and
play alongside our customers every day. They’re excited to be part of a company that’s been
keeping the lights on in Kansas and Missouri for more than 100 years and positioned to continue
moving energy, and our communities, forward.
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.