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Category Archives: Exercise
FSHS Annual Youth Scholarship Golf Tournament July 25
Men’s Kiwanis Club of Fort Scott Annual Youth Scholarship Golf Tournament, July 25th, 2020. Start time 9:00 am at Woodland Hills Golf Course.
The tournament benefits Fort Scott High School seniors.
Numerous raffle items, including Calloway golf clubs, sapphire diamond necklace and other numerous items.
The cost is $60.00 per player in a three-person scramble.
Submitted by Terri Townsend
Chamber Golf Classic July 24
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Buck Run Open As of Today
Even though Buck Run Community Center is open again today with some limitations because of Covid 19 restrictions, there are other walking, running, playing, and fishing opportunities in Fort Scott.
Here is the framework of what has taken place the last few months at Buck Run Community Center, according to Tom Robertson, manager.
“May 18th – BRCC Fitness and Racquetball opened by appointment only, (Limited to 10 in each room)
May 22nd – Opened BRCC lobby to take FSRC Summer Programs registrations. (no appointments needed for fitness and/or racquetball but still limited to 10)
June 22nd – Completely opened BRCC and begin Youth Baseball/Softball Leagues
June 24th – Closed BRCC & cancelled FSRC programs and leagues for 1 week
July 1st – Reopened BRCC but limited to 45 and under in building with social distancing. Canceled FSRC summer camps and programs with the exception of youth and adult baseball/softball leagues that has been postponed until July 9th. Orders will be evaluated around July 6th or 7th.”
“The fitness room and two gymnasiums are open for usage,” said Tom Robertson, manager. “We are not allowing rentals until the restrictions are lifted to avoid going over the 45+(people allowed in the building) restrictions.
“We opened today with a restriction of 45 (people) and under including staff at any given time while practicing social distancing,” Robertson said.
“Youth baseball/softball is on hold right now with the 45 and under restriction. We will try to resume games if and when the restrictions are lifted.”
“The decision to postpone games was made by the Fort Scott Recreation Commission Board based on the orders by our Bourbon County Health Department,” he said.
The meeting was held on Monday of this week.
“Buck Run Community Center will practice social distancing at all times,” Robertson said. “Once the governor presents guidelines on mask-wearing, signs and direction will be given to BRCC users as they enter the building.”
Buck Run Community Center is located at 735 State.
For questions or concerns, email Tom Robertson @ [email protected] or by calling 620-223-0386/ 620-224-7707.
There are other options for exercise in the city.
The following is edited information from the Buck Run Community Center website:
http://buckruncommunitycenter.org/
Golf Course Information/Events
| Rate Type | Mon – Thurs | Fri – Sun | Annually |
| 9 Holes Golf | $11 | $13 | |
| 18 Holes Golf | $13 | $15 | |
| 9 Holes + Cart | $14 | $14 | |
| 18 Holes + Cart | $24 | $24 | |
| 9 Hole Trail Fees | $5 | $5 | |
| 18 Hole Trail Fees | $10 | $10 | |
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| Single Membership | $440 | ||
| Youth Membership | $100 | ||
| Family Membership (Family of 4) $25. for each additional. | $595 | ||
| Trail Fees | $150 | ||
| Cart Shed Rental – Includes trail Fee
Annual Cart Pass – Unlimited use of Woodland Hills Carts |
$350
$425 |
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| To host a tournament call 620-223-5060 | |||
Gunn Park
Located at Park Avenue 2
Lakes, Fishing, Shelter Houses, Tent & RV Camping, Bathrooms, Picnic Tables, Disc Golf and Playground Area. For Rental Information Contact City Hall at 620-223– 0550.
Lake Fort Scott
Located at Rt. 5 South of Fort Scott
Boating, Fishing, Swimming, Shelter Houses, Picnic Tables. For Information contact City Hall at 620-223-0550.
Bridal Veil Park
Located at West 2nd Street
Shelter House, Picnic Tables, Soccer Field, and Playground Area.
Lincoln School Walking Trail
Located at West 18th Street
Walking, Running, Fishing, Picnic Tables.
Betty Ruth Willard Fields/Ty Cullor Field
Located at 2108 Horton
Bathrooms, Picnic Tables and Playground Area.
Ellis Park
Located at 12th & Williams
Sand Volleyball, Basketball Court, Walking Trail, Shelter House, Picnic Tables and Bathrooms.
3rd Street Park
Located at 3rd & Hill
Shelter House, Bathrooms, Picnic Tables, Outdoor Basketball Court and Playground Area.
Nelson Park
Located at the corner of Grant & Elm Street
Playground Area and Walking Trail.
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James B. Tedesco Memorial Skate Park
Located at 4th & Scott Street Skate Park
The park is a public use, and is well suited for use by skateboarders, roller blades, scooters and more. Helmets are not required but suggested and benches and trashcans are provided for anyone who would like to enjoy watching the skaters perform.
Swimming Pool Reopens July 1 With Modifications Due to COVID 19
The Aquatic Center will resume normal business hours beginning July 1st, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. There will be more restraints and guidelines to follow:
Only 30 people will be allowed in the pool at any given time.
At the top of each hour 30 new patrons will be allowed in the pool and the previous 30 will be asked to leave.
Cash only will be taken due to an issue with the credit card system.
They will take the first 30 people at the beginning of each hour. If patrons leave before their hour time has expired, we will NOT allow the next person in. This is so we can stay on the hourly change of patrons as a whole and allow us to clean all areas at the conclusion of each session.
The fees will remain the same as posted.
These guidelines will be reevaluated on July 8th, 2020 when the Public Health Officer’s order ends.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please call City Hall at 223-0550 if you have questions.
Buck Run Opens July 1, Limited to 45 People
Buck Run Community Center will be open to the public beginning on July 1st, 2020. The hours for Buck Run will be 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays.
The facility will be limited to a gathering of 45 individuals or less including Buck Run staff. Individuals are reminded to social distance when using this facility.
This will be reevaluated on July 8th, 2020 when the Public Health Officer’s order ends.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please call City Hall at 223-0550 if you have questions.
FS Pool Closes Due to Increase in COVID 19 Cases
The Fort Scott Aquatic Center will be closed for the next seven (7) days beginning today due to the increase in COVID-19 cases. Buck Run Community Center will also be closed beginning today for the next seven (7) days. These closures will be reevaluated after the seven days.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please call City Hall at 223-0550 if you have questions.
Fort Scott’s Swimming Pool Opens June 22, With Modifications
The hot days of June have many seeking ways to cool off.
The Fort Scott Aquatic Center is one option for cooling off.
However, because of the COVID 19 Pandemic, it has remained closed until staff worked on a plan to be able to open safely.
The center will open on June 22, Chasity Ware, the manager, said.
“With many days of the uncertainty of the COVID 19, a lot of research went into making a final decision to plan to open the facility, ” she said. “Once I had the facts of what we were capable of doing with restrictions placed upon us and then shared with the (Fort Scott) City Commissioners, their faith in me and my team of employees were given the go-ahead to open. Due to the many behind the scene hours to prepare the opening of the pool along with lifeguard training that had to be completed, we needed a little time. We also chose to wait until the phase-out plan per Gov. Kelly to help with even fewer restrictions.”
Precautions are in place
“The modifications will include but not limited to:
- some masks being worn,
- extra cleaning being provided,
- no lounge chairs issued this season (we ask patrons to bring in their own chairs),
- no 3 pm or 5 pm break will be provided,
- and only pre-packaged foods will be served out of the concession stands.
We will initially limit our patrons to 250 each day for the first few weeks to help with gatherings as well.”
“Also NO pool passes will be sold,” she said. ” We can’t guarantee our season and know so much has already been missed we just didn’t feel the passes were going to be effective. If we were to close, we can’t imagine the nightmare for the refund/credit.”
“NO ONE will be allowed to come in and sit to watch anyone swim without paying,” Ware said. “We have to count them as part of the capacity number.
And one last thing, NO FLOATATION DEVICES of any sort. No padded suits, no arm wings, no life jackets.”
“There will be NO SWIM LESSONS, she said.
“We want to remind everyone to please pay attention to their symptoms and their children’s,” Ware said. “Please don’t attend the pool if you are sick, running a fever or overall not feeling well. Help keep others safe.”
Daily rates
Daily admission rates will apply: 3-14 years old-are $2, 15-62 years old- $3 and 63 years old and older- $2.
The center currently has 29 employees between lifeguards, office/concession personnel and managers.
“This number could change as the future moves forwards,” Ware said.
Pool hours, close date
Pool hours are 1 pm-7 pm Monday through Saturday and 1 pm-6 pm on Sundays.
The date to close will be no later than August 9 due to college lifeguards returning to college the first weekend of August and school for Fort Scott USD #234 is anticipated to start Aug. 12, she said.
“This could change as well as we move forward.,” Ware said. “We pray we have no outbreaks or other issues but are prepared to make decisions as needed. “
NO private pool parties
“We are sorry to say at this time there will not be private pool parties available this pool season,” Ware said. “We need the extra time to clean the facility. “
The center’s phone number is 620-223-8142.
Ware is the Fort Scott Aquatic Center Manager, in her 9th season. She was employed by Mound City Pool seven years prior to joining Fort Scott.
She is a Certified Lifeguard Instructor.
“I certify lifeguards for the Fort Scott Aquatic Center, Nevada, Iola, Pleasanton, and LaCygne pools. I have been doing that for six seasons now,” she said.
FS Hurricanes Swim Team Accepting New Members
Fort Scott Hurricanes Swim Team is currently accepting new members ages 5-18.
Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted with any stroke.
Practices will be June 22-July 31st. T
The registration fee is $55 per swimmer.
Scholarships are available to families in need. Applications for the scholarship can be picked up and turned in to Buck Run Community Center.
Registration for families in Bourbon County currently open.
Registration for families outside of Bourbon County will open on June 14th.
Like on Facebook at Fort Scott Hurricanes Swim Team for the latest information and to reach a board member with any questions.
Downtown Walking Trail In The Works
A local leadership class has taken on a project of creating a walking trail downtown with funding from Healthy Bourbon County Action Team.
Bourbon County Lead Class 2020 heard of the funding opportunity from Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lindsay Madison.
“Lindsay brought the opportunity up to the class of extra funds from Healthy Bourbon County Action Team that we could use for our class project and we came up with a healthy walk downtown with educational fun facts about downtown Fort Scott,” Rita Schoeder, LEAD Class member said. ” What it was and what it is now!”
“Our presentation proposed to Healthy Bourbon County Board for approval was held at the Empress Event Center, Thursday, February 6th,” Schoeder said. “I and one other class member, J.T. (Heckman), presented to the board for approval of the design of the signs.”
Also included in the presentation was an example of a fun facts sign with QR code for younger audiences to use cell phones while approaching the sign, then scanning on the phone. It will then show images, reading material and recorded audio of the fun fact, Schroeder said.
“Some signs will show how many feet you have walked as well.,” she said. “At the Feb. 6 meeting, the budget and project were approved.”
The definitive location of the downtown trail is not final but the starting place will be at the Fort Scott Chamber, 231 E.Wall Street, Schroeder said.
There the walkers will receive a brochure of the walking trail, and the statistics of how many feet the walking trail is from start to finish.
The brochure will show the fun fact markers and highlights of the downtown walking trail.
What is the benefit of having a walking trail downtown?
According to Schroeder:
- It’s a walk of downtown historic Fort Scott for people who work and live downtown, residents, and visitors of all ages.
- The walk promotes retailers, restaurants, and points of interest.
- Walkers will learn fun facts about Fort Scott’s history.
- The hope is to challenge the next generation of opportunities to continue Fort Scott’s growth.
- Small town hospitality will welcome visitors and share what Fort Scott represents and has to offer.
By mid-March/April, the project will be presented to the Fort Scott Design and Review Board and if approved will then go to the Fort Scott City Commission for final approval.
The completion date for the project is in June, Schroeder said.
“Before Good Ol’ Days, fingers crossed,” Schroeder said.
Members of the LEAD Bourbon County 2020 group have been divided into subgroups with the following tasks:
Naming the trail and gathering historical facts
based on the number of mile marker signs along the trail:
Matthew Chaplin, Devin Tally, Tony Tirri, JT Heckman.
Matthew Chaplin, Devin Tally, Tony Tirri, JT Heckman.
Marketing and design of brochures, flyers, and printed maps to be picked up at the Chamber and/or trailhead, designing a welcome sign and mile marker signs, and getting quotes on pricing and installation:
Rita Schroeder, Ashley Keylon, Katie Allison.
Rita Schroeder, Ashley Keylon, Katie Allison.
Mapping the route, identifying sign placement and number of mile marker signs needed:
Traci Reed, Amy Budy, Kyla Probasco
Traci Reed, Amy Budy, Kyla Probasco
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Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Asking For Submissions For Event Calendar
Jon Kindlesparger Retires As Golf Course Superintendent
Jon Kindlesparger, 66, retired as the Woodland Hills Golf Course Superintendent as of Dec. 31, 2019.
In his 8.5 years at the golf course, Kindlesparger has seen an improvement in the course that is owned by the City of Fort Scott.
“The city has put some money into it,” he said. “It takes a ton of money…It was a three to four-year challenge…from not very good to playable.”
The course has been improved from “pretty downtrodden”, Kindlesparger said. “To a decent golf course now.”
“All the turf is better and in playable condition,” he said. “There is a new clubhouse and new cart shed and also playing, membership and revenue has increased.”
“Jon made a ton of difference in his time,” Rex Hall, a member of the golf course and attendee at Kindlesparger’s retirement reception Dec. 30, said. “He made it actually look like a golf course.”
Following his retirement, Kindlesparger said he will be seeing ” a lot of golf courses and a lot of lakes to fish.”
The Fort Scott Human Resources Director Deb Needleman presented a gift card to Kindlesparger during the reception.
