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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Woodland Hills Golf Course on July 28
Category Archives: Fort Scott
Walk-In Mammograms Today at CHC
CHC/SEK Fort Scott to provide walk-in mammograms July 27
FORT SCOTT — Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is hosting a walk-in mammogram event for women age 40 and older who have not received a recent mammogram.
The event will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27 at the Fort Scott main clinic located at 401 Woodland Hills Blvd Fort Scott. Refreshments and a gift will be provided.
Women in Southeast Kansas rank far below state and national averages in receiving this life-saving screening, and having the service available within the clinic helps remove barriers many women have in receiving timely breast cancer screenings. Likewise, the walk-in event will give patients an option on when they can arrive.
Because CHC/SEK believes every woman should have the best quality mammogram available, every patient receives a 3D exam. A physician’s referral is also not required. The screening is available to eligible women regardless of ability to pay.
CHC/SEK uses the Hologic Genius system that screens the breast in 4 seconds for a much less compression time, with less radiation exposure than many conventional mammography machines. The Genius exam is also superior for denser breasts that that can hide early signs of cancer in a traditional mammogram.
In addition, the Hologic Genius scans potentially reduce patient callback by up to 40 percent compared to 2D, sparing the emotional and economic toll of additional testing, including biopsies when there could be nothing wrong.
For more information people can call 620-223-8484.
Bailey and Nate Lyons: $65,000 KDC Grant for McDonald Hall Building Reno
Commerce Department, Patterson Family Foundation Team Up to Help Downtown Areas Throughout Kansas
TOPEKA – It is a familiar sight in smaller Kansas communities throughout the state: vibrant downtown districts whose allure is somewhat diminished by one or two vacant or dilapidated buildings. In many cases, a major barrier to making these structures useful again is the high cost of renovation.
Last fall, the Kansas Department of Commerce launched a new community revitalization program, the Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL), to address the issue. With HEAL, the state assists building owners with matching grants to cover eligible expenses as historic properties are revitalized. HEAL was made possible through a collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation, which has been dedicated to strengthening rural communities since 2007.
Today, Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced the inaugural HEAL grant recipients. Slightly more than $1.8 million in matching grants will be awarded to help 32 projects across the state.
“The goal of the HEAL is to rescue downtown buildings and restore them as productive spaces for business and community use,” Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary Toland said. “Seeing our downtown districts turned into more attractive and vibrant places to live and work, along with creating new jobs and services for Kansans, is key to our state’s prosperity.”
Grants are divided into two funding categories, Emergency and Regular, for cities with fewer than 50,000 residents. The program is designed to transform buildings for new or expanding businesses, housing, arts and culture, civic engagement, childcare or entrepreneurship – and once again become economic drivers in the community.
“Vibrant downtown areas are important to the future prospects of smaller communities, so it was not a difficult decision for us to join the Department of Commerce and its partners in funding HEAL grants,” said Lindsey Patterson Smith, President of the Patterson Family Foundation. “HEAL grants give architecturally significant buildings a new lease on life, so they can continue to play vital roles in their communities.”
Emergency HEAL was established to make strategic investments in underutilized, dilapidated or buildings in danger of collapse. Twenty-four applications were received for this category. A total of 10 projects are receiving $585,000 in matching grant funds.
Emergency HEAL Award recipients include:
- Elmo Building, Burden – $40,000,
- Union Gas Building Renovation, Caney – $65,000,
- Pretty Boy Floyd’s Underground Restaurant and Event Venue, Ellsworth – $65,000,
- Cohn-Gardner Hill Department Store, Eudora – $65,000,
- The Eureka Project, Eureka – $41,000,
- McDonald Hall, Fort Scott – $65,000,
- Kollock and Bragunier-Otte Buildings, Peabody – $65,000,
- David Rettiger Building, Strong City – $65,000,
- Jacob Engles Dry Goods/Restaurant and Distillery, Wellington – $64,000, and
- Stiles Mortuary Building, Wilson – $50,000.
A total of 220 applications were received for Regular HEAL grants. Twenty-two projects from across the state are receiving $1,294,715 in matching grant funds.
Regular HEAL award recipients include:
- The Star Block Restaurant/Retail, Osage City – $65,000,
- Restoration of 17 E. Fourth Ave – Brewery Manufacturing, Emporia – $65,000,
- HL Hart Building Coworking & Apartment, Newton – $65,000,
- Historic Lowis Building – Nesting Expansion, Colby – $65,000,
- Atchison Riverfront Brewery Project, Atchison – $65,000,
- Letha’s, Plainville – $8,000,
- Farmer & Florist Renovation/Expansion, Marysville – $65,000,
- Weathered Wood Home Store, Council Grove – $65,000,
- Heartland Gamebirds & Lodge, Courtland – $65,000,
- The Gym at Matfield Green Recording Studio, Matfield Green – $65,000,
- 1010 Main, Goodland – $65,000,
- 113 W. Lincoln Ave – Fitness Center, Lincoln – $65,000,
- Bill and Essie’s BBQ LLC, Marion – $65,000,
- Farmers Union Co-op Rehab-Children’s Museum, Alma – $65,000,
- Farmhouse Fresh in Jetmore, Jetmore – $57,260,
- OmGrown Yoga & Wellness Collective, Baldwin City– $41,780,
- The Landing Restaurant & Outdoor Gathering Place, Great Bend – $43,960,
- Junction City Brewery & Restaurant, Junction City – $65,000,
- Midland Theater Front of the House & Stage Restoration, Coffeyville – $65,000,
- Marquee Performing arts Center, Winfield – $38,715,
- Tree House of Early Learning, Independence – $65,000, and
- Robin’s Nest, Minneola – $65,000.
About the Kansas Department of Commerce
As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce’s project successes, Kansas was awarded Area Development Magazine’s prestigious Gold Shovel award in 2021 and 2022, and was awarded the 2021 Governor’s Cup by Site Selection Magazine.
About the Patterson Family Foundation
Where you come from says a lot about you. But what you do says even more. The Patterson Family Foundation is a family-led foundation extending the legacy of Neal and Jeanne Patterson to improve the rural communities we come from through healthcare, education, economic opportunity, and beyond. Learn more about the Patterson Family Foundation and how it can help your community at https://
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New Restaurant and Pub Coming to Downtown Fort Scott
A new restaurant and pub is on the horizon for downtown Fort Scott, called Pizza Republic.
“We want to make sure people have good options,” Bret Holder, the president of the new business venture said. “You’ll get a great meal and it’s a place for the whole family.”
Robert and Kimberly Coon, owners of 17 S. Main, the old Kress Building, are partnering with Pat McDonald and Bret and Sara Holder, all of Fort Scott, and Dennis Moon, Houston, TX, Sara’s uncle, to open the new business venture by September 1.
Bret Holder is the president of Pizza Republic, and has 20 years of corporate law experience, he said. “I am setting the vision, and making sure it’s going,” he said.
Pat McDonald just moved from Kansas City Northland, and has previous restaurant ownership experience: PatMacs in Kansas City. He is also an investor, chief chef and manager, he said.
Moon is the treasurer of the new venture, Holder said.
The Coons have been facilitating the reno of the first floor, 5,000 square foot of space, that will be divided into a family dining area, a bar, a large kitchen and an office space.
In the family side will be arcade games, a juke box, 10-plus big screen TVs and space for live music on occasion.
“It’s a big thing coming,” Robert Coon said. “The new floor plan requires a lot of reconstruction. The restaurant and pub will take up the entire first floor.”
“Kim and I have a residential construction crew, that we are having them take time off from that, to work on this,” he said. “We’ve been working non-stop.”
The idea for the business has been percolating for some time.
“Bret and Pat approached me quite some time ago, but I wasn’t open to the idea because the building was already rented,” he said.
A sushi restaurant business was formerly the renter of a portion of the first floor.
“The sushi restaurant closed on July 5,” Coon said.
The new restaurant plans to employ 15-20 people, Holder said.
The ideal candidates for employment are “go-getters from Fort Scott High School and Fort Scott Community College and others,” Holder said.
Holder, a veteran, said the reason he moved to Fort Scott “was to help veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome with Adam LaRoche.”
Adam LaRoche, retired from major league baseball, along with his wife, Jennifer, both of Fort Scott, are the founders of the E3 Ranch Foundation. Together, they are committed to put God’s love into action, through supporting combat wounded veterans, fighting against sex-trafficking, and providing support during humanitarian crises globally, according to their website.
In the future, Holder sees opportunities for veterans getting training at this restaurant for future franchises.
“The plan is open other restaurants, in other towns,” Holder said.
American Legion: Recognition of Korean War Veterans July 27
American Legion Post #25 Fort Scott, KS would like to recognize and thank the community’s Korean Conflict Veterans on July 27.
If you know one of these special people or their surviving family members, please thank them.
On National Korean War Armistice Day we recognize and pay tribute to the Korean War veterans.
The Korean War began June 25, 1950 with the North Korean army’s invasion of South Korea. On July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed ending the war, now officially recognized as Armistice Day.
At 10 a.m. that day, in Panmunjom, 18 official copies of the tri-language Korean Armistice Agreement were signed.
The signing of the agreement marked the end of the longest negotiated armistice in history with 158 meetings spread over two years and 17 days.
Sincerely,
Jessica Allison
Commander
American Legion Post #25
Fort Scott, KS
USD 234 Board Meets to Set Goals/Expectations of the Superintendent
NEWS RELEASE
Monday, July 25, 2022
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022, for a special board meeting at their offices.
President Brown opened the meeting.
The board and Superintendent Destry Brown met with Sue Givens, KASB Field Specialist, to discuss goals and expectations. Mrs. Givens provided information on the roles of the board and the Superintendent. The board set goals and expectations for the Superintendent. Information was received and discussed in regard to superintendent evaluation tools and timeline.
The board adjourned.
Fire Department called to 1221 Main Today
VFW Auto & Motorcycle Show Sept. 11
FS City Commission Special Meeting July 26
The City Commission will meet for a special meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 at City Hall in the City Commission meeting room at 123 South Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. The City Commission will meet to consider the Vacation of a platted alley located between the platted 16’ alley between Lots 1 to 48, Block 12, Gunn & Ford’s East Side Addition, and Consideration of Lake Fort Scott Dam Dirt Work bid.
As soon as the special meeting adjourns, a work session will be held to discuss the 2023 budget.
This meeting and the work session will be broadcast on the City’s You tube channel. This meeting is open to the public.
U234 Special Meeting, July 25
USD 234 – July 25, 2022 Special Board Meeting – 5:30 p.m.
1. Open the meeting
2. Flag Salute
3. Goals and Expectations
4. Adjourn
U234 In-Person Enrollment is August 1
USD 234 will be hosting in-person enrollment on Monday, August 1, 2022.
All new students will need to enroll in person at their school. Families having difficulty with online enrollment or internet access should also plan to attend. Students who have enrolled online will not need to attend in-person enrollment.
Families with multiple students will be able to enroll at a single location, but may need to visit with other buildings about specific needs. Food Service, Transportation, and Technology will also be available during these times.
Building staff will be on-site to assist families with the enrollment process during the following times on Monday, August 1st:
PreK-8th Grade – 7:00-11:00 a..m and 4:00-6:00 p.m.
FSHS 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-5:00 p.m.
If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact your building secretaries.