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Category Archives: Exercise
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Woodland Hills: One of Top Ten In Kansas
Fort Scott’s publicly owned golf course is one of the best in Kansas.
“It’s one of the top ten in the state,” Fort Scott’s Community Development Director Robert Uhler told the weekly Chamber of Commerce Coffee attendees on May 9 at Woodland Hills Golf Course.
To view others on the list of top ten golf courses in Kansas, click below.
https://bestthingsks.com/public-golf-courses/?fbclid=IwAR0T2ujyKdgy8wgaNo2x6zw6pBF3
Woodland Hills Golf Course is busy with community events.
“The next Saturday’s are busy,” Clubhouse Manager Shannon O’Neil told the coffee attendees, “The Kiwanis Golf Tournament is May 18, there is a three-person scramble on Memorial Day weekend May 25 and a Tiger Baseball Fundraiser on June 1.” The Kiwanis fundraiser is for student scholarships and the Tiger baseball fundraiser benefits the local baseball team, he said.
O’Neil is also the head golf professional at the course.
An introductory course for beginning golfers ages 8-13 begins Tuesday, June 11, for six weeks of one-hour group lessons.
Coffee attendee, Fort Scott Community College President Alysia Johnston said the college has a great partnership with the golf course. This partnership has allowed two girls to hone their skills to excel at the sport.
“In our first year with a golf team, two girls have qualified for nationals,” she said.
City Manager Dave Martin commended Golf Course Superintendent Jon Kindlesparger for his work on upgrading and maintaining the picturesque course.
“We hired him when the course was in disrepair,” Martin said. “Jon, with his experience has done a lot of great work out here.”
Aging With Attitude
Aging with Attitude Regional Expo filled the gym of Community Christian Church on Friday to hear breakout speakers on the opioid crisis, scams against senior citizens, life with partial sight, veteran’s benefits, gardening, farm families in tough times, and getting beyond superficial conversations.
Aaron and Lindsay Watts, owners of Smallville Crossfit, Fort Scott, demonstrated exercises that can even be done from a chair.
Patty LaRoche gave an inspirational speech on “What Matters Most.”
There are four components of aging to find contentment, she said, which include physical, mental, emotional and spiritual issues. She listed humorous and contemplative examples of each component.
And door prizes galore were handed to attendees by vendors, businesses and organizations.
Resource fair vendors were Girard Medical Center, K-State Extension, Hometown Health Care, Moore-Few Care Center, Arrowood Lane Residential Care, Kansas Agricultural Medication Services, Heritage Health Care, Medicalodges Fort Scott, Southeast Kansas Library System, Integrity Home Care and Hospice, Presbyterian Village, Resource Center for Independent Living, State Farm Insurance, Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging, Angels Care Home Health, Ascension Via Christi, SKIL Resource Center and Kansas AgrAbility.
Additional support for the expo was provided by Community Christian Church, Dale and Betty Johnson, Cheney Witt Funeral Home.
Helping with introducing the speakers were 15 Fort Scott Community College Ambassadors, with help serving the meal provided by Fort Scott Community College Volleyball Students.
A grant from the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas helped support this expo event.
Riverfront Park: Lighting Is Coming
The east side of the Belltown Walking Trail in Riverfront Park is a shady place to enjoy a walk, but at times it is too dark.
“We’ve had some ladies that said at dusk, it gets pretty dark,” Jerry Witt, president of the Fort Scott Bourbon County Riverfront Authority Board, said. “So we purchased 14 poles and downlights and bases.”
“The lighting will be installed in the next few weeks on the east side of the walking trail, where it is darker, it’s close to the lookout,” Witt said. “We would like for (the lighting) to go over to the Mercy Hospice Memorial part. We will add more lights later, this is what we can afford now.”
The lights will be LED downlights, he said, “that will shine on the trail.”
An electrician will install them, with the City of Fort Scott providing the concrete bases for the lights.
There was grant money left following the building of the pavilion and the overlook boardwalk which were completed last year, Witt said. This leftover grant money will fund the lighting segment.
2018 Was a Busy Year For Improvements in Riverfront Park
Two projects in the park were completed last year.
The pavilion was built near the park entrance and has electricity, with a parking lot nearby.
For more information, click below:
Riverfront Park Pavilion Nearly Ready For The Public
The wooden overlook boardwalk was built near the confluence of the Marmaton River and Mill Creek and has seating along the perimeter.
For more information, click below:
Overlook of the Marmaton River in Place at Riverfront Park
The long-range plan is a walking bridge across the river and trails south of the Marmaton River on River Road, he said.
Additionally, signage was installed in the park and other parts throughout Bourbon County. Click below for more information.
“When we can receive money to do it, we will do it,” Witt said.
The Fort Scott Bourbon County Riverfront Authority Board meets whenever Witt calls a meeting, “Once a month or every six weeks.” he said.
On the board in addition to Witt are Betty Boyko, Penny Pollack Barnes, Bob Love, Danny McGee, Arnold Scholfield, Jeff Sweetser and Allen Warren.
Wreath Ruck April 13
Please show up at Smallville Crossfit 30 minutes prior to the event.
The 5 Mile Ruck is at 8:00 a.m., 5K Run at 8:30 a.m. and the
1 Mile at 9:00 a.m.
Gunn Park Trail Volunteers Needed For Trail Clean-up
Volunteers are needed this Saturday morning for clean up of the bike/walk trails at Fort Scott’s Gunn Park Trails.
“We need to clean flood debris from the trails,” said Frank Halsey, who spearheads the trail volunteers.
“This is a post-winter clean-up,” he said.
Community members are encouraged to help with this volunteer program to keep the trails in top shape.
“We will meet at 9 a.m. at the main gate,” Halsey said. “The clean-up won’t go past noon.”
“Even if people can come for an hour, that is helpful,” he said.
Trail clean-up volunteers are encouraged to bring rakes, gloves, and boots.
The trails are for bicyclists and walkers.
“No horses, they are hard on trails,” Halsey said.
The volunteers have built an eight-mile trail in Fort Scott’s largest park, Gunn Park.
There are seven different trailheads for trail users to enter or exit onto the trail that parallels the Marmaton River in sections.
Walk Kansas 2019
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Yoga Classes Offered On Tuesday Evenings
Denise Duncan saw a need for a Yoga class in Fort Scott and is filling that need.
“Since the Shiney Yoga Studio shut down, I saw a great need,” she said. “There is one with private classes but I wanted a place where everyone could come do yoga.”
Duncan has secured a Yoga instructor, Rachel Henderson of Iola.
“I met this couple from Iola and she was teaching (Yoga) and I asked if she would teach a class in Fort Scott,” Duncan said.
Duncan is the owner of the Beaux Art Center and is using a part of the building for the Yoga class.
“We meet at our loft apartment upstairs, 102 S. National Ave,” she said.
The classes are held on Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
The cost is $10 per class.
“It is for young/old, chubby/skinny, beginner/pro,” Duncan said. “You can go at your own pace.”
Participants should wear loose clothing or yoga pants, and bring their own Yoga/exerecise mat, she said.
Putting Green and Driving/Slicing Mats added to Momentum Indoor Training
To welcome 2019, Momentum Indoor Training is expanding the services offered.
” I am really excited that Momentum Indoor Training now has equipment that allows golfers to work on their game even when the weather is not favorable to be on the course,” said owner Emelia S. Whiteaker, MS, PES.
In addition to the softball and baseball pitching machines and sports performance training. Momentum Indoor Training now has a 4 ft. by 18 ft. putting green, and driving/chipping mat with nets. The putting green is made of an aerated foam technology that mimics the roll and spongy feel of a natural putting green, she said.
A variety of breaks can be easily made using the numerous shims. The roll of the green can be sped up or slowed down using a broom.
One can also practice hitting specific shots by filling one or more of the 6 holes in the green and using the side standing mat which allows you to be on the same level as the putting green.
Golfers can work on their drives and chips by using the mat to hit into the 2 different nets in the facility. There are three different sizes of rubber tees for the mat including one that allows for the use of wood/plastic tees.
Pricing for the use of the golf training aids is:
20 minutes – $7.00
40 minutes – $12.00
60 minutes – $16.00
200 minutes – $50.00
600 minutes – $125.00
“All golfers must bring in their own clubs so they can train as they play,” Whiteaker said. “To schedule, your training times call (620) 223-1803 or send them a message on Facebook: @mitrainingfs . Training times can be any time during the day but times before 3 pm must be scheduled. Momentum Indoor Training is located at 2420 S. Main St., Suite 900 (drive around to the parking area behind Tractor Supply).”
First Day Hike at Crawford State Park
Begin the New Year connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike at Crawford State Park.
Meet January 1 at 10 a.m. at the Beach Shelter.
Crawford State Park is located at 1 West Lake Road
Farlington, Kansas, just over the Bourbon County line off Highway 7 in Crawford County.
Farlington, Kansas, just over the Bourbon County line off Highway 7 in Crawford County.
Crawford State Park can be reached at 620-362-3671.
The trail is moderate difficulty. Pets must be on a leash. Wear weather appropriate clothing, including water-resistant boots.
Contact/cancellation info: 620-362-3671. Tag #FirstDayHikes and #NoPlaceLikeKS.