The Quarterly Downtown Meet and Greet, hosted by the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 3 at Common Ground Coffee Co., 116 S. Main
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New Marketing Plan For Tri-Valley
Tri-Valley Developmental Services, a local provider of social services to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, has begun a new marketing plan.
“We don’t tell enough of all the good things we do,” Executive Director Tim Cunningham told the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce weekly coffee attendees Thursday morning.
“A lot of people don’t know we are a one-stop shop for services they could need,” he continued. ” A lot of people don’t know we strive to make people as independent as possible. A lot of people move people, we keep them in their hometown.”
Cunningham said TVDS started in 1974 and has been in Fort Scott since 1977.
They currently serve 53 individuals at the facility at 4305 Campbell Drive in Fort Scott’s Industrial Park.
Cunningham introduced Barb McCord who is the horticulture therapist at the facility, which houses a greenhouse.
McCord told the attendees there will be no auction fundraiser this year because it happens every other year and this is an off year, but she will be having a one day sale of plants in May.
Additionally, plants raised in the greenhouse were offered as a gift, one per person, when the attendees departed the coffee social.
Cunningham said the annual Cruise Nite in Chanute has a goal to raise $25,000 this year, to provide homes for people with disabilities.
The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are Greg Motley, chairman; Needleman, past chairman; Gina Shelton, finance chair; Geoff Southwell, chairman-elect business, and resource division Chair; Alysia Johnston, workforce development division chair; David Lipe, grassroots division chair.
Happenings In Fort Scott March 30-April 1
Schedule of Special Events in Fort Scott,
March 30 – April 1, 2018
Provided by the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Center231 E. Wall
FRI, SAT – 8:30 am – 4:00 pm – Art Project: New Faces New Neighbors Fort Scott National Historic Site – History & Art come together. Kids have created textile works of art that
encompass the change of Fort Scott NHS throughout its history.
FRI & SAT – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Livestock Sales – Fort Scott Livestock Market – 2131 Maple Rd.
You don’t have to be a buyer to watch the sale and visit the café.
FRI & SAT – 10am-last tour leaves at 3 pm – 50 Minute narrated Trolley tours of Fort Scott, at the Chamber
FRIDAY, March 30th Good Friday
8:00 am – Water/Ways Exhibit on display- Fort Scott Regional Tourism Center – 231 E. Wall St
8:00 am – 5:00 pm – FSHS Thespian Rummage Sale – Fort Scott High School 1005 S. Main.
9:00 am – 5:45 pm – Used Book Sale – Library Events Room 201 S. National Ave.
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm -FSCC “Escape the Fort” Escape Room – Contact Matt Glades at [email protected]
or call 620.223.2700 ext. 3520 to set up a time. “May the odds be ever in your favor”-Hunger Games.
SATURDAY, March 31st
8:00 – 12:00 pm – FSHS Thespian Rummage Sale – Fort Scott High School 1005 S. Main.
9:00 am – Gun Park Trail Work Sessions. 1010 Park Ave, Fort Scott. Meet at Shelter House No. 7.
9:00 am – Basic Riders Skills Course – Motorcycle Ministry at Twister Trailer, 400 N. National Ave.
This is a Non-Certification course. Everyone is welcome.
9:00 am – 10:30 am – Eggstravaganza Crafts at BRCC- Preschool to 5th grade. Crafts, face painting, snacks, and drinks. Please pre-register $1 registration fee.
10:00 am – Rhythm and Bliss at Shiney Studios – 123 S. National Ave – A fun and invigorating all levels class
10:00 am – Care to Share Bake Sale at Ruddick’s Furniture Sidewalk Sale -Downtown Fort Scott
11:00 am – 2:0 pm – Easter Bunny at Price Chopper 2322 S. Main St. Fort Scott –
Photo Opportunities for Mom & Dad – Candy for the children.
1:00 pm – Free screening of “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”, -The Empress Event Center, 7 N Main St.
1:00 pm – FSCC Hounds Baseball vs Neosho County – Doubleheader Games at 1 pm & 4 pm
6:00 pm – Sir Winston Churchill at Liberty Theatre 113 S. Main St. Watch History come to Life on Stage. Sponsored by Friends of the Fort.
EASTER SUNDAY, April 1st Happy Easter!!!
9:00 am – Near Death Experience Sermon Series begins – Community Christian Church 1919 Horton
10:50 am – Resurrection Sunday – Fort Scott Southern Baptist Church
10:00 am – Easter Brunch Buffet – Crooner’s 117 S. Main St. Reservations Required (620-224-9787)
Menu: Ham & Beef Carving Station, Made to order Crab Cakes, Shrimp Cocktail, Quiche, Scalloped Potatoes Salad Bar, Desserts and more.
11:00am Easter Dinner – Nate’s Place Restaurant & Lounge – 750 S. National. Ave.
Reservations encouraged. 620-223-3644
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Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Job Of The Day
JOB OF THE DAY – FULL-TIME MACHINIST – WARD KRAFT INC.
Ward Kraft is seeking applicants for a machinist to ensure all machine shop fabricated parts and assemblies are fabricated to high standards. Qualifications include; Previous experience, Able to operate a manual lathe, mill, and CNC setup. For more information visit http://ow.ly/OMBD30jd3Vd
Chamber Of Commerce Job Of the Day-City Of Fort Scott
JOB OF THE DAY- SEASONAL LABORER- CITY OF FORT SCOTT
The City of Fort Scott is seeking applicants for Seasonal Laborer’s to work under direct supervision of the Parks & Facilities Manager. This position maintains grounds of public property. Essential Duties include: Cutting grass, trim and edge sidewalks, prune shrubs, cleans drainage ditches and culverts, empty trash and replace liners. Performing duties require walking, lifting 25-50 lbs, and exposure to outside weather. Apply here: http://ow.ly/iZEw30j8ZyL
Duncans Host Public Meeting To Answer Questions
Denise and Bobby Duncan are opening their residence located at 102 S. National Ave., to the public this evening at 6 p.m. to answer questions and concerns about their recent closure of the Beaux Art Center.
“We are hoping to have documents ready….there has been a lot of misinformation,” Denise Duncan said.
The event is “especially for people in the historic district,” Duncan said. “And people that rent historic buildings.”
Both she and husband, Bobby will be there, she said.
The Duncan’s have had several discussions about the building with city officials that have been unsatisfactory, she said.
Denise Duncan contends that because their residence is a historic building, a code footprint is not needed. Additionally, they contend that the code footprint provided to the city is incorrect, she said.
“The code footprint regulation, K.A.R. 22-1-7, defines minimum features… for an objective evaluation by uniform application of state law using minimum resources. It also makes the code footprint available to assist local fire and building officials (to) view new construction and changes in use,” according to http://firemarshal.ks.gov/division/prevention/plans-review-code-footprint.
“The State Fire Marshall verified that it (their building) is on the state historic register,” she said. “Since it is on the historic register they are giving the city power to make waivers, exceptions, and variances on such matters.”
The City of Fort Scott hired Zingre and Associates P.A. to make the code footprint.
“Zingre’s code footprint is full of errors,” Duncan said.
Among Zingre’s biggest concerns is lack of proper egress width for stairways and doors based on the calculated occupant load of the building and how this load would spread out among the building’s two exits, according to his letter to the city, which was provided by Duncan.
Egress is an exit, according to the dictionary.
The Duncan’s will explain these contentions and others this evening at the meeting they are hosting.
Hoener’s Will Renovate 124 E. Wall: New Liquor Store And Apartments Are Planned
The Hole in the Wall Liquor Store is moving.
The store, currently at 13 W. Oak will be moving to 124 E. Wall soon.
“Hopefully we will be able to start work in the next month,” Jody Hoener who along with husband Roy own the liquor store. ” We meet with our contractor this week to get our timeline nailed down.”
They have hired Hofer and Hofer of Humboldt to do the work of renovating what is known locally as the “Old Spoiled Brat Building” at the corner of Wall and Scott streets.
“Mike Hofer is a great contractor and an upstanding individual,” Hoener said. “I look forward to working with him and his crew.’
On March 6 Hoener was on the Fort Scott City Commission Agenda for consideration of bids and Community Development Block Grant approval for renovation of the property at 124 E. Wall.
Susan Galemore, a grant administrator for Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission, informed the Commission that this project was recently rebid a second time, according to the city minutes.
The second round of bids produced three bids, with the low bid from Hofer and Hofer in the amount of $150,084. This amount is still about $50,000 over the projected budget for the project as the grant amount is $95,000, according to the city minutes.
City Finance Director Jon Garrison prepared a spreadsheet reflecting the grant in the amount of $95,000, the City of Fort Scott contribution of $30,000, and the Economic Development Grant in the amount of $3,000. The Hoener’s contribution is $49,759. The total project is $177,759, according to the minutes.
” (City Manager) Dave Martin and Jon Garrison at the City have made this project smooth and have been involved since inception,” Hoener said. “We all have the same goal to move our city and it’s economic growth forward. It’s amazing what can happen when everyone is working towards that same vision.”
The Hoener’s will also be adding housing opportunities to the community.
“Our plan is to move Hole in the Wall Liquor to the new building with apartments in the upstairs,” she said. ” In the back, the empty lot is ours too, we will create a patio space for tasting events.”
“We do not own the building at the location we are at now and wanted to make an investment in our community,” Hoener said. “This building (on Wall Street) is an eyesore to the gateway of our downtown and has been for half a decade. It needed to be fixed and what better way than to use our resources and business to work towards our downtown revitalization. (It’s a)Great location. ”
Glimpses Of Chamber Dinner
The 2018 Annual Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Awards Celebration was held at the Liberty Theater, March 15.
On the agenda were the social hour, silent auction, dinner, a live auction, and award presentations.
Guest speakers were Marci Penner and WenDee Rowe of the Kansas Sampler Foundation.
Farmers Market Plans For Season, And Is Looking For Honey Vendors
The Fort Scott Farmers Market group met Thursday evening to review 2017 and look to this season possibilities.
The market sets up stalls in front of the Fort Scott National Historic Site at the north end of Main Street starting in May on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. until noon and Tuesday evenings from 4-6 p.m.
It continues until October.
Market stall fees are $5 per day and there is a $5 application fee to reserve a vendor space. Or there is a discounted fee of $4 per day if pre-paid in the amount of $108 for the 27-week market space.
A new president of the market was elected, Stacey Atkins.
Beverly Brown was re-elected as treasurer.
Atkins was the secretary in 2017 and that position is still open.
In 2017 the group facilitated:
- Breakfast on the Bricks, where customers can purchase a breakfast on Saturday mornings while attending the market.
- Several demonstrations of interest to the community, such as CPR and rain barrels.
- Tuesday evening strawberry shortcakes social.
- Once a month raffle drawing, starting in June, with market vendors contributing goods for the prize.
- The Third Saturday Marketplace, working in collaboration with the City of Fort Scott, the market moved to historic downtown on Main Street once a month.
- Special music that entertains while customers stroll through the market.
- Children’s activities.
The group is looking for honey producers, at the request of community members.
Group member Vickie Shead said she has some honey but production has been difficult with the drift of herbicides that have helped to decimate her bee population.
Traditional offerings of this market are veggies, fruit, eggs, crafts, jellies/jams, baked goods, herbs, live plants, nuts, and pottery.
This year Fort Scott Kiwanis has offered to do Breakfast on the Bricks the first Saturday in May, according to Mickie Kraft, a group member.
Group member Ronnie Brown told about the Bourbon County Food Alliance that he is a part of.
“They were talking about how they could help us, possibly furnishing entertainment, breakfast, public relations, and help with the business part,” Brown said. “They want to see this farmers market extended.”
Brown also mentioned Project 17, which is a regional economic development and community engagement initiative in the southeast region of the state, according to a K-State website.
“Bob Marshall helped initiate it,” Brown said. Marshall was a Kansas Senator from 2009 to 2013.
“Local food is a by-word now,” Brown said. “There is a lot to look forward to, a lot of enthusiasm.”
Newly elected President Stacey Atkins told the group about a program through a Pathways Grant that is seeking input from local food producers.
“On May 3, a Buy and Sell-Meet and Greet will be at 5:30 p.m. at Memorial Hall,” Atkins said. “This meeting will be to bridge the divide between local gardeners and retail food sellers.”
Shamrock Saturday
This Saturday, March 17, is St. Patrick’s Day. The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to get out and shop participating retailers for a “Shamrock Saturday” shopping promotion.
Participating retailers will have a Shamrock flyer posted on their window or door, and IF you are wearing green you will qualify for any drawings, deals, or discounts they may be offering. Those participating will have a drawing for $50 in Chamber Bucks gift certificates that may be used at over 50 local stores and restaurants.
May your day be filled with luck as you shop and celebrate this Saturday; shop local, shop the Fort for St. Patrick’s Day this weekend.
Contact the Chamber with any questions or for more information at 620-223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.
Chamber Coffee at Briggs March 15
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Chamber Live Auction Packages Preview
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce would like to share a few of the Live Auction packages that will be available for purchase at the 2018 Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration tomorrow night March 15 at Liberty Theatre.
1). The Downtown Party – Value $600
Make your way to Downtown Fort Scott and celebrate any occasion at Sharky’s Pub and Grub with 25 of your closest friends! This package includes the entire 3rd floor, food, beer, and wine! A catered affair of wings, chips & salsa, meatballs, spin dip, a half keg of either Blue Moon or Boulevard Wheat donated by Hole in the Wall Liquor, and Wine donated by Libation Station. This will give you a chance to host a party without all the worries that go with hosting! **Reservations are based on availability** Sponsored by Hole in the Wall, Libation Station and Sharky’s Pub & Grub
2). Let’s Par-Tee! – Value $595
If the words PAR-TEE sounds like music to your hears, then this package is perfect for you. You can spend time with your Family or Par-Tee alone. Either way, you can perfect your swing with this One Year Family Golf Course Membership to Woodland Hills Golf Course! Courtesy of Dave Martin & the City of Fort Scott.
3). This Is How I Roll- Value $425
If you have NEVER said “My other car is…” or If you can roll everywhere BUT the Golf Course, you will want this One Year Golf Cart Rental at Woodland Hills Golf Course. Courtesy of Dave Martin & the City of Fort Scott Woodland Hills Golf Course.
4). Brew & ‘Cue – Value $550 –
You and 9 of your friends can Join Jim and Martha Scott on their patio to enjoy some of Jim’s Famous ‘Cue while Sippin on some Ice Cold Brew. Includes appetizers, a Selection of Smoked Meats (Kansas City Style) and Traditional Sides of Smokestack baked beans, and the BEST Macaroni Salad and Coleslaw around. And be sure to save some room because it comes with one of Martha’s Fabulous Desserts as well.
5). Tumbleweed Country Music & Camping Festival held June 14-16 – Value $2600
Enjoy a weekend of Real Country Music with Friends and Family OR Host Employees and/or Customers at the
3rd Annual Tumbleweed Country Music & Camping Festival held for the 1st time in LaCygne KS. Enjoy music from artist Cody Johnson, Marty Stuart and many more, Camping, Canoe Trips, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Helicopter Rides (just $20), Zip Line, Rock Wall, Archery, Hiking, Fishing, Showers, Cabins, Food Trucks KC Style, Petting Zoo, Craft Vendors and Horse-Drawn Carriages. There is something for everyone.
6.) Get Fit! Value $1000
This package includes a one-year family membership to Mercy Health for Life, 3 sessions in the Hydroworx 300, 6 personal trainer sessions with Mr. Flex himself – Rich Wallace, 4 nutritional coaching sessions with Sherise Beckham, Resistance Tubes – short and long. A Jump rope, Weights, Hand Grips, Waist pack, Sun Visor, Dry-Tex Shirt, Protein bars & energy chews. Sponsored by Mercy, Mercy Health for life & the Chamber Work Force Development Team.
7). Hometown Pride Fan Package – Value $432
This package is brought to you by USD 234 Fort Scott schools and Fort Scott Community College. You can never have too much fan gear. This package includes t-shirts, a windbreaker, decals for your car, John Deere towels, and much more. Play a little tune on your guitar with custom tiger guitar picks made by students at Fort Scott Middle School. Dress in your new gear and then head to Fort Scott’s own Papa Don’s Restaurant for pizza, bread-sticks or maybe a hot sub. Come cheer on your favorite Tigers and Greyhounds with a sports pass giving you entry into every game. Sponsored by USD 234, FSCC and the Chamber Downtown Division.
8). Girls Night Out – 5 Course Dinner – Priceless
You and 7 guests, will enjoy a private dining experience in the Iron Star Loft above the Downtown storefront. This 5-course meal is hosted by Barbara Trimbur and includes Soup or Appetizer, Salad, Individual Beef Wellington, Roasted Vegetables, and Dessert. Guest are invited to bring their favorite beverage. Get the girls together and bid on this wonderful evening sponsored by Iron Star Antiques & Such.
9). Chiefs Kingdom $360
This package includes 4 tickets to a 2018 Kansas City Chiefs Pre-Season game with seats on the Front Row behind the visitor’s bench Donated by David Shepherd and Bourbon County Cars. Gas Cards from Pets and a Certificate from Price Chopper.
And More.