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McDonalds Refreshed: Grand Opening Dec. 14
McDonald’s Fort Scott is open once again for business, following a hiatus from November 13 to December 8, when the drive-through service only was available.
The restaurant is located at Main and 23rd Street, 2224 S. Main.
“McDonald’s Corporation wants to refresh and re-image McDonald’s nationwide,” Michael Durbin, general manager at the Fort Scott McDonald’s said.
Following the renovation, there are some new features.
A station called a kiosk, where customers can self-order and pay at the kiosk with a debit/credit card or pay at the counter has been installed.
USB ports have been installed throughout the restaurant for cell phone and computer use.
New decor in grey and yellow has been installed.
Also new: no more McCafe HappyHour.
The grand-reopening of the store is Friday, Dec. 14 at 8 a.m., when the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon-cutting event.
A new food menu item is a mushroom swiss burger or chicken sandwich, Durbin said.
There will be food specials throughout the next week, including on Dec. 14 there will be 69 cent cheeseburgers from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Mark McCoy is the owner and there are currently 60 employees.
Quarterly Downtown Meet and Greets Schedule for 2019
The Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce hosts Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greets from 8:30 to 9:30 am at a different downtown location for downtown business owners or representatives, or anyone in the community with an interest in downtown to attend and share thoughts and ideas related to downtown and to stay current on new happenings.
The first one of the year will be pushed back to Tuesday, February 5th as the Ritter’s of Boiler Room Brewhaus will be the host and they are not available on January Tuesday morning dates.
The tentative schedule for the Downtown Meet & Greets for 2019:
All of these meetings are on Tuesdays from 8:30 to 9:30 am:
February 5th – Boiler Room Brewhaus
April 2nd
July 2nd
October 1st
Chamber Coffee at Community Christian Church Dec. 13
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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
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Hosted by:
Community Christian Church
Location:
1919 S. Horton St.
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Click here for Community Christian Church’s website.
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:
December 20th – City Hall
December 27th – No Coffee in Observance of Christmas
January 3 – Chamber Board @ Chamber Office
January 10 – Fort Scott Pharmacy
Lowell Milken Center Reaches 11,000 Visitors for the Year
Jessica Hightower from La Cygne, Kansas_is
the 11,000th visitor to the Lowell Milken Center in 2018
On Tuesday December 11, 2018, the Lowell Milken Center reached a new milestone, hosting its 11,000th visitor of the year, 2018. Jessica Hightower of La Cygne, Kansas visited the Center this afternoon.
Since it’s inception in 2007, the Lowell Milken Center has hosted visitors from 96 countries and all 50 states. People from as far away as Dubai, Chile, and Laos have visited the Center’s exhibit space to learn about unsung heroes who have changed the course of history.
Unsung heroes are celebrated at the Center through student-based projects that incorporate primary source research and the creative arts. The cornerstone project about Irena Sendler, a woman who saved more than 2,500 children during the Holocaust, and the Kansas students that rescued her story has always been a draw for visitors. Lately, the books of children’s author, Cathy Werling, have been receiving nation-wide praise.
About the Lowell Milken Center: The Lowell Milken Center is a non-profit 501 © (3) that works with students and educators within a range of diverse academic disciplines, to develop projects focused on unsung heroes. Once their projects are finished, we advocate the student’s unsung heroes by sharing them in our Hall of Unsung Heroes or our website so people all over the world discover their individual influence and obligation to take actions that improve the lives of others. The Hall of Unsung Heroes is proudly located in Southeast Kansas and showcases some of the top projects developed in collaboration with the Center.
Mistletoe on Main Street, Downtown & Around
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces Mistletoe on Main Street, Downtown & Around will be held this Thursday evening, December 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Retailers in the downtown historic district and other locations throughout town will be decked for the holidays with great gift ideas and will offer refreshments for a fun evening of shopping for gifts and holiday décor.
Store locations will have hidden mistletoe that can be found and returned to the Chamber of Commerce in exchange for $10 in Chamber Bucks, and shoppers will also be able to enter their name in a drawing for a chance to win $50 in Chamber Bucks as well. Carolers from Eugene Ware Youth Choir will be stopping around the different retail locations singing holiday songs for everyone to enjoy.
Participating stores include: Bids & Dibs, Books & Grannies, Courtland Hotel and Spa, Empress Event Center Marketplace, Fort Scott National Historic Site Visitor’s Center, Hedgehog.INK, Iron Star Antiques and Such, J&W Sports Shop, Lowell Milken Center For Unsung Heroes, Main Street Gallery & Gifts, Papa Don’s Pizza, Ruddick’s Furniture, Sekan’s Occasion Shop, Shirt Shack, Sunshine Boutique, and Trader Dave’s. The Front Door Christmas Store will be open at 104 N. National Avenue, and everything in the store will be 40% off.
Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information on this event at (620)223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.
Hedgehog.Ink: Storytime and Artist on Dec. 15
Hedgehog.INK, a bookstore at 16 S. Main that opened recently, is having a children’s story time on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10:30 a.m.
“Several people said they would like to take their children to the library story time, but work (makes it inconvenient), so we are offering one on Saturdays,” Jan Hedges, one of the owners of the Hedgehog.Ink said.
Following the story time, children will be able to decorate sugar cookies, she said.
“Rob Shaw, from Crooner’s, will be leading the children’s Christmas cookie decorating,” Jan said.
There is a story time each month, always on a Saturday morning, with some type of activity following.
A little later in the day, an artist will be featured, along with his work.
The store features a local artist each month.
Tony Fornelli, a local woodcarver, will be showing his wares and telling about his work, at 3 p.m. on Dec. 15.
In addition to the decor, Fornelli also offers carved knives made out of deer antlers.
“He will bring a couple to show, ” she said, “As well as talk about wood carving and how he does it.”
In addition to books, the store sells chocolate, lavender products, goat milk products, handmade cards and gift certificates.
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Mistletoe on Main Street Dec. 13
McDONALD’S RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Re-Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held at McDonald’s on Friday, December 14th, 2018 at 2224 S. Main Street in Fort Scott.
The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. with remarks and the ribbon cutting ceremony starting at 8:15 a.m. Chamber of Commerce members will be invited to stay for refreshments and two drawings following the ceremony.
Owners Mark and Mo McCoy are re-opening McDonald’s after major refurbishment. With this significant construction investment of the NEW McDonald’s of Fort Scott, the transformed restaurant will feature:
• A modernized dining room with globally and locally inspired décor, new furniture and refreshed exterior designs
• An enhanced customer experience, with digital self-order kiosks that make ordering and paying for a meal easier. The kiosks will empower guests to browse the menu, find options and tailor their meal just the way they want
• A remodeled counter that allows for new table service, offering guests the opportunity to relax while their food is being made
• Bright and easy to read digital menu boards inside and at the drive-thru
• New designated parking spots for curbside pick-up through mobile order and pay
• Expanded McCafé counters and larger display cases
For more information contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-223-3566.
DelBrenna Trunkshow Dec. 6 At Crooner’s
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Ciao! We are thrilled to announce our 2018 Holiday Trunk Show date for one of our favorite venues: Crooner’s Lounge!
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Free Rack of Coats Outside At Bid and Dibs
Angela Simon, the owner of Bids and Dibs, 19 S. National, puts out a rack of free coats and bedding Monday afternoon.
Simons said since the Beacon is no longer distributing clothing and bedding, she knows there is a need in the cold weather for such items.
Some people leave a coat, and take one, she said.