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Business, Food, Fort Scott

New Employee: Teri Hamilton at Common Ground Coffee Co.

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Teri Hamilton. Submitted photo.

Teri Hamilton, owner of The Hamilton’s Artisan Bakery, is putting her own business on pause and will be using her baking talents at Common Ground Coffee Co.12 E. Wall as of Monday, February 3.

Common Ground Coffee Shop.

 

In recent years, Hamilton’s husband has been able to help her with her home business, but because of a new job, he won’t.

“This makes it unsustainable for me physically,” Hamilton said. “The bakery business needs to grow in employees and space…and we are not ready to take that step.”

Starting on February 3 she will be at the coffee shop on Mondays through Fridays, from 8 a.m. to noon,  baking for them.

“I’ll be making cookies and pastry-type things and possibly adding a few things of my own but will be keeping that baked good case full,” she said. “Taking this part-time job will keep me baking for the community.”

She started her artisan bakery three years ago, and feels the job will allow her to “see people, interact with them and see them enjoy the things I make for them.”

“I’m excited to  join the Common Ground team, I look forward to serving people good food.”

Suzanne Griffin will continue her weekly dinners at the coffee shop and offer catering services.

Together they will produce some fun offerings for Super Bowl parties and Valentine’s Day.

Griffin said they will be offering appetizer trays and dip assortments for Super Bowl parties and for Valentine’s Day-chocolate dipped strawberries and Chardudery Trays for men.

“We call it Chardudery Trays because it has bacon, beef and no frilly stuff,” Griffin said.

 

For more information contact Common Ground Coffee Co. at 620.223.2499.

Left to right: Common Ground Coffee Co. staff working this day:
Ashton Pridey
Heidi Dixon
Orpha Durossette
Ava Witt
Suzanne Griffin
Jenna Graham
Submitted photo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Church news, Food, Fort Scott

Ground(Hog) Breakfast Fundraiser On Feb. 1

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JOIN US FOR OUR 6TH ANNUAL

 

“ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES

WITH A SERVING OF GROUND(HOG)”

OR (added this year)

“ALL YOU CAN EAT BISCUITS WITH GROUNDHOG GRAVY”

 

DINE IN OR CARRY OUT

SILENT AUCTION & BAKE SALE

 

February 1, 2025, 8 A.M. – 2 P.M.

at First Southern Baptist Church

1818 South Main, Fort Scott, KS

 

Children 7 and under FREE

8 to Adult $5.00 in advance or

$6.00 at the door

 

for advanced tickets Contact

Ida Ford 417-262-3948 or

Terri Williams 620-215-3202

 

**All proceeds go to FSBC Building Fund

 

Bourbon County, Clothing, Food, Fort Scott

Clothing and Food Donations Accepted by Bethsada Christian Church For Those In Need

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The west porch of Bethsada Christian Church, at 101 S. Judson, has donated items that are free to those in need at any time. Submitted photo.

Becky Cowlishaw purchased the former Christian Church at 101 S. Judson in 2016 and renamed it Bethsada Christian Church.

“About 7 years ago, in 2017,  I saw an idea a friend of mine had shared on Facebook that I wanted to replicate. I started taking donations to give away winter coats, gloves, hats, and scarves,” Cowlishaw said.
That idea soon turned into giving away donated clothing of all kinds as well as bric-brac and other household items, Cowlishaw said.
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Becky Cowlishaw. Submitted photo.
She knows there is a clothing need in the community and asks those wishing to donate clothing to do the following:
“1. I would prefer a message or text letting me know an approximate time frame, if at all possible,  as to when the donations will be dropped off.  This allows me to get the donations taken inside where I can separate and hang items if needed. If bags are left on the porch without my knowledge many times I will find the bags ripped and items scattered.
“2. Do not donate dirty items,  junk, trash, etc. That should go without saying but you would be surprised /shocked by what I have come across while going through bags and boxes.
“3. I ask that any items taken are for you or family members to personally use. I have had reports of items being taken with the purpose of selling those items.
“4. The donation box in the alley is not associated with the church.  I did ask for the box to be put there so that I could forward non-wanted items to another organization. Just know, if you put your bags of donations in the box in the alley, those donations are not staying local. It’s the donor’s choice, but wanted to clear up any possible confusion.”
Clothing donations to stay local are left on the west porch on Judson Street.
Food Is Available Also
The Blessing Box has nonperishable food for those in need. Submitted photo.
“I also have a food Blessing Box on the west side of the building,” she said.  “Should anyone have donations of non-perishable food items feel free to put your items in the box, no prior arrangements are necessary.”
“My intent and prayer is for the truly needy ( single mothers, folk with low income,  the unemployed, the homeless ) to possibly come across items that they or their family can use,” she said.
“I understand how much of a blessing it is to have my family’s needs met when I didn’t have the finances to meet those needs.  I want others to be blessed too.”
Donors can contact her through Messenger on Facebook pages at
Becky Caldwell Cowlishaw
Bethesda Christian Church
or
Email addresses:
or
Cell phone:
Submitted photo.
Entertainment, Food, Fort Scott

Quarterly Community Dance Party’s Are Coming in 2025 to Fort Scott

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Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin came up with an idea to create a community dance party in the town’s Memorial Hall, 1 East Third Street several times in 2025.

“I thought having a quarterly dance party with a disc jockey playing music would be a good idea to give our citizens and others from out of Bourbon County, the opportunity to come dance, listen to music, visit with friends, meet new friends, while eating/drinking from our local flavors.”

“We will be changing the type of music that will be played each quarter ranging from Disco to Country, to Rock and Roll,” he said. “We are planning on giving people the opportunity to dress up to the era of the music being played (an example would be dressing in 70’s Disco outfits or Rock and Roll outfits). The cover charge will be $5 per person.”

The first 2025 community dance is on Saturday, January 18 from 7 to 10 p.m.

This dance will be from every music era and genre.

Local restaurant, Aunt Toadies, will provide food and drinks for sale during the dance.

Art, Bourbon County, Food, Fort Scott

Jingle Bell Market This Weekend at The Bourbon County Fair Cloverleaf Event Center

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The 4th Annual Bourbon County Fair Association’s Jingle Bell Mart is this Saturday, December 14th from 9 am to 4 pm inside the Cloverleaf Event Center on the Bourbon County Fairgrounds, 2102 S. Huntington Blvd.
This event is a fundraiser for them to help maintain the fairgrounds including the barns, show ring, and rodeo arena, according to Emeila Whiteaker, event organizer.
This year there are 16 vendors including returning and new participants.
This year includes:
Blessed B Creations – Machine Embroidery items
The Market Lady – 3D printed creations
Uppa Creek Ranch – Honey
Blue Dog Wine Co.
Hamilton’s Artisan Bakery
Sally Kraft – Home Sewn items
Happy Little Candle Factory
Locust Hill Lamanch Goat Milk Products
Scentsy
Flying P Ranch – Western apparel and accessories
Gyp and Jo – Dog items
WriteOn – decorative pens
Osage Jewelry
Donna Jo Beerbower – Fudge
Tessie’s Nails – Color Street
Mmm Flavor Shop
“The Southwind Canine Club, the local 4-H dog project group will have breakfast and lunch for sale,” she said.  “This fundraiser is to help them replace old/broken equipment and new equipment that is required to move to the next level.  The club has three members who have completed at the Kansas State Fair and placed in the top 10 for two years.”
“Many of our vendors have items that are under $15 and make wonderful stocking Stuffers.  These vendors are also long time supporters of the Bourbon County Fair Association, taking part in not only past Jingle Bell Mart but also during the Bourbon County Fair which is the third week in July.”
From Emelia Whiteaker’s Facebook page.
Art, Business, Food, Fort Scott

Artificers Art Show Opens Tonight

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The Artificers at 8 N National Ave. is hosting an artist show tonight
December 6th from 5-9 pm, December 7th from 10am-9pm, and December 8th from noon-5 pm.
“We are so blessed to have returning artists that are with us every year as well as new artists that we invite because we love their art and want to offer unique gifts for purchase,” said Kate Freeman, part owner of the Artificers.
The list of Artists:
Trent Freeman (local) | Mixed Media Sculpture
Kate Freeman (local) | Clay Sculpture
Kate and Trent Freeman, from the Artificer Facebook page.
Erin Shevling (KC) | Functional Pottery
Erin Shelving. Submitted photo.
Darrell Williams (Nevada, MO)| Air Brush & Graphite
Darrell Williams. Submitted photo.
Tim Kienzle (KC) | Copper Jewelry
Tim Kienzle. Submitted photo.
Andrea Latham (KC) | Ceramic Pottery
Sally Brandon (Philipsburg, KS)| Fiber Artist
Kadra Nevitt (local) | Chalk Pastels
Kadra Nevitt. Submitted photo.
Carleen Shatto (KC) | Glass Artist
Ned DuCharme (Hume, MO) | Neo-impressionist
Food, Fort Scott

Urgent Need For Volunteer Drivers For 60+Nutrition

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Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging
60+ Nutrition (Formerly “Meals-On-Wheels”)
URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
Drivers will pick up prepared meals Buck Run Community Center and deliver to individuals on a designated route within Fort Scott City limits.
Please Contact Roz Scarborough for more information:
phone: 620-251-7313
 All Volunteers must complete the background check application and return ASAP before being assigned a route.  You can pick up an application at the K-STATE Research and Extension Office at 210 S. National, Fort Scott, KS.
Bourbon County, Food, Fort Scott, Youth

The Beacon Sees An Increase In Local Families In Need

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The Beacon is located at 525 E. Sixth Street, Fort Scott. Submitted photo. Ashley Heathman, assistant director, David Gillen, director, and Destiny Holderfield, food administrator.

 The Beacon is an interfaith, not-for-profit network in Bourbon County that has been in existence for 40 years. They assist community residents with food, utilities, and other necessities during times of need.

“We are dedicated to providing an efficient link between churches, civic groups, and other service organizations to those in need,” according to Dave Gillen, the director.

This time of year, the community gears up to give gifts and food to those who need it.

“The Adopt-A-Family program is a project that The Beacon takes great pride in,” said Gillen. “We help local Bourbon County families bring Christmas to their homes. After the application is filled out, we make the families available for the public and organizations to come in and ‘adopt’.  They then purchase gifts for the children and The Beacon puts together a rather large holiday meal package for the family. The children’s Christmas gifts are purchased, wrapped, and tagged with the family number and dropped off at Community Christian Church, where we sort into the proper family group.”

Those who want to adopt a family can come to The Beacon, 525 E. Sixth, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday from 9  a.m. to 1 p.m. to pick the family they want to adopt or call 620-223-6869.

Community Christian Church, 1919 S. Horton is where the Adopt A Family gifts are sorted and distributed.

There is an increase in the number of local families in need this year.

 “This year we have 112 families, which includes 290 children that will be up for ‘adoption.’These families are current Beacon clients or families needing help in Bourbon County. Last year we had 77 families for the Adopt-A-Child program so we had a major increase in local families in need this year.”

“This program could not be possible without the help of individuals, businesses, organizations, and our local fire department,” he said. “It takes many volunteers to transfer and sort food from The Beacon to the Community Christian Church gym.” 

“The Beacon also helps supply food items for the Elk’s Christmas Basket that is delivered the Sunday before Christmas,” he said.

“We are very busy this time of year with food and toy donations, sign-up, and just everyday activities,” he said. “We average about 25 to 30 families a day for food distribution and do some financial assistance to help residents of Bourbon County. The Beacon celebrated our 40th year helping Bourbon County this year. “

“We are dedicated to providing an efficient link between churches, civic groups, and other service organizations to those in need.“

Food, Fort Scott

Urgent Need For Volunteer Drivers For 60+Nutrition

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Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging
60+ Nutrition (Formerly “Meals-On-Wheels”)
URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
Drivers will pick up prepared meals Buck Run Community Center and deliver to individuals on a designated route within Fort Scott City limits.
Please Contact Roz Scarborough for more information:
phone: 620-251-7313
 All Volunteers must complete the background check application and return ASAP before being assigned a route.  You can pick up an application at the K-STATE Research and Extension Office at 210 S. National, Fort Scott, KS.
Bourbon County, Entertainment, Food, Youth

Christmas in the Park In Uniontown on Sunday, November 24

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Uniontown’s Park is the site of the 2nd Annual Christmas in the Park.

The 2nd Annual Christmas in the Park in downtown Uniontown is this Sunday, November 24 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Decorating the park and putting up lights starts at 1 p.m.

“The purpose of the event is to make the park beautiful for Christmas, bring the community together, and have some fun,” said Mary Pemberton, a spokesperson for the Uniontown Ruritian.

“Everyone is welcome,” she said. “Come help light up the park for Christmas!”

Christmas light donations are welcome and can be left at Bandera Stone, 103 Third Street, on the north side of the park, by Friday, November 22.

The Larry Jurgensen family poses next to their decorated tree in the 2023 contest. Submitted photo.

Christmas trees will be decorated, and a contest will be held. Everyone in the park at 5:30 p.m. will vote for their favorite.

 

The Barnstormers 4-H Club members pose next to the decorated tree in last year’s contest. Submitted photo.

The Baptist Church youth group will be caroling during the event, to add some Christmas cheer.

There will be a chili feed with dessert and drink for a free-will donation. The proceeds will help support Christmas in the Park.

The chili feed will be from 4-6 p.m. in the community building on the east side of the park.

A bingo game, with proceeds to the Old Settlers Day 2025,  from 3-5 p.m.

A cornhole board will be available to play, as well as the pickleball court.

A special guest will be Santa Claus who will visit with children from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the gazebo in the middle of the park.

 

 

 

 

Bourbon County, Food, Fort Scott, Youth

Pioneer Kiwanis Chili Feed Fundraiser Is Today November 19: Supporting Community Children

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The 36th annual Kiwanis Pioneers Chili Feed is today, November 19th at the First United Methodist Church at 301 South National in Fort Scott.

A meal of the Pioneer’s signature chili, (the same recipe prepared since the chili feed’s inception) with crackers and a homemade cinnamon roll will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

A free-will donation (suggested minimum $8.00 donation per meal) will be collected at the door.

“All of the funds raised stay in Bourbon County,” stated
Kiwanis Pioneer President Kelley Collins. “The annual fundraiser will be drive-through only. Pick-ups will be available under the canopy of the First United Methodist Church on the National Avenue side of the church. Please take care not to block private driveways as you are waiting in line for service.”

Deliveries will be available for orders of ten or more by calling 620-224-0563 during serving hours.

This is the Kiwanis Pioneers major fundraiser for the year.

In keeping with the Kiwanis motto of  Improving the world one child and one community at a time, the Pioneers support more than 40 community projects including college scholarships, Court Appointed Special Advocates (for children),  the Backpack food program,
Fort Scott High School Key Club, Head Start, the Beacon, foster children, Feeding Families in His Name, Care to Share,
and school reading and arts programs.

 

About Pioneer Kiwanis

They are a service organization helping the children of Bourbon County.

Recently they completed a project for the local Head Start Program that involved Fort Scott Community College Construction Trades class members.

Head Start Fort Scott now has two new picnic tables for picnics and art classes at their site at 409 S. Judson.

A recent project of the Pioneer KiwanisPictured are (seated) front row from left, Pioneer Kiwanis members Kelley Collins and Vickie Chaplin; SEK-CAP Child and Family Development Educator Janice Durbin and Marie Wheeler, cook; middle row (seated) Maggie Brenner and Marlene Braker (standing) of the Pioneer Kiwanis; back row from left, Fort Scott Community College construction trades instructor Jason Johnson and students.

Members of the Pioneer Kiwanis club, SEK-CAP representatives, students in Fort Scott High School’s construction trades program, and their instructor pose for a photo, above, during the presentation of the two picnic tables to the SEK-CAP Head Start program this month.