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Friday Night Free Concert: Scarborough, Lundeen, Tucker, Carlson

Free Friday Night Concerts are sponsored by the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce and coordinated by Ralph Carlson. The event is usually at First and Main Streets, Fort Scott. In case of inclement weather, the event is moved to indoor venues.

The first half of this week’s Friday Night Concert will be presented by local area musicians Doug Scarborough and Michael Lundeen.

Scarborough sings and plays guitar and Lundeen plays keyboard. The duo will feature country, folk, and gospel music. A self-taught guitarist at age 14, Scarborough will perform two of his original songs, “Dust on the Bible” and “You’re the One.” Lundeen began studying piano at the age of six and has a vast repertoire of hymns, gospel, 1930s music, and songs from his youth.

The second half of the show will feature Carolyn Tucker on vocals and keyboard, and Ralph Carlson on guitar. Both of these musician friends began playing at the age of nine; between the two of them they have 132 years of musicianship. Their set will include Latin guitar classics, gospel instrumental and vocal favorites, and some 1940s tunes.

Come out and join us for a special opportunity to see friends and support the gift of music in our area. We are happy to offer a show with such a wide variety of songs in the downtown park pavilion,“ concert series organizer Ralph Carlson said.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas of Parsons serves as sound technician each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.

What’s Happening in Fort Scott: August 20 Newsletter

What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
August 13th ~ Weekly Newsletter
Let’s start the weekend with the Friday night concert in the Park!
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
________________
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 3 pm.
$6 Adults & $4 for 12 yrs & under.
THE FORT SCOTT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OFFERS DAILY GUIDED TOURS AT 10 AM & 1 PM, 7 DAYS/WEEK.
FREE – See more details below.
8/20 – Friday Night Concert in the Park -Neosho River Boys here Live! (7 pm). Clickherefor info.
8/20 thru 8/28 – Hedgehog.INK! Sale of 25% off Romance Novel Sale! Clickhere for info
8/20 & 8/21 ~ Fort Scott Livestock Sale. Click here for info.
8/20 – 8/26 – Fort Scott Cinema. Now showing:
Free Guy, Jungle Cruise & Paw Patrol. Click here for more showtimes and upcoming movies.
8/20- CORNHOLE FUN AT HOLMTOWN PUB, EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT 6 PM. Click herefor more information.
8/20 – Boiler Room Brewhaus:Whiskey Outlaws make their debut at 7 pm. Click hereto learn more.
8/21 – Boiler Room Brewhaus:Outlaws and Bandits Live at 10 pm & Saturday. Click hereto learn more.
8/21- Farmers’ Market, 8 am to noon, Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort.
8/21 ~ The Lavender Patch Farm will be open this Saturday! 9 am until 1 pm. Limited days open on the off-season. Visit their website to learn more about events & hours open, click here.
8/21 ~ EKTEC Rodeo in Uniontown (Eastern Kansas Timed Event Circuit) To learn more about events & hours open, clickhere.
8/21 ~ Hollister Shooting Range Open 1st & 3rd weekend of each month. To learn more about events & hours open click here.
8/21 ~ Care to Share Bike Run, Dinner, Silent Auction & More. Starting at 9 am, Holmtown Pub & Grub. Fundraiser Event. To learn more about this event clickhere.
8/21 ~ Kansas Rocks Riding a Night Run of Fun! 7 pm ~ midnight. To learn more, click here.
8/25 ~ Kansas Rocks Riding a Night Run of Fun! 7 pm ~ midnight. To learn more, click here.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE FORT SCOTT TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY OF
SEPTEMBER 10TH & 11TH
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!
SHOP LOCAL FOR MORE GREAT DEALS!
FOR A LISTING OF ALL SHOPPING NEEDS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO VIEW OUR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY!
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER BOOSTER MEMBERS!

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Neosho River Boys: Friday Night Free Concert on August 20

This week’s Friday Night Concert will be presented by the Neosho River Boys, a traditional bluegrass band based out of Chanute, Kansas. Ron Oliphant plays banjo and fiddle, Dale Steinman keeps the rhythm on the upright bass, and Scott Sexton sings and plays guitar.

 

“The band performs much in the style of the earliest bluegrass performers. Their music is heartfelt and real,”  concert series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “Come out and join us for a special treat to see friends and hear some great pickin’ and grinnin’. These musicians are no stranger to the stage and are a delight to hear. We are pleased to welcome the Neosho River Boys to our downtown park pavilion.“

 

The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas of Parsons serves as sound technician each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

 

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.

What’s Happening in Fort Scott Weekly Newsletter Aug. 13

What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
August 13th ~ Weekly Newsletter
Over 350 Volunteers to help with a large list of Projects Downtown & Around in our Fort Scott Community!
Organized by The Fort Scott Chamber & our Downtown Division
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
________________
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 3 pm.
$6 Adults & $4 for 12 yrs & under.
THE FORT SCOTT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OFFERS DAILY GUIDED TOURS AT 10 AM & 1 PM, 7 DAYS/WEEK.
FREE – See more details below.
FINALLY HERE!
Fort Scott Downtown Clean-up Event!
3~6PM!
  • Projects will extend the Downtown Area with projects at Buck Run Community Center & Gunn Park
  • Volunteers will receive a Free T-Shirt with printed sponsors on the back, donated by MyOneStop! (While supplies last)
  • All Volunteers are invited to E3 Ranch & Co at 13 S. National Ave. at 6 pm, for a complimentary hamburger meal.
More follow-up details to come
& many Thanks!
PARKING & STREET CLOSURES
(SHOWN BELOW)
8/13 – Friday Night Concert in the Park – Excited to bring Bourbon County Revival (7 pm). Click here for info.
8/13 & 8/14 ~ Fort Scott Livestock Sale. Click here for info.
8/13 – Bourbon County Arts Council Live Music Concert on the Patio at Liberty Theatre featuring “Flagship Romance” (8 pm). Click here for info.
8/13 – 8/19 – Fort Scott Cinema. Now showing:
Free Guy, Jungle Cruise & Suicide Squad. Click here for more showtimes and upcoming movies.
8/13 – Boiler Room Brewhaus: Open Mic Night. Click hereto learn more.
8/13 – CORNHOLE FUN AT HOLMTOWN PUB, EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT 6 PM. Click here for more information.
8/14- Farmers’ Market, 8 am to noon, Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort.
8/14- Roller Skating, 2nd & 4th Saturdays from 7 ~ 9 pm at Buck Run Community Center. For more information on skate rentals. Click here.
8/13 ~ 8/16 – The Lavender Patch Farm To learn more about events & hours open, click here.
July Hours open daily. Thurs. thru Mon.
8/14 ~Woodland Hills Golf Tournament 1-Person, 8 am. To learn more about events & hours open, click here.
THIS COMING MONDAY!
8/16 ~ Kansans Can Success Tour by Kansas State Board of Education, 6 pm ~ 7:30 pm at the River Room. Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson, a key speaker. To learn more about the event, click here.
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY!
8/17 ~ FSCC BUSINESS EXPO AT BAILEY HALLfrom 8:30 to 11:30 am ~ FREE to set up at EXPO! Welcome Businesses & Organizations. Call Kassie Cate to reserve.To learn more about the event, click here.
8/17 & 8/18 ~ BLOOD DRIVE at Buck Run Community Center! SAVE A LIFE! To learn more about the event, click here.Tuesday from 12:45 to 7 pm & Wednesday from 9 am until 1 pm
SAVE THE DATE!
8/21 ~ EKTEC Rodeo in Uniontown (Eastern Kansas Timed Event Circuit) To learn more about events & hours open, click here.
8/21 ~ Hollister Shooting Range Open 1st & 3rd weekend of each month. To learn more about events & hours open click here.
8/21 ~ Care to Share Bike Run, Dinner, Silent Auction & More. Starting at 9 am, Holmtown Pub & Grub. Fundraiser Event. To learn more about this event click here.
8/21 ~ Kansas Rocks Riding a Night Run of Fun! 7 pm ~ midnight. To learn more, click here.
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!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Friday Night Free Concert: Jerry Bahr and Randy Brasuell

Ralph Carlson introduces the Friday Night Concert musicians May 2019.

This week’s Friday Night Concert will be presented by Jerry Bahr and Randy Brasuell, Fort Scott members of Bourbon County Revival. The duo will feature Bahr on vocals, guitar and banjo, and Brasuell on vocals, guitar and mandolin. Both have played The Good ’Ol Days Red Garter Saloon for many years and numerous other venues.

These gifted musician friends will perform a variety of folk and country songs in a style that will make you tap your toes and grin from ear to ear,“ concert series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “Come out and join us for an enjoyable opportunity to see friends and hear some great talent. There’s a possibility that some of the other Bourbon County Revival band members may join Bahr and Brasuell. These local guys are a crowd favorite and we are pleased to welcome them back to the park pavilion.“

The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas of Parsons serves as sound technician each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.

What’s Happening in Fort Scott Aug. 6 Newsletter

What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
August 6th ~ Weekly Newsletter
SHOP LOCAL!
August 6th thru 8th
NO SALESTAX
WEEKEND
FORT SCOTT, KS
Thank you to the Participating Retailers!
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
________________
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 3 pm.
$6 Adults & $4 for 12 yrs & under.
THE FORT SCOTT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OFFERS DAILY GUIDED TOURS AT 10 AM & 1 PM, 7 DAYS/WEEK.
FREE – See more details below.
NO SALES TAX
WEEKEND
FORT SCOTT, KS
Friday, August 6th thru August 8th
Click here for flyers & participating retailers.
8/6 – Friday Night Concert in the Park – Excited to bring Cherry Grove Baptist Church f to the Heritage Pavilion Park. Click here for info.
8/6 & 8/7 ~ Fort Scott Livestock Sale. Click here for info.
8/6 – 8/12 – Fort Scott Cinema. Now showing:
The Suicide Squad, Jungle Cruise & Space Jam. Click here for more showtimes and upcoming movies.
8/6 – Boiler Room Brewhaus: LEFT TO CENTER BAND!7 PM. Ghetto Food Truck will be serving from 5 pm until ?. Click hereto learn more.
8/6 – CORNHOLE FUN AT HOLMTOWN PUB, EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT 6 PM. Click here for more information.
8/6- Farmers’ Market, 8 am to noon, Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort.
8/6 ~ 8/9 – The Lavender Patch Farm To learn more about events & hours open,click here.
July Hours open daily. Thurs. thru Mon.
8/7 ~ Fort Scott City Golf Championship Tournament. To learn more about events & hours open,click here.
8/7 ~ EKTEC Rodeo in Uniontown (Eastern Kansas Timed Event Circuit) To learn more about events & hours open,click here.
8/7 ~ Hollister Shooting Range Open 1st & 3rd weekend of each month. To learn more about events & hours open,click here.
8/7 ~ Memorial Bull Riding Benefit for Michael Jeffers Family at Bourbon County Fairgrounds. To learn more about events & hours open, click here.
SAVE THE DATE:
8/13- DOWNTOWN SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY OF THE FORT SCOTT CHAMBER DOWNTOWN DIVISION. NEED VOLUNTEERS! CALL BAILEY LYONS AT 620.266.9448.Click here for more info.
8/13 – Bourbon County Arts Council presents “Flagship Romance Concert live” on the Patio at Liberty Theatre. starts at 8 pm, clickhere for more information with cost and location.
8/13 – Bourbon County Comedy Night Open Mic, click here for more info. 9-11 pm, new amateur comedian every 5 minutes, age 18+over.
8/14- Farmers’ Market, 8 am to noon, Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort. Bourbon County Democrats serving Breakfast on the Bricks this Saturday, click here for more 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!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701

Friday Night Concert: David Prickett

Ralph Carlson introduces the Friday Night Concert musicians May 2019.

This week’s Friday Night Concert will be presented by David Prickett, Deerfield. The vocal and guitar performance will feature a variety of gospel favorites in his unique styling. Some of the songs will include his own original compositions.

Prickett is no stranger to the stage. After his first live performance in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, in 1962 at the All-Army Talent Show, he got hooked on music. He later moved to Texarkana where he had several bands and then eventually began doing single gigs. After returning to Alaska, he and his wife Midge moved to Deerfield, MO in 2005. Prickett has played Good Ol’ Days, Bushwacker Days, churches, healthcare facilities, our Friday night concerts, and many other events,” concert series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “Come out and join us for a fun opportunity to see friends and enjoy some great music. We are pleased to welcome David Prickett back to the park pavilion.“

The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas of Parsons serves as sound technician each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.

Fort Scott Public Library Newsletter Summer 2021

Fort Scott Public Library Newsletter
Summer 2021

Welcome

 We hope you enjoy the Fort Scott Public Library newsletter. You are receiving it because you provided us with your email address for library notifications. If you don’t want to receive future editions, you can unsubscribe using the link in this newsletter, or email the library [email protected], and we will remove your address from the list.

Programs and information for Adults

Adult Summer Reading Challenge
June 1-August 31, 2021
  • People of any age are welcome to join us for our Adult Summer Reading Challenge.
  • Read one book.
  • Tell us the author and title of what you read using the online form on our webpage: fortscott.mykansaslibrary.org or click here to go directly to the form: Adult Summer Reading Entry
  • While supplies last you will receive some reading-themed goodies.
  • We encourage you to read more than one book this summer, but you only need to tell us that you’ve read one.

Digital Resources

Download ebooks, audiobooks, comics, TV episodes, movies, music, and more. All you need is your library card login and a valid email address. Ask us if you need assistance.

Download ebooks and audiobooks. All you need is your library card login. Ask us if you need assistance.

 
 
 
Download ebooks and audiobooks from the State Library of Kansas. All you need is a Kansas Library eCard. Ask us if you need assistance.

Summer Reading Kids’ Programs

Summer Reading for Ages Birth –
5th Grade
Virtual Story & Craft Videos – In-Person Craft & Prize Pickup
Enjoy stories, make crafts, and read all summer long with Miss Val and community volunteers! This year’s theme is Tails and Tales – all about animals. We offer curbside or in-library pickup of craft materials, special activities, and prizes. Story & craft videos air on Tuesdays at 2 pm. 
 
 
Join our FSPL Families Group on Facebook to view story videos, Singalongs, and LEGO Club videos, and keep up with news, updates, polls, and more.
 
Read AWESOME books that go great with the theme!

 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Join our free early literacy program and steer your baby or preschooler toward academic success! Studies show that children who are read to from an early age develop better vocabulary, make more connections in their brains, and form the needed skills to read by themselves much quicker than their average peers who are not read to. Sign up by emailing Miss Val at [email protected]. During the pandemic, we are asking parents to log their reading on paper or through the Reader Zone app (We’ll give new registrants the code), and then report reading via email to Miss Val. A sticker and prize book are offered for curbside pickup at each 100-book milestone. Take a look at our awesome readers here.
           

Teen Summer Reading & Gaming Programs

 
Summer Reading for 6th-12th grades meets live online on
Wednesdays at 4 pm. To register, click HERE.
Upcoming Activities:
Corner Bookmark Origami, Minotaur Virtual Escape Room, Pictionary & Charades, Trivia & Magazine Strip Art, and Summer Wrap-Up Party.
 
 
Discord Gaming Program for Teens
13-18 year-olds, come game with us! Southeast Kansas youth librarians, including Miss Val, lead this cooperative program to introduce teens from our libraries to one another in a safe, virtual space within our Discord server. We share a variety of games and activities during our weekly meetings – every Thursday night from 6:30-8:30. We also host ongoing discussions and activities within the Discord server. Sign up HERE to get started.

New books–Adult Fiction

An Irish hostage
by Charles Todd

British World War I nurse Bess Crawford travels to Ireland for her best friend’s wedding and unravels a dark, deceptive plot when the bridegroom goes missing in the latest addition to the series following A Cruel Deception. 75,000 first printing.

Black ice : a thriller
by Brad Thor

When a man he killed years ago shows up in Norway, Scot Harvath, America’s top spy, is tested in ways he has never imagined as he races against time to stop one of world’s most dangerous actors from taking down the United States and its allies. 500,000 first printing.

Blush : a novel
by Jamie Brenner

Returning with her mother to her parents’ North Fork Long Island winery, college-age Sadie discovers that her Grandma Vivian once ran a “trashy” book club and decides to reinstate it as a way to reconnect the family.

Choose me
by Tess Gerritsen

Detective Frankie Loomis uncovers a cache of sordid secrets while investigating the death of a brilliant, young woman who plunged off her apartment’s balcony while having a secret affair with an English professor who seems to be hiding information.

Dog eat dog
by David Rosenfelt

A lawyer who founded a dog rescue agrees to defend a passerby who intervened when he saw a man mistreating his pug, despite the man being wanted for murder in the latest novel of the series following Silent Bite.

Everyone knows your mother is a witch
by Rivka Galchen

An illiterate widow in 1618 Germany is accused of being a witch by a nasty neighbor and turns to her scientist son for help in the new novel from the author of Atmospheric Disturbances. 50,000 first printing.

False witness
by Karin Slaughter

Defense attorney Leigh Collier is taken aback when she discovers her new, high profile case will be defending her childhood abuser in the new novel from the New York Times best-selling author of Pieces of Her. 250,000 first printing.

Island queen : a novel
by Vanessa Riley

A former slave rises above the harsh realities of being owned and colonialism on Montserrat working hard to buy freedom for herself her mother and her sister and becoming an entrepreneur, merchant, hotelier and planter. 100,000 first printing.

It’s better this way : a novel
by Debbie Macomber

Embracing her new life after a messy divorce, former interior designer Julia Jones moves to a condominium complex where she finds unexpected friendship and then love with another new resident and fellow divorcé until a dramatic revelation threatens their happiness.

Nine lives : a novel
by Danielle Steel

On her own and feeling a sense of adventure for the first time, Maggie Kelly, facing her fears, embarks on a whirlwind trip around the globe that brings her face-to-face with the very same irresistible, thrill-seeking man she’s spent 30 years trying to forget. Simultaneous.

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Friday Night Free Concert: Faith Church Worship

Ralph Carlson introduces the Friday Night Concert musicians May 2019.

This week’s Friday Night Concert will be presented by Faith Church Worship, Garland. The four-piece band and vocalists will feature songs of today’s worship.

These folks have a united desire to honor God with their musical talent,” concert series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “Come out and join us for a special opportunity to see friends and enjoy some inspirational music. We are pleased to welcome Faith Church to the park pavilion.“

The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. We are grateful to have Dave Oas, Parsons, serve as sound technician each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.

Friday Night Free Concert: Church of Christ

Ralph Carlson introduces the Friday Night Concert musicians May 2019.

The performance for this week’s Friday Night Concert will be presented by the Church of Christ (15th and Crawford). The music will feature an evening of a cappella hymns and gospel songs.

The singers represent multiple ages and they really shine with a passion for blending harmonies with their musical styling of the gospel,” concert series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “Come out and join us for a great opportunity to see friends and enjoy some beautiful music. We are happy to welcome this church group to the park pavilion.“

The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. We are pleased to have Dave Oas, Parsons, Kansas, serve as sound technician each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.

Rodeo! At Bourbon County Fair Starts Today

It’s that time of year, spending time with family, friends, and neighbors at the Bourbon County Fair.
The fair showcases talents, and provides entertainment, and offers local products to buy. Local entertainers will be featured at the final event on Saturday night.
This year’s Bourbon County Fair starts this tonight at the fairgrounds located on south Horton Street, across from Fort Scott Community College.
“The rodeo starts Friday, July 9th (at 8 p.m.) and events continue clear till Saturday, July 17th,” Diane Brillhart, treasurer of the fair board, said.
Adult tickets to the rodeo are $12, kids six-years-old and up $7 and kids under 6 are free.

New this year is ‘Christmas at the Fair,'” she said. “Retail booths will be set up in the Merchant’s Building Monday through Friday from 4-9 p.m.  We have a great assortment of items.”

Hands-on activities will be happening in the 4-H Building, sponsored by Southwind K-State Extension, the Museum of Creativity, and the Bourbon County Conservation District.
A Decluttering Program by Starlite FCE, led by Glenda Miller, Karen Peery, and Terri Williams, will be presented Wednesday, 2 p.m., at the Myers Building.
Food trucks will be onsite opening at 10:30  a.m. each day.  Breakfast will be available in the 4-H Building 7-9:30 a.m.
“We are having the Fair Finale on Saturday, July 17th,” Brillhart said. “D.J. Brown and the Bourbon County Revival along with The Barnstormers will be providing a great night of entertainment.”
  Gates open at 6 p.m. and music will start at about 7 p.m.  Tickets are $5.
In addition, there will be food trucks and refreshments available, she said.
Continuing this year is the draft horse pull on Tuesday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. and the 4-H Dance and Cornhole Tournament, Thursday, July 15.
“Ben Cole, the voice of the Bourbon County Fair, will be announcing our Market Livestock Shows,” Brillhart said.
A goat show at the Bourbon County Fair in 2017.

Bourbon County Fair Board Officers are President Dale Griffiths; Vice-President Mark Crystal ; Secretary Lynda Foster; Assistant Secretary Sue Reinecke;  Treasurer Diane Brillhart;  Assistant Treasurer Mark Brillhart; Grandstand Superintendent Stewart Gulager and  Assistant Grandstand Superintendent Bobby Reed.

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