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What’s Happening In Fort Scott: June 11 Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
June 11th Weekly Newsletter
Midwest Showcase Tournament at LaRoche Baseball Complex
June 10th ~13th
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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TROLLEY TOURS!
Every Friday & Saturday!
50-minute Narrated Trolley Tour
of Historic Fort Scott. Every hour on the hour. Depart from The Fort Scott
Chamber at 231 E. Wall St.
Friday hours: 11 am until 3 pm
Saturday hours: 10 am until 2 pm.
$6 Adults & $4 for 12 yrs & under.
6/10 thru 6/13 – Midwest Showcase Tournament II @ LaRoche Baseball Complex. Clickhere to see bracket & more details about this event.
6/11 & 6/12- St. Mary’s MEGA Garage Sale! Kennedy Gym Fri. 6:30 am – 6 pm & Sat. 7 am to 11 am. Click here for more info.
6/11 & 6/12- Fort Scott Christian Heights Country Store & Auction including 5K Run & 2 Mile Fun Walk, auction, supper & more. Click here for more info. Friday garage sale 9am-3pm, Saturday events start with Run/Walk @ 7:30am, country store 9am-3pm, supper 4-6pm, auction 6pm.
6/11 – Museum of Creativity Open Play session, 10am-2pm and 4pm-8pm, click here for more info., 102 S. National Ave.
6/11 – Friday Night Karaoke at The Boiler Room Bewhaus! 7 pm until 10 pm! 2 S. National St.
6/11 – Friday Night concert at the Heritage Park Pavillion presents Mike & Lita Miller from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Click here for more info.
6/11 & 12th – ROCKBALLET Dance Recital by Kristin Lewis Gorman “A Red Carpet Debut” at The Bicknell Family Center for the Arts in Pittsburg, KS. Click here for more info.
6/11 & 6/17 – Fort Scott Cinema. Now showing: Petter Rabbit 2, In the Heights, Spirit Untamed & The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard. Click here for more info.
6/12 – Farmers’ Market, 8am to noon, Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort.
6/12 – Kansas Conceal Carry Class, 8am, click here for more info. Sign up at Fort Scott Gun & Pawn by June 9th for $75.
6/12 – Cornhole Tournament at Holmtown Pub to benefit Care to Share. 206 National Ave. See flyer below.
6/12 – Eastern Kansas Swine Show Series @ Bourbon County Fairgrounds. Click here for more info.
6/12 – Mapleton Homecoming Celebration – Ice Cream Social & Dance. 7 to 11 pm
6/14- Downtown Retailer’s Shopping Spree, celebrating Flag Day!
6/15 – Lego Club hosted by Museum of Creativity, Tuesdays through August, 4:30-5:30pm, click here for more info.
Save the Date for Lavender Fest!
Saturday, June 19th
Click here for info.!
MORE COMING NEXT WEEKEND
6/18 – 6/20- Adam LaRoche 16U Tournament @ LaRoche Baseball Complex
6/19 – Jazz and R & B Violinist, Dominique Hammons Music Performance at The Liberty Theater. Fundraiser for Gordon Parks Museum. Click here to view more information.
6/19 – Fort Scott Paint in the Park by Creative Signs “USA Flag” Click hereto view more information.
SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Downtown Fort Scott is booming!
Click here for Chamber member
specialty shopping & other retail in
Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.
FITNESS FOR EVERYONE IN FS!
Many fitness options are available…
SPIN classesnow offered bySmallville Athletics, every Mon & Wed at 5:15 pm, and Tu & Thurs at 6 pm. $5/class or $50/mo. unlimited.
Total Body Fitness ~ M & W Karen Reinbolt at BRCC@
8:15 am $20/8 week session.
Zumba~ M,W, F @ 6pm Monalynn Decker at BRCC $40 for a 12-week session.
Indoor Fitness/Gyms at
I AM Rehab + Fitness, Smallville Athletics, and Buck Run!
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER BOOSTER MEMBERS!
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Chamber Coffee hosted by Sharky’s Pub & Grub

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting ceremony this Thursday, June 10th at 8 a.m. to celebrate the tenth-year anniversary of Sharky’s Pub & Grub in the Downtown Historic District at 16 N. National Avenue. Coffee, juice and light refreshments will be served. Enter your name for a prize drawing.

Owner’s Dave and Tina Lipe celebrating 10 years of Sharky’s in our community.  Join us at 8 am this Thursday to celebrate and thank the Lipe’s and staff for all they do to provide a great dining & event venue for our community.

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! June 4th Weekly Newsletter

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It’s Good Ol’ Days Festival Weekend
in Fort Scott!
Click here for schedule.
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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6/3 thru 6/6 – Midwest Showcase Tournament I @ LaRoche Baseball Complex. Clickhere to see more details about this event.
GOOD OL’ DAYS FESTIVAL
VENDOR STREET FAIR & FOOD TRUCKS
DOWNTOWN BOTH FRIDAY NIGHT & ALL DAY SATURDAY!
PLUS – MUCH MORE BELOW!
Vendor Booths & Food Trucks are Friday 5-10pm and Saturday 9am-6pm (addtl. vendors on Sat.)
6/4 – Good Ol’ Days Chicken Dinner |4:30~6pm. Tickets needed to be purchased ahead of time.
6/4 – Good Ol’ Days Parade celebrating 40 Years of Family, Friends & Fun, 6pm! Following the traditional parade route, 6th & Main to Wall, west to National Ave., south to 6th St.
6/4 – After the parade – Pioneer Harvest Tractor Display, 3rd & Main St. by Landmark Bank, AND Saturday from 9am to 6pm.
6/4 – Red Garter Saloon Show, 7pm, 3rd & Main ~ AND all day Saturday on the hour from 10am to 5pm.
6/4 – 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament, 7pm, Fisher Park South Ballfield, 5th & Main St.
6/4 – Live Music & Street Dance featuring The Wayward Betty’s, 7-10pm, 1st & Main at Heritage Park Pavilion, bring a lawn chair.
6/4 – Live Music @ Boiler Room Brewhaus featuring Sarah Loethen, 7-9pm, corner of Wall & National Ave.
6/4 – Outdoor Movie Night featuring Grease, Skubitz Plaza at dusk.
6/5 – Farmers’ Market, Wall & Scott St.
6/5 – Dragoon Charge 5K Run or Walk, Frary Stadium (9th & Main), click here for info.
6/5 – Pony Rides, 9am-7pm on Skubitz Plaza.
6/5 – Tye Dyed T-Shirt Making, 9am-1pm on Skubitz Plaza.
6/5 – Baby Contest, 10am, Memorial Hall, Registration starts at 9am.
6/5 – Caricatures, 10am-2pm, Skubitz Plaza.
6/5 – Kids Fun Area on Skubitz Plaza 10am to 2pm, Bounce Houses, Wrecking Ball, Radical Run, and Hippo Chow Down (hungry hippo).
6/5 – Petting Zoo, 1st & Scott St., $5 entry fee.
6/5 – Zip Line, Wall St. between National & Main.
6/5 – Trolley Rides, 50-minute narrated tours of Historic Fort Scott, leave on the hour from the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St., 10am to 2pm (last tour at 2pm).
6/5 – Balloonist, 12pm to 4pm.
6/5 – Street Dance & Live music featuring Charlie & Julia Barrale, 7-10pm, 1st & Main at Heritage Park Pavilion, bring a lawn chair.
6/5 – Outdoor Movie Night featuring Twister, Skubitz Plaza at dusk, bring a lawn chair or blanket, concessions available.
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Additional Events this Weekend!
6/3 to 6/6 – Midwest Showcase Baseball Tournament, LaRoche Baseball Complex.
6/5 – Garage Sale to benefit Fulton Community Center Maintenance, 8am to 2pm.
6/5 – FSHS Tiger Baseball Golf Tournament, 8am, Woodland Hills Golf Course.
6/5 – Livestock Sale @ Fort Scott Livestock Market, 10am.
6/5 & 6/6 – Hollister Shooting Range Open for Shooting, Sat. 1-4pm, Sunday noon-5pm.
6/7 – Museum of Creativity Open Play Session, 10am-2pm, 102 S. National Ave, click here.
6/7 – Meeting for anyone interested in learning more about planning for the BKRT ~ Big Kansas Road Trip, 2pm, Common Ground Loading Dock Area, BKRT coming to Bourbon, Crawford & Cherokee Counties May 2022.
6/8 – Congressman LaTurner Staff Mobile Office Hours, anyone welcome, City Hall, 3:30-4:30pm.
6/10 – Recycled Plant Container Swap @ Bids & Dibs, 5:30pm, click here for more info.
Save the Date for Lavender Fest!
Saturday, June 19th
Click here for info.!
SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Downtown Fort Scott is booming!
Click here for Chamber member
specialty shopping & other retail in
Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.
FITNESS FOR EVERYONE IN FS!
Many fitness options are available…
SPIN classesnow offered bySmallville Athletics, every Mon & Wed at 5:15 pm, and Tu & Thurs at 6 pm. $5/class or $50/mo. unlimited.
Total Body Fitness ~ M & W Karen Reinbolt at BRCC@
8:15 am $20/8 week session.
Zumba~ M,W, F @ 6pm Monalynn Decker at BRCC $40 for a 12-week session.
Indoor Fitness/Gyms at
I AM Rehab + Fitness, Smallville Athletics, and Buck Run!
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER BOOSTER MEMBERS!
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Chamber Coffee hosted by The Fort Scott Good Ol’ Day’s Committee

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by the Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days Committee, Thursday, June 3rd at 8 a.m. on Skubitz Plaza, Downtown Fort Scott. In case of rain we will continue under the Boardwalk at the North end of Main Street facing the Fort.

Shawn O’Brien, Chairman, and the Good Ol’ Days committee are excited to celebrate the four-decade anniversary of the Good Ol’ Days festival with the theme of 40 years of Family, Friends and Fun. 

Tickets are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce for the Good Ol’ Chicken Dinner to be held Friday, June 4th, and the Talent Show to be held Thursday, June 3rd. The Chamber is also taking entries for the Good Ol’ Days Parade planned for 6pm Friday, June 4th. The full schedule of events may be found on the festival website fortscottgoodoldays.com.

Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served along with door prizes.

Chamber members and guests are invited to Chamber Coffee events each Thursday at 8 a.m. to network, make announcements, hear about happenings in the community as well as learn about the host business or organization.

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Good Ol’ Days Parade Entry Registration

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The Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
is taking registrations for
Parade Entries
for the
40th Annual
Good Ol’ Days Festival!
Click HERE to register online.
Click HERE for a printable registration form.
The 2021 Good Ol’ Days Festival Parade
is drawing near!
The deadline for entries is
Wednesday, June 2nd
@ 1:00 p.m.
Entries which arrive without pre-registering
will not be allowed in the parade.
The theme for this year’s festival is
“40 Years of Family, Friends & Fun”
For full festival information, please visit the
Good Ol’ Days website by clickinghere.
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce,
231 E. Wall, Fort Scott, KS 66701
620.223.3566
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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! May 28th Weekly Newsletter

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2021
Merchant Madness
Sidewalk Sale! Friday, May 28th &
Saturday, May 29th
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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5/27 & 5/28 – 6A State Baseball Tournament @ LaRoche Baseball Complex, click here for bracket.
5/28 thru 5/31- Fort Scott National Historic Site Honor the Fallen, Memorial Weekend “Symbols of Sacrifice”, Click here to join the FSHS in placing the flags for the Field of Honor Friday morning at 9 am & learn more about this event.
5/28 – WW II Sailor Returns Home, William Barnett. Graveside service at 1:30 p.m. open to the community & visitors, park outside the National Cemetary gates and walk/be escorted to service.
5/28 – Museum of Creativity Open Play Session Click hereto view all the crafts, games, exhibits we will be having from 10 am -2 pm & 4 ~ 8 pm. 209.275.2372
5/28 & 5/29 2021 Merchant Madness Sidewalk Sales Downtown & around Fort Scott!. Clickhere to see all the participating retailers. Two or more stores will also be doing an in-store drawing for a special gift.
5/28 & 5/29 Trolley Tours depart from The Fort Scott Chamber, 231 E. Wall St. 50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott, leaving from the Chamber & Visitor Center Fridays (11 am, 12 pm 1 pm and 2 pm) & Saturdays (10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm) throughout the summer. $6 adults, $4 children.
5/28 & 5/29 FSHS Tiger Drama Camp Performs “The Legend of Mulan” Friday at 7 pm, and again on Sat. at 2 pm. Click Here to read the full details of showtimes, location, and fees.
5/28 – 7 pm Friday Night Concerts at Heritage Park Pavilion ~ Rick Hite on the Guitar & Vocalist. Click here to see more details on this event.
5/28 & 5/29- Livestock Sale at the Fort Scott Livestock Market, both Friday & Saturday, click here for their FB page
5/28 – Friday Night Karaoke at The Boiler Room! 7 PM. The Boiler Room Brewhaus.2 S. National Ave.
5/28 | 6/3 – Fort Scott Cinema Showtimes
Now showing: A Quite Place2, Cruella & Those Who Wish Me Dead. Click here to view showtimes.
5/29 – Farmers’ Market, 8 am to noon, Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort.
5/29 thru 5/30 – Dave Regan Memorial 14 U Baseball Tournament @ LaRoche Baseball Complex. So, give a welcome to baseball players & families! Click here for 14U bracket.
5/29 – Woodland Hills Memorial Weekend, 4-Person Scramble. See the full schedule here.
5/29 – Kansas Rocks Recreation Park Memorial day all weekend! Visit www.ksrockspark.com for more info.
5/31 – American Legion Post 25 Memorial Day Services. Click here for the event schedule.
5/31 – Memorial Day @ 4 pm at The Fort Scott National Historic Site. Patriotic music by Pat & Steve Harry, followed by the final flag retreat for the weekend.
Looking Forward to a week of upcoming events!
6/2 – Chamber After Hours Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Lyons Realty Group at 5:15 pm. Everyone welcome! Clickherefor details of this event.
6/3 – Chamber Coffee hosted by Good Ol’ Days Committee at 8 am, Skubitz Plaza.
6/3 thru 6/6 – Midwest Showcase Tournament I @ LaRoche Baseball Complex. Clickhere to see more details about this event.
6/4 – Extrusions/Win-Vent Customer/Employee Appreciation Golf Outing @ Woodland Hills Golf Course. See the full schedule here.
6/3 – Good Ol’ Days Talent Show |6 pm at Memorial Hall. Tickets $6. Purchase at the door or in advance at The Fort Scott Chamber.
6/4 – Good Ol’ Days Chicken Dinner |4:30~6 pm. Tickets $8 at The Fort Scott Chamber.
6/4 – Good Ol’ Days Parade celebrating 40 Years of Family, Friends & Fun @ 6 pm. The deadline to register (free) in Parade is 6/3 at 1 pm. Click here to apply online or forms are available at The Fort Scott Chamber.
6/4 & 6/5 – Good Ol’Days Parade celebrating 40 Years of Family, Friends & Fun! Click here to see details on vendors and festivities.
SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Downtown Fort Scott is booming!
Click here for Chamber member
specialty shopping & other retail in
Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.
FITNESS FOR EVERYONE IN FS!
Many fitness options are available…
SPIN classesnow offered bySmallville Athletics, every Mon & Wed at 5:15 pm, and Tu & Thurs at 6 pm. $5/class or $50/mo. unlimited.
Total Body Fitness ~ M & W Karen Reinbolt at BRCC@
8:15 am $20/8 week session.
Zumba~ M,W, F @ 6pm Monalynn Decker at BRCC $40 for a 12-week session.
Indoor Fitness/Gyms at
I AM Rehab + Fitness, Smallville Athletics, and Buck Run!
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Chamber Coffee hosted by Fort Scott High School Strength & Performance Program

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by the Fort Scott High School Strength & Performance Program, Thursday, May 27th at 8 a.m. located at the FSHS Gymnasium, 1005 S. Main St. Attendees should enter through the northwest doors of the gym facing 10th Street.

Jared Martin, FSHS Strength & Performance Coach, is excited to showcase the program’s top-notch facility at Fort Scott High School. The USD-234 school board and administrators have made a considerable investment in the development of student’s health and performance.  A summer program will be starting soon and for students ranging from 11-18 years of age. The focus for middle school students is to provide high quality opportunities for them to learn how to train properly in a fun and exciting environment.  The high school age group will focus on performance enhancement as we build team chemistry and comradery through training together.  

Homemade sticky bun-style cinnamon rolls and homemade sausage rolls reminiscent of Johnson’s at the old Daylight Donuts will be served.  Fresh fruit and coffee from Common Ground will be provided as well.  Along with that, there will be a variety of Tiger gear giveaways.

Chamber members and guests are invited to Chamber Coffee events each Thursday at 8 a.m. to network, make announcements, hear about happenings in the community as well as learn about the host business or organization.

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Fort Scott Sidewalk Sale This Friday and Saturday

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MERCHANT MADNESS SIDEWALK SALE


The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Merchant Madness Sidewalk Sale will take place in the Downtown Historic District on Friday and Saturday, May 28th and 29th.

Participating merchants include Angie Dawn’s Boutique, Barbed Wire & Roses Vintage Market, Bids & Dibs, Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore, Iron Star Antiques & Such, J & W Sports Shop, Laree + Co Boutique, The Rainbow Unicorn, Ruddick’s Furniture & Flooring, Shirt Shack, Sunshine Boutique, and Treasure Hunt Flea Market.

The Merchant Madness Sidewalk Sale is a great opportunity to support locally owned retailers while winning prizes and finding good deals.

Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information at 620-223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.

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MERCHANT MADNESS SIDEWALK SALE May 28-29

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Merchant Madness Sidewalk Sale will take place in the Downtown Historic District on Friday and Saturday, May 28th and 29th.

Participating merchants include Angie Dawn’s Boutique, Barbed Wire & Roses Vintage Market, Bids & Dibs, Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore, Iron Star Antiques & Such, J & W Sports Shop, Laree + Co Boutique, The Rainbow Unicorn, Ruddick’s Furniture & Flooring. Sunshine Boutique, and Treasure Hunt Flea Market.

The Merchant Madness Sidewalk Sale is a great opportunity to support locally owned retailers while winning prizes and finding good deals.

Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information at 620-223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.

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Grand Opening For Fort Scott Barber Shop May 25

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Chamber Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Announced for the Fort Scott Barber Shop

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the opening of Fort Scott Barber Shop in the Downtown Historic District at 118 E. Wall St. The event will take place Tuesday, May 25th at 9 a.m. with remarks starting at 9:15 a.m. followed by the cutting of the ribbon. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served in addition to door prize drawings.

The family-friendly Fort Scott Barber Shop is owned and operated by the Montanez Family who recently relocated to the community from the Kansas City area where they operated Jose’s Barber Shop, winning multiple awards including Best Barber Shop in the Midwest. They are known for their iconic cuts and their motto is “Looking Like a Movie Star”.

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.

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Chamber Coffee at Home Show May 20

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Join us for this weeks Chamber Coffee hosted by
Fort Scott Broadcasting Co.
All Hit 103.9 KOMB
98.3 FM
ClassicCountry & Red Dirt
KICK-OFF FOR THE 2021 HOME, SPORT, FARM, AND GARDEN SHOW
8 am
Arnold Arena at FSCC Campus
2108 S. Horton St., Fort Scott
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE PAGE
Chamber Members & Guests are welcome
to make any announcement for $1 to the Chamber about their business or organization including events, new products, promotions, or any other specials!
Upcoming Chamber Coffee Schedule:
5/27 ~ FSHS Strength & Performance Program
6/3 ~ Good Ol Days -Celebrating 40th Year!
6/10 ~ Sharky’s Pub & Grub ~ Celebrating 10 Years!
6/17 ~ The Lavender Patch Farm
6/24 ~ The Hound Nutrition – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Campbell Receives Mayor’s Citizenship Award

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Craig Campbell from his Facebook page.

At the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner on April 29, the City of Fort Scott honored Craig Campbell with the Mayor’s Citizenship Award. 

Mayor Josh Jones thanked Campbell for the many volunteer hours he has given the community and his willingness to help others, in presenting the award to Campbell.

“Fort Scott is a better place to live, work and play because of you,”  Jones said. “You are the definition of what a public servant is!”

Campbell is a Fort Scott native and has worked for Mercy Health Systems for 21 years, according to a press release from Jones. The first 15 years he served as the director of the hospital pharmacy. The last six years as the Mercy Pharmacy Performance Improvement Director for 35 hospitals and 27 retail pharmacies. He will retire from Mercy on June 30th, 2021.

Campbell has been involved with the Good Neighbor Action Team for about ten years, which has helped improve over 200 local properties, according to the press release.

“During the East Wall Street Blitz, there were close to 300 volunteers who worked on 32 properties painting, repairing porches, install energy-efficient windows and doors, and hauling over 30 loads of yard debris,” Jones said in the press release.

“In 2021 they are focusing on grants for older citizens who meet income guidelines to be used for bigger projects and working with the Codes Department when issues arise where they can assist,” Jones said.

Campbell and his wife, Jane, have four children: Ryan, Brett, Trevor, and Jenna.

Campbell is a graduate of Southwest Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy.

He is a board member of the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, a board member of Bourbon County C.A.S.A., and a board member of the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation.

He also serves as an Elder on the Session at the First Presbyterian Church.

 

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