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Enjoy Free Fishing Days – June 4-5, 2022

June 3, 2022 Submitted Story Leave a comment

PRATT – June 4 and 5 are Free Fishing Days in Kansas, when anyone can fish on any public waters without a fishing license. The free weekend provides the perfect opportunity to introduce someone to the joys of angling; kind of a “try it before you buy it” opportunity. In Kansas, anyone age 16-74 must have a fishing license to fish, except on Free Fishing Days, and although license requirements are waived, anglers must still abide by all other regulations such as length and creel limits, and equipment requirements.

If you’re looking for a place to drop a line during Free Fishing Days, visit ksoutdoors.com/fishing and click “Where To Fish” for a list of fishing locations near you.

After you’ve found an ideal spot or two, consult the 2022 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary prior to hitting the water. The summary contains vital information specific to all public waters and even has some handy tips and tricks on tying knots and identifying fish. View an electronic version at ksoutdoors.com/fishing, or pick up a hard-copy at your nearest license vendor.

Kansas fishing regulations, forecasts, and more can also be accessed via the GoOutdoorsKS mobile app for iOS and Android. Visit https://ksoutdoors.com/License-Permits/KDWP-Mobile-Apps/ to download.

With the right location, a variety of baits to choose from, and some cooperative weather, Kansas fishing can be a blast. Give it a try; we can bet you’ll be hooked.

Entertainment, Fort Scott

Train Show and Quilt Auction at Museum of Creativity

June 1, 2022 Submitted Story 1 Comment

Museum of Creativity

Good Ol’ Days Train Show and Quilt Auction Fundraiser

Friday, June 3rd & Saturday, June 4th

GOOD OL’ DAYS TRAIN SHOW

Train clubs from the SEK and KC area are bringing their model trains to set up at the Museum of Creativity for the Good Ol’ Days weekend celebration on June 3rd and 4th. Downtown Fort Scott comes alive for the weekend with a parade, kid attractions, and dozens of cute little treasure booths on main street.

We are located just a block off Main St. on the corner of 1st and National, where we will have model trains for sale as well as handcrafted items in our gift shop. There will be experienced model train engineers to learn from while you watch the trains chug along the tracks and play the I-Spy game. You might even see Thomas and his friends in our little train theater. Don’t forget to stroll through Barbie World to discover the amazing details in those displays too.

$3/person suggested entrance at the door

This is a family friendly event with fun for all ages! It will be an escape from the weather, a place to use the facilities and rest from all the excitement downtown. The kids can get energy out on our geo dome and ninja course while you all enjoy a cheap $3 meal with a hot dog, soda and chips.

QUILT AUCTION FUNDRAISER

We will also be having a Quilt Auction Fundraiser. This will include silent auction items and a live auction starting at 2:30 (in person and via Facebook Live). After the live auction we will be drawing the raffle winner of the amazing Kansas inspired quilt dedicatedly crafted by Carolyn Sadler and Lorina Bowman.

Purpose of the Fundraiser

The Museum of Creativity is located in an old historic building in Downtown Fort Scott, Kansas. In the 100 years since its creation no one has made handicap access to the building. There are 5 steps up to the front door at 102 S. National Ave. Then there are 6 more steps right inside the door.

We see dedicated moms struggling to get strollers up the steps. We see those with aching knees slowly navigate themselves upward on the many stairs. We would like to make their experience more pleasant and allow access for those that are not able to even attempt to visit us.

Our plan is to put a ramp on the outside of the building and install a chair elevator inside to replace half of the wide staircase in our front lobby. We are considering alternative plans also but any attempt at building handicap access is a huge, expensive project.

As a non-profit 501(c)3 institution we rely on generous people like yourself to donate their time, money and/or materials towards our goals. ALL proceeds from this event are going into the Handicap access fund we have started. We already have $1500 in this fund from our Yard Sale fundraiser on May 6th and 7th but we have a goal of $15,000 to cover the cost of equipment, materials and construction.

If you are not able to come visit in person you can contact us to buy raffle tickets and participate in our live auction online. As always, you can donate online through this link https://www.gofundme.com/f/fort-scott-ks-children039s-museum?

Entertainment, Food, Fort Scott

Good Ol’ Days This Weekend

June 1, 2022 Loretta George 1 Comment

The theme of the Good Ol’ Days Festival this year in “Remembering Forty One-Derful Years.”

The kick-off is this Friday, June 3 with the 6 p.m. parade.

Friday, June 3rd, 6pm

“41-derful Years of Family, Friends, and Fun”

In recognition of the 41 years of the Annual Good Ol’ Days Celebration!

Deadline to Register: Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Click here to register

A Chicken Mary’s chicken dinner will be for sale downtown.

“You can purchase tickets for the chicken dinner for $8 at the Chamber of Commerce Office, 231 E. Wall,” Shawn O’Brien, chairman of the Good Ol’Days Stearing Committee, said. “The dinner includes a two-piece chicken, German potato salad, creamy slaw, bread, and water.”

Friday Night Free Music Concert

A live music concert by the Diamond Empire Band will be a 7 p.m. Friday at Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main Street.

“Bring your lawn chairs and come enjoy live music!” O’Brien said.

Saturday Activities

“Saturday we have lots of free activities for kids and adults,” he said. “Tye die t-shirts have been donated by Key Industries for the first 300 people, starting at 9AM until gone. They will be located at 2nd and Main.”

Free bounce houses are available again this year, located in the parking lot east of Oak Street and National Ave. Face paint is not allowed on the inflatables, so plan accordingly.

“We are always excited to see the large turnout for these,” he said.

There is a car and bike show this year at the Riverfront Park on North National Avenue.

“We are excited that Old 54 Cycle has teamed up to offer this amazing car and bike show,” O’Brien said.

New this year is a Care to Share Children’s Cove.

“They will be located on Skubitz Plaza and have lots of kids activities for $5. They will be open 10 AM – 2 PM (Saturday). We are excited for their new fundraising efforts. We look forward to them coming to the Good Ol’ Days.”

Care to Share Children’s Cove has a $5 wristband entry which includes one free ticket for a cotton candy.

There will be a ring toss, bean bag toss, duck pond, sack race and more for children ages 5th grade and younger.

The stearing committee is comprised of O’Brien -Chairman, Kayla Hall – Secretary, Melissa Wise – Treasurer, Charlotte Thompson – Logistics, Cheryl VanHoecke – Vendor relations, Tim VanHoecke, Shay Clements, Angel Wilson, and Carl Brenner – Fort Representative.

“We have tons of fun activities planned, come down and celebrate 41-derful years! Located downtown Fort Scott, starts at 3rd and Main and runs north to the Fort (Fort Scott National Historic Site) and west to National Avenue.”

History of the Event

Good Ol’ Days began as a festival when founding member Anne Emerson arrived in the community from the eastern U.S., over four decades ago.

“She had been to a street festival and was excited to bring the same type to Fort Scott,” O’Brien said. “The first year they had activities all over Fort Scott, such as the pool, the stadium, Gunn Park, and many more places. They realized that they were stretched out too far and made it the downtown street festival.”

“We stick to the same ideas with a main event each year, Blane Howard is the main event this year,” he said. “Of course we have crafts, food, family, friends and tons of fun every year!!!”

Entertainment, Fort Scott

June 2022 Fort Scott Public Library Calendar

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SUMMER READING 2022: OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES

May 30, 2022 Submitted Story Leave a comment

Submitted by Valetta Cannon

Youth Librarian & Assistant Director

Fort Scott Public Library

SUMMER READING 2022: OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES

Read, craft, play, and earn prizes at the library’s summer reading program this summer, from June 1 – August 10. The program is FREE, open to the public, and separated into age groups for regular weekly events to ensure that kids enjoy age-appropriate stories & activities.

READING PROGRAM

This year, we’re doing something new! Kids & teens won’t have to meet a goal each week in order to earn a prize and be limited to one small prize each week. Instead, they will enter their minutes, pages, books, or chapters read & earn a prize each time they meet a set goal. There will be a limit to how many reading prizes they can earn. Kids 5th grade & under can also choose to read for goals OR to compete head-to-head for better prizes. 6th-12th graders will earn Library Loot for reading, volunteering, and winning select games. Library Loot can be spent right away or saved up for higher-quality prizes such as board games, movie tickets, and craft kits.

REGULAR MEETINGS

During non-performance weeks, choose between in-person story & teen meetings or online ones.

In-Person Birth-5th Grade Meetings:

Tues. at 10 am at the library

(Birth-K do Stories then Crafts & Snacks; 1st-5th do Crafts & Snacks, then Stories)

Virtual Birth-5th Stories & Craft Demos are pre-recorded and air Thurs. at 10.

6th-12th will have mostly hybrid meetings, meaning we will meet simultaneously live online & in person, Wed. at 4 pm. Some special game nights & parties will only be in person.

PARTIES

Pirates: June 13 @ 4

Mermaids: June 27 @ 4

Sharks: July 11 @ 4

All parties require pre-registration and will be held in the library’s event room.

Entertainment, Fort Scott

Jr/Sr High School Library Summer Reading Program Party June 1

May 30, 2022 Submitted Story Leave a comment

Get Soaked! at the Middle & High School Summer Reading Kickoff Party

This year, the Fort Scott Public Library’s 6^th-12^th grade summer reading program will begin on June 1 at 4 p.m. with a kickoff party at the Marmaton Riverfront Belltown Walking Trail main pavilion. The party will run from 4 – 5 p.m.

Partygoers will play water games, eat delicious treats provided by donors, drink cold water provided by G & W Cash Saver (with ice donated by 5 Corners Mini Mart), and earn library loot, which may be used to “buy” prizes throughout the summer. Throughout the summer, teens will meet at 4 pm on Wednesdays to play games, do art projects, participate in volunteer efforts, and celebrate through special parties from June 1 to August 10.

Sunscreen, old clothes, and towels are recommended, as attendees will likely get wet. Bathroom facilities are also scarce near the party site, so please plan accordingly.

The library will be collecting summer care items for families in need, with a donation box available at the party. Please bring unused swim diapers, sunscreen, feminine sanitary products, etc. to donate. Clothing and food donations will not be accepted. Donated items will be available for anyone to take as needed in the library’s downstairs computer room throughout the summer (while supplies last). The library will also have a donation box for young adult books available at the party. Donated books will be offered as prizes at future summer reading program events.

Teens may register for summer reading at the party, or receive an extra library loot dollar for each 6^th-12^th grader who pre-registers by May 30 at this link: Online SR Registration Form. They may also register via a paper form available at the library, Buck Run Community Center, Hedgehog.INK!, Rusty Spur Energy and Nutrition, Kansas Teachers Community Credit Union, and Billiard Hammer Hartman Insurance Agency. Patrons may turn in completed registration forms at any library desk, by mail, or by placing them in the after-hours book return, located on the north side of the library.

This party is made possible by the Riverfront Park Authority, which has approved the reservation for hosting the event. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Entertainment, Fort Scott

Calendar of Events at Fort Scott Public Library Summer 2022

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Train Show and Quilt Auction Fundraiser

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Fishing and Entertainment At Uniontown This Weekend

May 27, 2022 Loretta George Leave a comment

A pond hopping bass tournament will start at 6 a.m. this Saturday, May 28 at Union Station Convenience Store on Hwy. 3 just west of Uniontown. There will also be a beer garden, food and live music throughout that day.

The event is a fundraiser to supply Christmas presents for children in Bourbon County in honor of a local service man.

Butch Hall was a 2000 graduate of Uniontown High School who was killed in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2004.

“Butch loved fishing and this is a way for his friends and family to honor him this Memorial Day weekend,” said event organizer Sara Roufs.

“All money made from this event will go to purchase Christmas gifts for local kids in need through the Bourbon County Angels, all in Butch’s honor,” Roufs said.

Registration will be at 6 a.m. at Union Station, with weigh-in at 3 p.m.

The entry fee is $20 person, with a limit of three people per team. There is a 50 percent payback, and a $5 big bass pot.

Fish must be alive at weigh-in.

“Union Station is the main sponsor for the event,” Roufs said. “We also have contributions from K&K Auto, BN Hunting, Don’s Spirits & Wines and Perry’s Pork Rinds.”

Timber Hills Lake Ranch is donating a weekend cabin stay for our raffle.

“Registrants for the fishing tournament will have a chance to win a knife donated by Ryan Demott with Turkey Forge,” she said.

They will be selling pulled pork sandwiches for lunch, with pork purchased locally through Bronson Locker.

“We will also have baked beans, coleslaw, and Marsha’s Deli potato salad. BBQ dinners will go on sale at noon,” Roufs said. “Union Station will be hosting a beer garden throughout the day.”

“At 3 p.m., we will draw for the raffle prizes and have the weigh-in for the bass tournament,” she said. “Bourbon Boy Bait Co. will handle the weigh-in for the tournament.”

At 4 p.m. there will be live music from the Bourbon County Revival.

All money made from this event will go to purchase Christmas gifts for local kids in need through the Bourbon County Angels, all in Butch’s honor.

“Friends and family of Butch donated trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, as well as one for the biggest bass,” Roufs said.

Entertainment, Fort Scott

Splash into Summer at the Family Summer Reading Kickoff Party

May 27, 2022 Submitted Story Leave a comment

This year, the Fort Scott Public Library’s summer reading program will begin on June 1 at 10 a.m. with a family kickoff party at Gunn Park, shelter house #3. The party will run from 10 – 11:30.

Partygoers will play games, create crafts, eat delicious treats provided by donors, drink cold water provided by G & W Cash Saver (with ice donated by 5 Corners Mini Mart), earn prizes, read a temporary story stroll, and play on the park equipment located beside the shelter house. This summer’s theme is “Oceans of Possibilities” and the program will explore oceans, water, fishing, boats, pirates, mermaids, sharks, and other related themes through stories, crafts, and other activities from June 1 to August 10.

Attendees should plan for limited parking at the party site by carpooling or parking in nearby lots and walking when possible. Sunscreen, old clothes, and towels are recommended, as attendees will likely get wet. Seating will be limited, so families that need extra seating may want to bring lawn chairs. Bathroom facilities are also scarce near the party site, so please plan accordingly.

The library will be collecting summer care items for families in need, with a donation box available at the party. Please bring unused swim diapers, sunscreen, feminine sanitary products, etc. to donate. Clothing and food donations will not be accepted. Donated items will be available for anyone to take as needed in the library’s downstairs computer room throughout the summer (while supplies last). The library will also have a donation box for children’s books available at the party. Donated books will be offered as prizes at future summer reading program events.

Families may register for summer reading at the party, or receive an extra prize ticket for each child and teen by pre-registering by May 30 at this link: Online SR Registration Form. They may also register via a paper form available at the library, Buck Run Community Center, Hedgehog.INK!, Rusty Spur Energy and Nutrition, Kansas Teachers Community Credit Union, and Billiard Hammer Hartman Insurance Agency. Patrons may turn in completed registration forms at any library desk, by mail, or by placing them in the after-hours book return, located on the north side of the library.

This party is made possible by the City of Fort Scott, which has waived the rental fee for hosting the event. All library programs are free and open to the public.