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Food, Fort Scott

Kiwanis Annual Pancake Feed March 1

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First United Methodist Church at Third Street and National Avenue,

The 101st Fort Scott Kiwanis Pancake Feed is March 1 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and then again from 4-6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Third, and National Avenue.

It is a pick-up meal, with cars asked to come in from Fourth Street to the driveway in front of the church.

The cost is $5 per person with children under five free.

The club members will deliver to groups with 10 meals or more orders.

Call 620.224-9067 for the delivery service.

The meal includes two pancakes with butter and syrup and a sausage patty.

Community members enjoy visiting at the Fort Scott Kiwanis Pancake Feed at Buck Run Community Center in February 2020, before the COVID-19 Pandemic. Now the organization has a drive-through meal.

Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time, according to information from John Crain, President.

“The club has 25 members, and we would love to have more,” he said.

The group meets on Tuesdays at noon for lunch at First Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford, Fort Scott.

Crain listed some of the Kiwanis projects last year:

They

  • Repaired and applied deck stain to picnic tables in Gunn Park, and the bridge on its first lake
  • Decorated a shelter house for Christmas in the Park
  • Trimmed low hanging trees for the school bus passage
  • Helped with the Downtown Clean Sweep
  • Will be planting trees across town this spring

 

Some of the organizations and activities they have donated to last year:

  • CASA
  • Beacon
  • Sponsor students to Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar
  • Sponsor students to Boy’s State
  • Fort Scott Leadership
  • $4,000 for high school scholarships
  • Fort Scott Middle School Project Art
  • Hedgehog Inc Book Project
  • USD-234 In-Need Fund for all schools
  • USD-234 Grade School Reading Projects
  • Fort Scott High School Cheer
  • FSHS Save our Seniors
  • FSHS After Prom
  • Wreaths Across America

 

 

 

 

Church news, Food, Fort Scott

Soup Lunch Drive-Through on March 18

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The First United Methodist Church, 301 S. National, will host a drive-through soup lunch on Friday, March 18. 

This is a to go meal that can be picked up under the covered entrance off of National Avenue.

  Serving times will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

A variety of soups including potato, vegetable beef, and chili will be served along with a dessert for a free-will offering. 

The soup lunch is sponsored by the Mission Committee at First United Methodist Church.

 

Submitted by:

Marla Gorman

Administrative Assistant

First United Methodist Church

Bourbon County, Food, Fort Scott

Perry’s Pork Rinds $2 Off

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Perry’s Pork Rinds
We have lost our minds, we know! Today is 2/2/22 and it’s just after 2pm CST this sale is good for $2 Off per bag of pork rinds until midnight CST. It’s our biggest and best deal since starting in 2017! Not combined with any other discounts! We love and appreciate you helping keep a family-owned and operated business alive and well in Bronson, KS! Because of YOU and your faithful support. The best compliment you can provide is to INVITE others to like our page or SHARE this post! God be less you all have a great day… now go shop! Discount automatically applies at check out. Curbside pickup is available too!
Place your orders here:www.PerrysPorkRinds.com 
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Food, Government, Kansas

Powdered Infant Formula Recalled

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KDHE and the FDA warn consumers not to use select Similac, Alimentum and EleCare powdered infant formula 

TOPEKA – Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is investigating complaints of infant illness related to products from Abbott’s Nutrition’s Sturgis, MI facility. Three brands of powdered infant formula were recalled for possible Cronobacter contamination. As a result of the ongoing investigation, the FDA is alerting consumers to avoid purchasing or using certain powdered infant formula products produced at this facility.

The FDA is advising consumers not to use Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas if:

  • the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37; and
  • the code on the container contains K8, SH or Z2; and
  • the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later.

Abbott has initiated a voluntary recall of certain powdered infant formulas. Products made at the Sturgis facility can be found across the United States. Individuals can find more information about returning the product directly to Abbott by using the Product Recall tool.

Cronobacter infections are rare, but they can be deadly in newborns. Infections in infants usually occur in the first days or weeks of life. About two to four cases are reported to CDC every year, but this figure may not reflect the true number of illnesses because most hospitals and laboratories are not required to report Cronobacter infections to health departments.

The first symptom of Cronobacter infection in infants is usually a fever, accompanied by poor feeding, crying, or very low energy. Infants with these symptoms should be immediately evaluated by a health care provider.

Business, Food, Fort Scott

Common Ground Is More Than A Coffee Shop

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Common Ground Coffee Shop.

Common Ground Coffee Company is not just a place to gather but also offers small event catering and rental space venues.

Like other coffee shops, one can hang- out with others, catch up on some studying or just find a little solitude, all while enjoying specialty drinks and scrumptious foods, according to its website.

In addition to a hang-out place, the business offers small event catering and rental space venues.

The conference room, a private space at the rear of the business, is free, when available.

And there is a large space with outdoor access and a stage in the rear also called the Loading Dock.

“We rent rooms for showers and parties,” Vickie Waldron, manager, told the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce  Coffee attendees on Feb. 17. In addition, “We cater baked goods for small events.”

Common Ground Coffee Co. is located at 12 E. Wall St.
Fort Scott,  phone number: (620) 223-2499 or email:
[email protected]

The coffee shop is a ministry of the Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene.

The excess profits are given back to the community, Waldron said.

“We donate to any of our staff’s charity of choice,” she said. “We have donated to  the Sharing Bucket, Paws and Claws, American Childhood Diabetes Assn., the local GED program, the Leukemia Association, just to name a few off of the top of my head.”

Common Grounds currently employs 16-17 people.

Hours of operation for the business are:

Monday         7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday         7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday      7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday            7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday     7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday Closed

Food, Fort Scott

Methodists Reschedule Soup Lunch Until Feb. 25

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NOTICE – Due to the weather, the soup lunch that was scheduled today has been cancelled and rescheduled for next Friday, February 25.

The Soup Luncheon has been rescheduled for NEXT Friday, February 25 from11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is a to-go meal that can be picked up under the covered entrance off of National Avenue. A variety of soups including potato, vegetable beef, and chili will be served along with a dessert for a free-will offering. Sponsored by the Mission Committee.

 

Food, Fort Scott

Beacon: New Pick-up/Drop-off Area

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The Beacon delivery parking lot before the concrete was poured. Submitted photo.

The Beacon, a helping agency in Fort Scott, is working to make it safer for their clients to move food in and out of their building.

“We are pouring a concrete driveway in the back of the Beacon, to make it safer for our clients to pick up their groceries from us,  also to make it easier for deliveries and donation drop-offs,” Dave Gillen, Beacon Director said.
The Beacon delivery area parking lot after the concrete was poured on Feb. 11. Submitted photo.
This project started on Feb. 10 and was completed on Feb. 11, he said.
“However our clients will not be able to use it until Friday of (this) week as the concrete will need to be cured,” he said.
“All Beacon business will be conducted through the front door until then.”
Submitted photo.
This project was funded through church, individual, and civic organizations donations.
“This is something we have been wanting to do for a long time and because of the generosity of our great community it was made possible,” Gillen said.
“Thank you RII Concrete Construction for also making this possible and your great employees,” he said.
RII Construction workers. Submitted photo.
“The Beacon (staff) serves about 300 families a month currently,” Gillen said. “Clients call in their food orders and they are placed on the back porch. Additional items such as produce and bakery items are placed on the back porch for them to shop, also”.
The Beacon Food Pantry is a non-profit organization, a food pantry serving Bourbon County, Kansas, also provides financial assistance
The agency is located at 525 E. Sixth Street, Fort Scott, and can be reached at 620.223.6869.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  They are closed Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, according to their Facebook page.
Business, Entertainment, Food, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chocolate Lover’s Shopping This Saturday

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For those who love to shop and LOVE chocolate, get your walking shoes on.

This Saturday, Feb. 12, is the Love Local Chocolate Crawl shopping event, sponsored by the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce.

This is the second annual Fort Scott Chocolate Crawl, according to Executive Director Lindsay Madison.

Lindsay Madison. Submitted photo.

Stores festooned with red and white balloons and with the chocolate crawl poster in the window are participating and many will be offering drawings and store give-aways.

The majority of the retailers are in Fort Scott’s Downtown Historic District, but there are others also.

Downtown retailers are Angie Dawn’s Boutique, Bartlesmeyer Jewelry Store,  Better in Bourbon Boutique, Bids and Dibs resale clothing and more, Hare and Crow Barbershop, Hedgehog INK Bookstore, Iron Star Antiques, and Such,  Laree + Co. clothing store,  Main Street Gallery and Gifts, Sunshine Boutique, The Beauty Lounge hair salon and spa, and Treasure Hunt Flea Market.

Other retailers participating are Museum of Creativity, Shirt Shack clothing store and Varia clothing store.

Customers are invited to shop at local retailers and sample chocolate treats.

Food, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Announces Love Local & Chocolate Crawl Shopping Event

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Love Local & Chocolate Crawl shopping event will take place on Saturday, February 12th.

Most stores in the Downtown Historic District and several additional locations will be participating in the fun.

Customers are invited to shop local retailers while sampling a variety of chocolate treats along the way, and many will also be offering drawings and promotions.

Locations included in the event will have a Chocolate Crawl poster and red and white balloons displayed at their entrance.

The Chamber encourages the community to shop local, love local and join the Chocolate Crawl on February 12th to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

“You can’t buy love, but you can buy local!”

Contact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566

Bourbon County, Business, Entertainment, Food, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Big Kansas Road Trip coming to Fort Scott

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BKRT is coming May 5-8th!
ATTENTION:
Events, Attractions, Restaurants
& other locally owned Businesses
TOMORROW
February 1st
is the last day to register to be
included in the print program.
Business listings will only be included if offering some type of special discount or giveaway to BKRT visitors.
Click here to submit form to register.
You have until April 25th to register and be included online on the
BKRT website, but the deadline
to be included in the full color print guide is February 1st.
Stay connected with Big Kansas Road Trip by Liking the official Facebook page, click here.
Visit the BKRT website here.
Links to BKRT Facebook, Twitter & Instagram below…
Thank you to our Chamber Champions below…
Food, Government, Kansas

Emergency Food Assistance Benefits Extended for 63,000 Kansas households

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TOPEKA – In an effort to continue supporting Kansans as they manage the impacts of COVID-19 and the multiple variants of the virus, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) announced the continuation of the emergency food assistance (SNAP) benefits to current participants.

The extension will increase the maximum monthly benefit for 63,000 households across the state and deliver an additional $14,591,000 per month to Kansas.

“Our goal at DCF is to protect children and strengthen families,” DCF Secretary Laura Howard said. “The extension of the emergency food assistance benefits will help ensure Kansas families continue to have access to healthy groceries and basic necessities.”

The continuance of the emergency allotment is effective through July 31, 2022, or upon the termination of the federal declaration of a Public Health Emergency, whichever occurs sooner. This is the second instance the emergency food assistance benefit has been extended.

No application is necessary to receive the emergency food assistance funds. The distribution will continue to follow the standard alphabetical schedule.

Those who do not currently receive food assistance, but are interested in applying, are encouraged to visit the DCF website at www.dcf.ks.gov.

Secretary Howard issued the Declaration of Continuing Benefits due to COVID-19 — under K.S.A. 39-708c, et seq. — which directs the agency to continue taking all necessary actions to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the State of Kansas.