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To raise money to cover costs for Legion Veterans programs and youth programs such as Boys State, Girls State, Oratorical and the Cadet Law Academy, Post 25 will be hosting a Vintage Toy/Comic Books/Sports Cards Show on Saturday, November 2 from 9 am – 3 p.m at Buck Run Community Center.

The Post 25 Color Guard will be offering food and beverages during the toy show to raise money for their uniforms and equipment.

One never knows who has a stash of sport cards to sell or cases of Hot Wheels or Matchbox cars needing a new home.

Carl Jowers. Post 25 Commander.

Click below for the flyer:

Fort Scott American Legion Post 25 Toy Fort Scott American Legion Post 25 Toy Show Rev 1

Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott

Presbyterian Village Car Show: Entries Wanted

September 4, 2019 Submitted Story Leave a comment

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village presents a

CAR SHOW

Thursday, September 12th at 4pm

Entries wanted!!

Join Fort Scott Presbyterian Village

for a Car Show on

Thursday, September 12th at 4pm

2401 S. Horton St., Fort Scott

Fill up on hot dogs, chips and drinks!

Trophies presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners!

Live music by Lynn Oliphant!

To enter a car in the show, please RSVP by Sept. 9th to Becky Kellum

by clicking here: [email protected]

or call 620-223-5550

Visit Presbyterian Village’s website by clicking HERE

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

What’s Happening in Fort Scott Aug. 30 by the Chamber of Commerce

August 30, 2019 Submitted Story Leave a comment

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
	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]
Aug. 30-Sept. 2	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
30-31	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!
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]
31	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
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 & 3 girls. Concession stands open. Chances for donated items. Champion shirts to the winners!
Aug. 31-Sept. 2	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
Sept. 1	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
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
3-4	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!
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: – buy 10 BINGO cards & one raffle entry for $5 – purchase additional BINGO cards for $1 each – daubers will be available for purchase for $2 each – each winner gets a candy prize and a raffle ticket for the 50/50 prize – free popcorn at the door – concessions will be available for purchase
3	City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 123 S. Main, 6pm
4	Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
4	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
4	Bourbon County Coalition Monthly Meeting – Basement of the First Baptist Church, 123 Scott Ave., 12pm
4	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)
4	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!
5	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
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 7-9pm for karaoke fun. Cheer on your favorite local star!
6-7	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!
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!
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
7	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
7	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
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
7	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: – Eight 22 lb. washers, two 40 lb. washers, two 60 lb. washers, one 80 lb. washer, eight 30 lb. dryers, four 40 lb. dryers, one 75 lb. dryer The Washateria will be open from 8am-8pm, 7 days per week (Note: the Washateria will be unattended from 8am-12pm on Sundays.) Lori Lovelace also has the Fort Scott Community Clothes Closet on the site, which is a 501c3 non-profit. The clothes closet will be run by volunteers. If you would like to volunteer or would like to be a Board member, there is an organizational meeting August 15th at 6pm at Washateria. 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: – Terri Floyd: 620-224-7221 – Deb Anderson: 620-224-8650 – The Chamber: 620-223-3566
7	Back to School Bash at Holmtown Pub – 206 N. National Ave., 9pm-1pm DJ Ray Ray will be spinning tunes on the patio

Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott, Health Care

Fort Scott Dialysis Center to Close Sept. 30

August 30, 2019 Loretta George Leave a comment

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.”

Business, Fort Scott

Free Wash/Dry The First Week of Washateria

August 29, 2019 Loretta George Leave a comment

From left: Carol Oakleaf, owner and Lori Lovelace, manager of Fort Scott Washateria, stand in front of the alterations/starch and press building still being completed.

Carol Oakleaf and Lori Lovelace are gearing up for the grand opening Sept. 7 of the Fort Scott Washateria, 501 S. National Avenue.

From Sept. 7 to 14, Lovelace said free washing and drying will be offered at the laundry mat with the signing up for a loyalty card.

“It’s free promotion of the business,” Lovelace said. “You have to provide your own detergent and drying sheets or buy them from us.”

Oakleaf and Lovelace give a tour of the Washateria to Lindsay Madison, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Director and Jody Hoenor, Bourbon County Economic Director on Wednesday morning.

The promotional first week of business will be to help customers get used to the highly technical washing and drying machines, Carol Oakleaf said.

Lovelace is the manager, Oakleaf is the owner and they have hired D.J. White as the manager-in-training, and Christina Walker as a part-time employee.

“It will be all hands on deck that week,” Lovelace said.

The hours will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. On Sunday mornings no assistant will be available, Oakleaf said.

In addition to the laundry mat, the business is offering a variety of other clothes cleaning services, which will begin at a later date, once the first week is over, she said.

Services such as pick up and delivery of laundry for both residential and commercial, alterations, starch and press, and wash-dry-fold of clothing.

The alteration building, separate from the main facility will also house the starch and press equipment for clothing.

Community Clothes Closet

The Community Clothes Closet had an organizational meeting on Aug. 15, with about ten people attending, Oakleaf said.

Lovelace will be the director and Oakleaf the president of the philanthropic group that will sort, stack and distribute donated clothing to those in need.

The inside of the CCC shed is nearing completion.

Another meeting will put into place others needed on the board: secretary, treasurer and five directors, plus members.

“They will plan how to operate and chart the course for the clothes closet,” Lovelace said.

“A lot of people on the Beacon board were at the meeting,” Lovelace said. The Beacon is another helping agency that recently stopped accepting clothes donations.

The closet is “expensive and time-consuming,” Lovelace said. “We already have a set up (to launder and store the clothing). We are going to work with as many service organizations as we can,” to get it up and running.

Lovelace said they are already accepting clothing donations, even though the Community Clothes Closet building is not complete yet.

“We won’t be distributing until at least Oct. 1,” she said. “My sheds need to be finished.”

Contact Lovelace at 620.215.1314 for more information.

Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee Hosted By Washateria Aug. 29

August 28, 2019 Submitted Story Leave a comment

WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER

Join us for Chamber Coffee

Hosted by:

Fort Scott Washateria

Location:

501 S. National Ave.

Thursday, August 29, 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:

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.)

September 26 – Diehl Banwart Bolton CPA’s P.A. (70th Anniversary)

Bourbon County, Business, Entertainment

Rosie’s Cabin Open House

August 27, 2019 Loretta George Leave a comment

Kelsey and Kaley Blythe, managers of Rosie’s Cabin and Wedding- Event Venue, just west of Uniontown, stand on the porch of the newly renovated cabin.

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.

The backside of Rosie’s Cabin shows the staircase that leads to the second-floor space that has a futon and area for a groom to get ready for the wedding. The first floor would accommodate the bridal party.

In the past, the cabin has been used for the bridal party to get dressed in and then walk to the lodge.

Kelsey and Kaley Blythe show off the renovations of Rosie’s Cabin during the open house event August 24. Pictured is the kitchen/living room areas.

The upstairs space that has a futon, desk and hanging space for clothes.

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 walkway from the cabin to the lodge. During the grand opening, guests enjoyed a meal on the front porch of the lodge.

The food set up for the grand opening meal.

One end of the lodge was set up to showcase the venue. There is a fireplace at the southeast end of the lodge.

The deck extension has a pergola with a view of the pond, which many have used as a backdrop for reciting their wedding vows.

Paige Blythe, a niece of the couple, seems to be enjoying the open house.

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.

Art, Bourbon County, Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott

What’s Happening In Fort Scott Aug. 23 Edition

August 23, 2019 Submitted Story Leave a comment

	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]
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!
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 620-223-9351, Vera Norris 620-215-2066 or Terri Williams 620-215-3202, or at the door the night of the concert. All proceeds to benefit FSBC Building Fund for our new Family Life Center 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. Pre-register at the tap room
27	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!
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
28	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)
28	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!
29	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.
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 7-9pm for karaoke fun. Cheer on your favorite local star!
30	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!
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]
31	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
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 & 3 girls. Concession stands open. Chances for donated items. Champion shirts to the winners!
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Business, Government, Kansas

Industrial Hemp Regulations Draft Available for Public Input

August 23, 2019 Submitted Story Leave a comment

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

August 23, 2019 Loretta George Leave a comment

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.”