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Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Government

City Works to Replenish Water to Marmaton River From Lake Fort Scott

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Bourbon County is part of the section of the state of Kansas in emergency drought status. Submitted graphic.
The City of Fort Scott staff opened the Lake Fort Scott valve four turns today to help replenish some of the water lost in Rock Creek, according to Brad Matkin, the city manager.
The city gets its water supply from the Marmaton River, as do many outlying areas. The 50-acre Rock Creek Lake is an integral part of the city and rural water reserve systems.
“The Marmaton River is down to 8.3′ and we need it to be 9.5′-10′,” he said. “We will monitor this for the next several days. Still in Water Warning stage #1. There is a video on the City of Fort Scott’s Facebook page.”
Bourbon County was declared by Governor Kelly that it is in a drought emergency in mid-August.
Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott

HBCAT Grant: Hulbert’s Jewelry LLC

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This is part of a series featuring the grant recipients of the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team’s Center For Economic Growth in their latest grant cycle.

This grant cycle, they awarded grants to nine area businesses.
The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team Grant Program is funded by the Patterson Family Foundation and is a collaborative effort through partnerships with the Kansas Small Business Development Center at Pittsburg State and Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce.
Wyatt and Krysta Hulbert. Submitted photo.
Hulbert’s Jewelry, LLC,(doing business as Bartelsmeyer Jewelry) owners, Wyatt and Krysta Hulbert became owners of the local jewelry story in historic downtown Fort Scott on July 5, 2023.
Bartelsmeyer Jewelry is located at 22 N. Main, Fort Scott.

Krysta noted however,  that the jewelry store has been a part of Fort Scott’s history since 1904.

“Wyatt and I are thrilled and honored to be able to continue the tradition of this long-standing business in downtown Fort Scott, Kansas,” she said. “We are dedicated to upholding the same commitment to quality customer service, and craftsmanship, to ensure that the store will endure through another generation. We hope to have the support of the whole community as we step into a new and exciting future!”

Wyatt and Krysta Hulbert with some congratulation cookies received after taking over ownership of the jewelry store. Submitted photo.

“At Bartelsmeyer Jewelry, I have been the familiar face that greets you at the door for the last 13 years working for John and Cindy Bartelsmeyer,” Krysta said. “I truly enjoy my job and have had the amazing opportunity to develop many wonderful relationships with the people in my community because of working at Bartelsmeyer Jewelry. As John and Cindy started to consider retirement, I began discussing the possibility of buying the jewelry store with my husband Wyatt.”

It took about a year to finalize the sale to the Hulberts.

“At Bartelsmeyer Jewelry, you will find a curated collection of new gold and silver jewelry, from delicate necklaces, earrings, and bracelets to bold statement pieces and permanent jewelry,” she said. “We carry a wide array of estate jewelry, and our designs encompass a range of styles to suit every taste. We also have a sparkling selection of engagement rings and diamond jewelry, as well as a Custom Design Program that can make your unique vision into a tangible, one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry.”
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They also provide maintenance of jewelry.
“The store’s jewelry repair service encompasses everything from minor fixes to intricate restorations.” she said. “We offer ring repair, sizing, and soldering; stone setting and tightening; prong re-tipping; watch repair and battery replacement, jewelry appraisal services, and customized engraving.”
They also buy and sell gold and silver jewelry, coins, and bullion.
“We were so excited to be selected as one of the grant recipients!” she said. “We will be using the grant money for some much-needed tool and equipment updates, including a specialized diamond tester that will help us distinguish lab-grown diamonds from naturally mined diamonds. This will allow us to offer peace of mind to our customers as we dive into a new era in the diamond market.”
The jewelry store address is 22 North Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Contact info: Store Phone: 620-223-2070, Store Website: www.bartelsmeyerjewelry.com, Store E-mail: [email protected]
Entertainment, Food, Fort Scott

The Fort Scott Chamber announces the Annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat Parade!

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SPONSORS NEEDED!

The past couple of years the attendance has been growing for the Downtown Trick-or-Treat parade with 600+ kids in attendance! At the end of the parade, we serve a hotdog, chips, and drink to each child who is in costume. We have been very thankful for the gracious donations from you all in the past!

If your business is interested in making a donation, please contact us! Click here to email us or call the

Chamber at 620-223-3566.

We will accept monetary donations or other items such as hot dogs, buns, individually packaged chips, or drinks.

Saturday, October 28, 2023 @ 11:00 AM

10-11am: Walgreens will be taking pictures with a Halloween Backdrop & providing a free 4 x 6 print. The backdrop will also be available throughout the event for pictures with your own camera.

Face painting will be offered by the Fort Scott High School Pride and Thespian Clubs!

11am: Parade will start at La Hacienda, down the west side of Main Street to 2nd, then back down the east side of Main Street to Skubitz Plaza.

Following parade: Hotdog, chips & drink will be served to the kids in costume provided through the generous donation of local businesses!

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***Businesses along Main Street will be handing out candy during the parade, and businesses not on Main Street as well as any community organizations are welcome to set up a table along Main to pass out candy, coupons, promo items, etc.***

Please email the Chamber if your business or organization will be passing out candy so we can plan accordingly.

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Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott

Advance Bourbon County List of Upcoming Entertainment Events

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The following is the list of events Advance Bourbon County is putting on or helping with for the rest of 2024.
Tickets for each event can be purchased at www.advancebourboncounty.com
On October 21st  Harley Race  “World League Wrestling” is coming to Fort Scott.

World League Wrestling Showdown airs on 15 stations across the United States.

In 1999, professional wrestling legend Harley Race created WLW. The sport had lost many fans across the world and this company was his way to try and give fans an alternative to what they see on television. WLW takes modern wrestling and traditional wrestling and brings it to a place where everyone can enjoy it.

Jason Scott and The High Heat along with B.J. Pruitt and the Barnstormers will be performing on November 4.
 

Too loud for folk music and too textured for Red Dirt, this is the sound of a genuine band rooted in groove, grit, and its own singular spirit, led by a songwriter whose unique past— a Pentecostal upbringing, years logged as a preacher-in-training, and an eventual crisis of faith — has instilled both a storyteller’s delivery and a unique perspective about life, love, and listlessness in the modern world. Their first full-length album Castle Rock, independently released in February 2022, spent two months in the top 50 reaching all the way to #36 with the help of Angela Backstrom and Rek Room Media.

The band is composed of Jason Scott (guitar, vocals), Gabriel Mor (guitar), Taylor Johnson (guitar, keys), Alberto Roubert (drums), Ryan Magnani (bass), and Garrison Brown (keys).

The Almost Kiss Tribute Band will be in Fort Scott on November 18.

Considered talented enough to be placed on the world-famous “Gene Simmons Family Jewels” in front of an international audience, Almost Kiss caught the eye of the Family Jewels Producers and Executives in 2010 and was one of six tribute bands to be endorsed by Gene Simmons.

Since then this amazing group of four musicians has continued to excite crowds all over the country, growing substantially in popularity.

 
On December 16th Copenhagen Bandit Live will be entertaining in Fort Scott.
Right now Advance Bourbon County is offering a 2-for-1 special: Buy tickets to Harley Race World League Wrestling event and get free tickets to Copenhagen Bandit.

Contact : Josh Jones 620-215-3680

 

Art, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Gordon Parks Museum, Government, History

Skubitz Plaza Mural Completed

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Ist Kansas Colored Infantry Regiment mural. August,2023.

The local historic depiction of the 1st Kansas Colored Infantry Regiment is completed.

The mural faces the Fort Scott National Historic Site, the place of the mustering of the regiment during the American Civil War.

St. Louis artist Cbabi Bayoc worked on the mural for a week in August with temperatures over 100 degrees.

The new mural was created by Cbabi Bayoc, pictured here in a submitted photo.

“The project took six days to complete,” Bayoc said in an interview. “I started spray painting the sketch on Monday and made final touches on it Saturday afternoon. The only long day was Wednesday which was crucial in getting it done on schedule.”

He worked from afternoon to evening because of the location of the mural on the north side of the building. That week of August 2023 the community experienced over 100 degrees daily.

“The heat was a definite factor,” Bayoc said. “It cut my days shorter than I am used to spending on murals of this scale. Also the rail and the steps made for some interesting body maneuvering to get the soldier on the left and the banner bottom middle done.”

Bayoc describes his work and its meaning.

“I chose the soldier with the flag because black folks always hoped going to battle for the country would gain their rights and respect as citizens,” he said. “The ad (To Arms! To Arms!) was crucial because putting guns in the hands of black soldiers was crucial to the (Civil War/slavery) times and foreshadowed their being the first regiment to see battle. I like the line created by the rifle and what it adds to the design. Their name and regiment number flank the left side and of course, elements from the battalion flag provide the backdrop.”

 Fort Scott left a good impression on the artist from St. Louis.

“The folks we interacted with were warm and inviting,” he said. “My wife and I thought the downtown was gorgeous. We look forward to returning in October.”
The revealing and acknowledging of the mural will be during the annual Gordon Parks Museum Celebration the first weekend in October.
To learn more about that event:
 

The public is invited to join the “Free To Serve” mural unveiling on Friday, October 6 from 4 to 4:30 p.m.

This is in honor and tribute to the regiment’s sacrifice and willingness to serve during the Civil War.
The mural is located at the north downtown building at 9 South Main St, near Skubitz Plaza, facing the Fort.

“We will veil the mural before out-of-town guests arrive for the Gordon Parks celebration for a more grand reveal, but until then the mural is available to be photographed,” Rachel French, coordinator of the project for the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Downtown Division said.

 

The Kansas Department of Commerce Office of Rural Prosperity awarded funding for the project, along with several local benefactors.

Business, Fort Scott

Chamber Coffee at Hare and Crow Barber Shop on Sept. 7

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ANNOUNCING THIS WEEK’S
CHAMBER COFFEE
Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by

Hare & Crow Barbershop

Thursday, September 7th

8am

118 S. Main

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to the Chamber Coffee Thursday, September 7th at 8am hosted by Hare & Crow Barbershop. Matt and Krista Park will be serving their own coffee brand, Branch, along with homemade goodies and treats.

Hare & Crow Barbershop, owned by Matt Park, opened its doors in January of 2022. Barbershops were once gathering places for friends and neighbors. This is the kind of space we set out to create for our community. Along with a full-service barbershop Hare & Crow is also home to a small selection of thoughtfully curated goods, Branch Coffee Roasting and Backroom Art Gallery. We have been hard at work over the last several months on a few new projects that we’re really excited about.

 

Chamber Coffees are held each Thursday at 8am for members to network, make announcements, and learn about the host business or organization. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information or to inquire about available dates for hosting a Coffee.

 

Click here for their Facebook page!

We hope to see you there!
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members
shown below!
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Business, Fort Scott

Want An Ad For Your Garage Sale This Weekend?

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TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces the Fall Town-wide Garage Sale is, September 8th, and 9th. The Chamber wants to encourage the community to get garage sales listed on the map and get out to hunt for bargains on clothing, home décor, tools, and more.

The deadline for registration is 8am, Wednesday, September 6th.

Starting Thursday, September 7th at 10am, copies of the official garage sale map may be found at the Chamber office as well as local stores 5 Corners, Bids & Dibs, Casey’s, Don’s Smoke Shop, and all Pete’s locations. The map may also be found on the Chamber website fortscott.com or on Facebook on the

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce page.

Contact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566.
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Fort Scott, Fort Scott National Historic Site

Friends of the Fort Scott National Historical Site Annual Meeting: Sept. 11

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Friends of the Fort Scott National Historical Site

Reed Hartford, president of the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site tells of some of the support services the group provided the fort to Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce attendees in 2017. Matt Wells is the current president.

 

The Friends of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, INC. (Friends) will have its Annual Meeting on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 6:00pm in Zimmerman Hall (the basement) in the Presbyterian Church on 3rd and Crawford Street (south entrance). This event is free and open to the public.

 

“The community and all members of the Friends are encouraged to attend,” said Matt Wells, President of the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site, INC. “We will elect new officers, begin planning for next year’s activities, and enjoy refreshments and a special discussion with Fire Chief David Bruner on the 22nd anniversary of 9/11,” continued Wells.

 

The Friends of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, INC was formed in 2009 to work in cooperation with Fort Scott National Historic Site. Members primary purpose is to support, advocate, and promote the importance of the Fort and its history through education, fundraising

Church news, Entertainment, Fort Scott

The Missourians in Concert at First Southern Baptist Church on Sept. 9

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The Missourians In His Service will be at  First Southern Baptist Church, 1818 S Main, on September 9th at 6:00 P.M. at the Church. Come one, come all. Free will offering will be taken.

The First Southern Baptist Church, 1818 S. Main.

Tight harmonies, upbeat concerts, soul touching songs & the love of Jesus Christ is what The Missourians are best known for. For over thirty years they have been spreading the message of Jesus Christ through song.

During that time they have recorded 18 albums and 2 videos including their latest release “Say Amen”.

The Group based out of Joplin Missouri, is comprised of talented vocalists who have a true desire of spreading the good news to people of all ages and locations.

In 2018 the guys received the honor of being voted the
“FOUR STATES FINEST” in two categories.

Whether it’s a rural church or city auditorium The Missourians have one purpose…to share the love of Jesus through music.
The Missourians have shared the stage with such greats as Gold City, Brian Free & Assurance, Legacy Five, Ivan Parker, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers and many others.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see The Missourians LIVE in concert .
www.themissourians.com

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

FSHS Tiger Newsletter

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A message from Pam Hutchison:
Thank you for your support of FSHS! GO TIGERS!

Tiger Cheer!

Front Row, sitting, from left: Ava Johnson; Katlyn Parker; Julia Maloun; Kinley Dillow; Jerri Smith

Middle Row, kneeling, from left: Camrie Hunziker; Sadie Claypool; Emilly Moore; Jaidyn Crumby; Anna Farrington; Molly Claypool

Back Row, from left: Elsa Bishop; Maddi Cook; Jocelyn Fess; Carsen Allen; Mesa Casper; Cadence Hunziker; Emersyn Logue; Gabbi Majors
Varsity Lady Tiger Volleyball!

Front Row, kneeling from left: Eden Haught; Hadlee Tuck; Hadley Forester; Raveyn Kegler; Avery Stewart

Back Row: Head Coach Terra Kegler; Dakota Hazelbaker; Keegan Yarick; Kylee Comstock; Sydney Pruitt; Brylie Shaub; Assistant Coach Kevin Flanner
Junior Varsity Lady Tiger Volleyball!

Front row, kneeling from left: Anna Farrington; Jillian Belcher; Kynlee Hampton; Mallorie Hall; Molly Hoyt; Gracin Pitts; Raylee Cowan

Back row, standing from left: Rhyla Lewis; Jacee Rogers; Makayna Woody; Tuesday Glessner; Kinsey Simons; Aubrey Yarick; Simran Caldwell; Sadie Claypool; JV Coach Selena Alvarado
Tiger Cross Country!

Front Row, seated from left: Jessie Harper; Alyssa Popp; Sofeea Anderson; Jocelyn Fess; Kodi Casper

Middle Row, kneeling from left: Mason Mumbower; Josh Woellhof; Gavin Catalano; Jaxson Schafer; Landon McDaniel

Back Row, standing: Abigail Eastwood, manager; Mesa Casper; Cody Geiger; Ben Davenport; Hunter Harrington; Trevin Worthing; Carsen Allen; Hannah Peck, manager
Lady Tiger Golf!

Front Row, from left: Emma Martin; Riley Findley

Middle, from left: Luci Dunkeson; Lillian Jackson; Alyssa Hunt

Standing in the back: Head Coach Julie Heatherly and Assistant Coach Jon Barnes
Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! August 31st Weekly Newsletter

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Guided Tours: 10am & 1pm

Special activities all this weekend! See link below.

Visit your National Park!

Trolley Tours of Fort Scott

50-minute narrated historical tour

Every Friday & Saturday on the hour

Fridays 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

Saturdays 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

$6 adults, $4 12 & under, leaves from the Chamber

Click this link: The Artificers

August pottery class/workshop

schedule, a creative space for all ages!

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall.

Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore August Special: 25% off gently used fiction books!

Register your garage sale listing for only $12! Garage sale flyers will be distributed throughout the entire city, DEADLINE is September 5th at 1pm! Click here to register!

8/31 ~ Maker Space Grand Opening at Museum of Creativity from 5-8ppm, refreshments available with a ribbon cutting at 5:30pm, click here for more info!

8/31 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, Ribbon Cutting for the new County-wide Transportation Program, 104 N. National, 8am

8/31 ~ Deadline to submit Fort Scott Area Community Foundation Grant Applications for the 2023 grant cycle, visit fsacf.com for the online application.

9/1-4 ~ Uniontown Old Settlers Picnic, parade/craft and food vendors/drawings and games/Dale Jackson Memorial Care Show, click here for more info!

9/1 ~ Friday Night in the Park featuring Matt Harper, limited seating bring lawn chairs, concert starts at 7pm, click here for more info!

9/2 ~ Super Smash Bros, Ultimate Esports Tournament by FSCC, click here for more info!

9/2 ~ Butch Hall Memorial Fishing Tournament, 6am-4pm, click here for info.

9/2-4 ~Labors and Leisure on the Frontier at the Fort, enjoy a weekend at Fort Scott National Historic Site with Live Music, historic yard games, and a variety of living history demonstrations, for a complete listing of events click here!

9/2 ~ Lake Frances 5K Run & 2 Mile Fun Run, registration begins at 7:30am, 5k race starting at 8am with 2-mile to follow, $5 per participant, see flyer below for more info!

Happy Labor Day from the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce! We will be closed Monday, September 4th but will resume regular business hours Tuesday, September 5th!

9/5 ~ GriefShare Support Group hosted by Community Christian Church, a weekly grief support group that will meet for 13 weeks on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm.

9/5 ~ FSHS Girls Golf Home Tournament at Woodland Hills Golf Course, 1-5pm

9/5 ~ FSHS Soccer Home Vs. Chanute,

4:30-7:30pm

Pizza Republic Wednesdays – 10% of Sales go to FSHS Tiger Booster Club, restaurant hours on Wednesdays are 11am-9pm but fundraiser hours are from 5-9pm.

9/7 ~ The Biggest Loser – Partner Competition at Buck Run Community Center, you will be asked to lose 1% of your overall body weight each week, you will weigh in at BRCC on Thursdays from 5am-9pm, $30/team of two, click here for more info!

9/7 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Hare & Crow Barber Shop, 118 S. Main Street, 8am

9/8 ~ The Tucker Family Band Concert – 70s Elvis: Hawaiian Style, River Room 3 W. Oak Street, Free Admission, doors open at 6pm with concert starting at 7pm.

9/8-9 ~ Town-Wide Garage Sale, starting Thursday September 8th at 10am copies of the official garage sale maps may be found around town, click here for more details.

9/9 ~ Paint & Pizza at Papa Don’s, Ghost Ship, text 831.521.9304 to sign up, $25 for the class

9/9 ~ Kansas Crossing presents Tech N9ne in Concert, must be 21+ to attend, 8-10pm, click here for more info and to get tickets!

9/9 ~ Mapleton Homecoming, come out and enjoy LIVE music featuring DJ Brown and the Bourbon County Revival, 8-11pm, click here for more info!

9/10 ~ Buddy Roufs Memorial Car Show at Mapleton Kansas, trophies for best of show and judges choice awards at 2pm, free registration starts at 12pm, parade at 1pm, free will donation

9/14 ~ Naturalization Ceremony at Fort Scott National Historic Site, 10:30am, click here for more info!

9/16-17 ~ Marmaton Massacre Mountain Bike Race, Gunn Park Trails ~ 10th Anniversary Race/Festival, follow the GP Trails FB page for updates & info.!

9/16 ~ Disc Golf Tournament at Gunn Park, 1010 Park Ave, 8am-12pm

9/16 ~ Book Signing at Hedghog.INK! Bookstore featuring Miranda Collins, Miranda is from Chanute Kansas and she writes Action/Detective/Mystery books, 2pm-4pm, click here for more info!

9/16 ~ Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation 2023 Fall Golf Classic in Fort Scott, to register call Tricia Campbell at 620.431.7655 or

email [email protected],

see flyer below for more info!

SAVE THE DATE!

9/20 ~ Saluting Branches at Fort Scott National Cemetery, 8am with lunch provided, for more information contact Tim Lopez at 913.290.0063 or email [email protected]

9/21 ~ Fall Fest in Downtown Fort Scott, 5-8pm, stores open late, horse-drawn hayrack rides, fall snacks in stores, and more!

9/23 ~ Tacos and Tailgates at River Front Park, door prizes and giveaways, custom trophies in 7 classes, $20 to enter, open to all trucks and SUVs, click here for more info!

9/30 ~ FortFest23, 400 N. National (Riverfront Park), BLUES FESTIVAL, free games/live music/BBQ Contest/Food Trucks/ FUN/ and much more, bring chairs and blankets as limited seating, free will donation, click here for more info!

9/30 ~ Special Saturday Chamber Coffee at Kansas Rocks Recreation Park, join us at 8:30am to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of KRRP, click here for more info!

9/30 ~ Red Bull Imagination sponsored by

E3 Ranch

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SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.

Join us TONIGHT for a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at the Museum of Creativity featuring their new Maker Space!

Uniontown Old Settlers Picnic!

Head over to Pizza Republic EVERY Wednesday from 5-9pm, 10% of sales will be donated to FS Booster Club!

Town-Wide Garage Sale!

Click here to register your sale!

Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation 2023 Fall

Golf Classic!

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
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Fort Scott, Government

Splash Pad Closed Today Reopens For the Weekend, Then Closes For the Season

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Per City Manager, Brad Matkin, Management Action #5 of the Water Warning Plan:

The City of Fort Scott Splash Pad will be closed Wednesday 8/30, Thursday 8/31, and Friday 9/1 reopening on Saturday 9/2, Sunday 9/3, and Monday 9/4 from 8am to 7pm. After Monday at 8pm the Splash Pad will be closed for the season.

 

Here is the plan in its entirety as it has been posted:

 

Water Warning Plan

DROUGHT RESPONSE

Effective 8/30/2023

The City of Fort Scott addresses its short-term water shortage problems through a series of stages based on conditions of supply and demand with accompanying triggers, goals, and actions. Each stage is more stringent in water use than the previous stage since water supply conditions are more deteriorated. The City Manager is authorized by ordinance to implement the appropriate conservation measures.

Water Warning

Goals:

The goals of this stage are to reduce peak demands by 20% and to reduce overall weekly consumption by 10%.

Triggers:

This stage is triggered by any one of the following conditions:

  1. The City’s storage has fallen below 70 percent capacity and will not recover within a normal amount of time.

Education Actions

  1. The City will make news releases to the local media describing present conditions and indicating the water supply outlook for the upcoming week.
  2. Water conservation articles will be provided to the local newspaper.

Management Actions: What measures the city will do

  1. The City water supplies will be monitored closely.
  2. Leaks will be repaired within 24 hours of detection.
  3. The City will monitor its use of water and will curtail activities such as hydrant flushing and street cleaning.
  4. The City will curtail its water usage, including operation of fountains, watering of City grounds and washing of vehicles.
  5. The City of Fort Scott Splash Pad will be closed Wednesday 8/30, Thursday 8/31, and Friday 9/1 reopening on Saturday 9/2, Sunday 9/3, and Monday 9/4 from 8am to 7pm. After Monday at 8pm the Splash Pad will be closed for the season.
  6. Water will be drawn from the City’s reservoirs as needed.

Regulation Actions:

  1. The public will be asked to voluntarily make efficient use of indoor water, i.e., wash full loads, take short showers, do not let faucets run, etc.
  2. Outdoor water use, including lawn watering and car washing will be restricted to before 10:00 am and after 9:00 pm.
  3. All consumers will be asked to limit or eliminate nonessential water uses including, but not limited to the following uses:
  4. Watering lawns, shrubs, trees.
  5. Washing automobiles.
  6. Filling swimming pools or using water in fountains and evaporative air conditioning systems.
  7. Refilling of swimming pools will be allowed one day a week after sunset.
  8. Outdoor watering will be restricted to use of a hand-held hose or bucket only.
  9. Excess water use charges for usage of water over the amount used in the winter will be considered.
  10. Waste of water will be prohibited.

As of right now, the City water supply is not affected by the “Water Emergency” set by the Governor of Kansas. That emergency was to allow the counties noted to request water to be taken out of “state” water sources. The City of Fort Scott owns Lake Fort Scott and Cedar Creek is not a state-owned lake, so permission is not required.

Lake Fort Scott, Cedar Creek, and Rock Creek are the three sources we use to get water for the City of Fort Scott river intake system.

As of right now, Cedar Creek has a good supply of water, but we are taking water from this source daily, and we have not taken water from Lake Fort Scott. If we are forced to take water out of Lake Fort Scott, we will issue a Water Warning Stage #2 which will require additional water restrictions.

We are in a drought situation that must be taken seriously, and the City of Fort Scott will do whatever possible to maintain good levels of water for the citizens. Please help us by following the restrictions that have been imposed.

If you have any questions, please contact me at the email address below.

Thank you,

Brad Matkin

City Manager

City of Fort Scott

[email protected]