Category Archives: Business

Business, Government, Kansas

Industrial Hemp Regulations Draft Available for Public Input

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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.

 

 
Business, Fort Scott

Young Entrepreneur: Caleb Kasper

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Caleb Kasper works on a cell phone for a customer. Submitted photos.

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.”

Kasper is self-taught and able to repair broken cell phone screens. Submitted photos.

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.

Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Fort Scott Community College, Government, Jobs, Schools

Work Ready Students Is Goal of New Program: Employers Cooperation Needed

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Fort Scott High School.

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
Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott, Sports

Tri-Valley Fall Golf Classic Sept. 14

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Save the date:
September 14, 2019
2019 Friends of
Tri-Valley Foundation Fall Golf Classic
Save the Date:
2019 Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation Fall Golf Classic
When: Saturday, September 14, 2019
What: 4-Person Scramble
Where: Woodland Hills Golf Course, 2414 Horton St., Fort Scott, KS 66701
Cost: $200 per team, includes green fees, golf cart & lunch
Deadline to enter: September 6, 2019
Why: To 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,
Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee At Via Christi Aug. 22

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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
Join us for Chamber Coffee
Hosted by:
Ascension Via Christi Fort Scott
Location:

401 Woodland Hills Blvd.
(In the McAuley Center)
Thursday, August 22, 2019  at 8:00 a.m.
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:
August 29 – Fort Scott Washateria (501 S. National)
September 5 – SEK Multi-County Health Dept. (524 S. Lowman)
September 12 – Stutesman’s Action Realty (New Location: 120 E. Wall St.)
September 19 – Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes (1 S. Main St.)
Bourbon County, Business, Kansas

KCP&L and Westar complete transition to Evergy

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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.

Business, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Vet Appreciation at Briggs Aug. 22

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You are invited to the
Midwest Ford Dealers
4-State Hero
Appreciation Tour
(Sending on behalf of
Platinum Chamber Member
BRIGGS AUTO)
The public is invited to the
Midwest Ford Dealers
4-State Hero Appreciation Tour
this Thursday, August 22nd from 11am-1pm
at Briggs Auto of Fort Scott
1819 S. Main St.
Free hot dogs, chips & drinks for all veterans, active service members & family!
Be sure to visit BuyFordNow.com!
Business, Fort Scott

Young Entrepreneur: DeLynn Abati

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DeLynn Abati holding the cake she used to announce that she would be returning to school and selling cakes to pay for it.  Submitted photos.

This is part of a series that highlights young entrepreneurs, under 30 years of age, in Bourbon County. If you would like to nominate a young entrepreneur, submit to [email protected] the name and email/phone number of the person, along with why you are nominating them and your name.

Delynn Abati, 26, first dabbed in cake creating, that has become her livelihood, when she became engaged.

“When my husband and I got engaged, my parents sat us down and gave us a choice: they would give us a set amount of money to pay for our wedding OR we could pay for the wedding ourselves and they would give us a bigger gift on our wedding day,” Abati said.

Tony and Delynn Abati on their wedding day, cutting the cake she made herself for the wedding. Submitted photos.

“We decided we’d give the second option a try,” she said. “As I planned our wedding, I saved money wherever I could, somehow we managed to do that without sacrificing anything we really wanted.”

“I decided I’d use that year to learn how to make my own wedding cake,” she said. “It wasn’t a perfect cake. There are some birthday cakes that I do now that look better than our wedding cake looked, but it was cool to be able to say I did it myself.”

She was married in 2018.

Once the wedding was over, she never stopped making cakes.

Out of that challenge by her parents, came  For Goodness Cakes, offering custom cakes, cupcakes, cake truffles, cake pops, and French Macarons. 

Delynn Drake holds a cupcake, one of several items she creates. Submitted photo.

“I started selling cakes originally, as a way to gain funds to go back to school,” Abati said. “The more cakes I did, however, the more I just wanted to do cakes… So I made a business of it.”

Submitted photos.

The business was technically formed on January 1, 2019.

“I did cakes informally for about six months before I started calling it a business,” Abati said. “I wanted to make sure I had a good chance of at least breaking even before I threw everything I had into this business.”

Abati works from home at her bakery business.

“I work out of my home for now,” she said. “I do not have any plans of moving my operation any time soon but that option is also always in the back of my mind.”

She loves creating and working from home.

“I have always loved creating so it’s great to be able to use my hands to create new things every day,” Abati said.  “The part that I love about owning my own business is that I get to create my own hours. I am a night owl so most days of the week you’ll find me baking in my kitchen or making cake videos in my living room at 2 a.m. People think I’m crazy but I come alive at about 8 p.m. every evening. It’s great to be able to do something I love, at such a peaceful time of day.”

Abati is the only paid employee of her home business.

“It’s just me right now.,” she said. “My husband, Tony Abati; mom, Amy Drake, and mother-in-law, Sandy Abati, are always willing to help and have jumped in several times to help me deliver, set up, or sometimes even finish decorating things. I’m lucky to have them! I couldn’t do it 100% on my own.”

Recently, Abati started offering new products and services.

“Thursday, August 15th, I released a lot of new changes to FGC,” she said. “The most exciting of which, in my opinion, is the fact that I am now offering French Macarons and I am introducing a cake cutting service. The rest of the changes are listed in a Facebook and Instagram post on my page @ForGoodnessCakesFS.”

Abati’s contact info:

Call or text: 6207041315 (texts preferred for orders)

Facebook and Instagram: @ForGoodnessCakesFS

Art, Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Fort Scott Happenings by the Chamber of Commerce

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Fort Scott Community College Program ranks #2 in Kansas!! (See press release flyer below for more information)
To see the full list of rankings of nursing programs, click this link: https://www.nursingexplorer.com/states/kansas
If you would like more information about the FSCC nursing program, click this link: www.fortscott.edu/nursing
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)
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)
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]
16-17
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!
16 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 Mike Lundeen on keyboard – eclectic style music, gospel and light classics. 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]
17 Flicks on the Bricks: Beauty & The Beast – Live Action (sponsored by the City of Fort Scott) – Skubitz Plaza,
100 Old Fort Blvd, movie starts at sundown  (FREE ADMISSION)
17 Woodland Hills Golf Course 1 Person Scramble –
2414 S. Horton, 8am shotgun start

1-Person scramble where players may play a second ball on any shot; however, once played, the second shot must be used. The tournament will be flighted based on final score

$35/Woodland Hills member, $50/non-member – includes 18 holes of competition, prizes, lunch following play

Contact Shannon O’Neil at 620-223-5060
17
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
17
Begin the Begin (sounds of R.E.M.) concert at Boiler Room Brewhaus, 2 S. National Ave., Saturday, August 17th at 7pm

Tickets $10, on sale now at the Brewery, Visitors Center and the Chamber (231 E. Wall St.)

Visit www.boileroombrewhaus.com
18
Heartland Showcase Boer Goar Sale – Bourbon County Fairgrounds, 2102 S. Huntington Blvd., 10am (See flyer below)

Heartland Showcase Boer Goat Sale, Sunday, August 18th at 10am. There will be viewing times for Saturday, August 17th at 4-6pm and Sunday, August 19th starting at 10am. This will be at the Bourbon Co. Fairgrounds on 2102 S. Huntington Blvd in Fort Scott. There will be a complimentary lunch from 11am-12pm

Consignors: Tate Farms, Thunder Boer Goats, Road 20 Farms, Criser Ranch, Sunflower Boer Goats, Anderson Boer Goat Acres, StripeBoers, Broken Trigger Boer Goats, Rock’n B Ranch, Quality Boer, Fanning Farms, and 4 Star Ranch

You may contact Lisa Stripe at 402-759-5497 or Jill Lanham at 402-984-8344
18
Meet & Greet Abbie Hodgson – Candidate for Congress 2020 (See flyer below)

The public is invited to a Meet & Greet with Abbie Hodgson – Candidate for Congress 2020

When: Sunday, August 18th at 2pm
Where: Boiler Room Brewhaus, 2 S. National Ave., Fort Scott

Democrat Abbie Hodgson will seek the party’s nomination to challenge freshman GOP Rep. Steve Watkins in Kansas’ 2nd congressional district, which includes Lawrence, Topeka and Leavenworth
18 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. Pre-register at the tap room
19 Chamber Board Meeting – Papa Don’s Pizza, 10 N. Main,
12-1pm
19 Community Book Club – email Sara Coon for location: [email protected]

August’s book is “The Drive”, by Teresa Bruce
20-21
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.orgor 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!
20 T.O.P.S Meetings held weekly on Tuesdays at Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 10:30am
20 Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room,
2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm
20
Respond to the Call – Give Blood! Fort Scott Community Blood Drive – Battle of the Badges (see flyer below)

Where: Fort Scott Community Blood Drive at Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Avenue
When: Tuesday, August 20th – 1pm-7pm
            Wednesday, August 21st – 9am-1pm

Please call 620-223-5946 to schedule an appointment

Visit redcrossblood.org. Download the Blood Donor app!
20 Community Bingo at Country Place Senior Living,
3rd Tuesday of each month – 820 S. Horton, 2-4pm

Residents and public are invited the 3rd Tuesday of each month
20 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
20 City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 123 S. Main, 6-7pm
21 KDOT Local Consult Meeting (Southeast Region) – Independence Civic Center, 410 N. Penn Ave., Independence, KS 67301 – 9am-12pm

The public is welcome to attend and give input on future transportation projects
21 2019 Fort Scott Community College Business Expo –
2108 S. Horton

The purpose of this event is to display local resources to FSCC students and community. Also for FSCC to continue and/or create new relationships with local businesses

This is a free event with lots of exposure to students and the community. This is also a great opportunity to hire new employees or promote your business

If you would like your business to participate, call Kassie Cate, FSCC Student Activity Coordinator, at 918-801-5060

Complimentary coffee and pastries are available to participating businesses in the faculty lounge (north hall, labeled “Faculty Lounge” above the doorway)

Students will receive a stamp card that will be stamped at each table they visit. Students who visit twelve or more tables and turn in a stamp card will be entered to win raffle prizes
21 Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church,  308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
21
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)
21
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!
22
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 Ascension Via Christi Hospital Fort Scott
Location:  401 Woodland Hills Blvd.
22 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
22 Pioneer Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room,
12pm-1pm
22 Meet & Greet with Congressman Steve Watkins at Boiler Room Brewhaus – 2 S. National, 4-5pm

The public is invited to a meet & greet with Congressman Steve Watkins at Boiler Room Brewhaus at 4pm

Visit Congressman Steve Watkins’ website HERE
22 Recognition of Dick Hedges – 50 years as Tribune guest writer – Hedgehog.INK Book Store, 16 S. Main St.,
4:30-6pm; remarks at 5:15pm (See flyer below)

The public is invited to a reception honoring Dick Hedges as a 50-year guest writer of the Fort Scott Tribune. Dick writes a weekly Saturday article of human interest and everyday happenings
22 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
22 A Star is Born, or Died – Boiler Room Brewhaus,
2 S. National Ave., 7-9pm

Join Boiler Room Brewhaus on Thursday evenings from
7-9pm for karaoke fun. Cheer on your favorite local star!
23-24
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!
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]
24
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
24
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
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!