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Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee Hosted by Fort Scott Area Community Foundation on Oct. 12

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

The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation

Thursday, October 12th

8am

200 S. Main

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee event this Thursday, October 12th at 8 a.m. hosted by The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation located at Landmark National Bank at 200 S. Main . Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served in addition to a door prize drawing.

 

The mission of FSACF is to serve the region by encouraging charitable giving, benefiting the common good and improving the quality of life. The Foundation is committed to making a making a meaningful contribution in the areas of civic improvements, arts and humanities, health, education, human and social services, and the conservation and preservation of cultural and environmental resources.

The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation is awarding over $40,000 this cycle to community organizations in Fort Scott and Bourbon County and they will announce the recipients of the 2023 grant awards at the Chamber Coffee.

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.

 

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Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Health Care, Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center

Clinic Offered This Saturday For Those Seeking Mental Health Services

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A  mental health clinic is offered to the community this Saturday, Oct. 14 at the former Mercy Hospital building.

Suite B of the SEKMHC at 401` Woodland Hills Blvd.

Those who are interested in initiating therapy services and seeing if other services are desired must make an appointment by Oct. 12

“This (clinic) is for anyone wishing to start services with us, “Dawne Burchett Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center Manager of Prevention and Promotion said “Anyone who would like additional support for any reason.”

An appointment can be made by calling 620.223.5030.

The office staff will ask for your name, date of birth, address, Social Security Number, insurance information, and reasons you are seeking services.

On the day of your appointment, proof of income, insurance card, and Social Security Number are needed.

The hours of this clinic are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 14.

The location is 401 Woodland Hills Blvd., Fort Scott.

SEKMHC moved into the building on Sept. 11 and shares the clinic facility with Ashley Clinic.

SEKMHC and Ashley Clinic joined to create a more accessible, efficient, and effective model of care for the citizens of Kansas, according to a previous press release. The focus: leading integrated, whole-person care and breaking down barriers for patients.

To see a prior story:

Former Mercy Building Now SEK Mental Health and Ashley Clinic

401 Woodland Hills Blvd. houses offices of the  Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center.

About SEKMHC

Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center, established in 1961,  is a not-for-profit organization that provides, advocates and coordinates quality mental health care, services, and programs, according to its website https://www.sekmhc.org/about/.

Core services include:

  • Outpatient psychiatry
  • Therapy
  • Consultation
  • Chemical abuse counseling
  • Case management
  • Educational and skill-building groups
  • Specialty training
  • Physical healthcare coordination
  • 24/7 crisis intervention services
Fort Scott, Government, Health Care

FS City Commission Agenda for Special Meeting On Oct. 10

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NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR SPECIAl
MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMMISSION ROOM – 123 SOUTH MAIN ST.
October 10, 2023 – 7:00 P.M.
I. Roll Call:
T. VanHoecke K. Harrington E. Woellhof M. Guns M. Wells
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. New Business:
A. Consideration of Bids for Demolition of 10 S. National
(4) Bids received – Heck & Wicker $166,457.10; Industrial Salvage
$138,100.00; Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation $98,494.00 and Dave’s Demo
$80,000.00.
IV. Executive Session:
A. Healthcare pursuant to the attorney client privilege exception in K.S.A. 75-
4319(b)(2) the financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations.
XII. Adjournment:

Fort Scott, Government

Agenda for Fort Scott City Commission Special Meeting on Oct. 10

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NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR SPECIA
MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMMISSION ROOM – 123 SOUTH MAIN ST.
October 10, 2023 – 7:00 P.M.
I. Roll Call:
T. VanHoecke K. Harrington E. Woellhof M. Guns M. Wells
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. New Business:
A. Consideration of Bids for Demolition of 10 S. National
(4) Bids received – Heck & Wicker $166,457.10; Industrial Salvage
$138,100.00; Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation $98,494.00 and Dave’s Demo
$80,000.00.
IV. Executive Session:
A. Healthcare pursuant to the attorney client privilege exception in K.S.A. 75-
4319(b)(2) the financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations.
XII. Adjournment:

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Community College, Jobs

FSCC New Nursing Instructor: Sara Holder

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Sara Holder and her family. Submitted photo.

Sara Holder is a new nursing instructor at Fort Scott Community College’s Nursing Department. This is Holder’s first semester of teaching.

Her nursing experience includes emergency room, same-day surgery, and a school nurse position.

Holder graduated from William Jewell College in 1999.

She became an educator “through encouragement from friends and family,” she said. “They supported and encouraged me to make a difference in the lives of students in this community.”

“I am Inspired by all the excellent nurses I have worked with over the years,” she said. “I want to teach nursing students to be like them.”

The best part of teaching for her is encouraging students to become safe, compassionate, caring nurses.

The greatest challenge is the transition from expert at the bedside to classroom instructor, she said.

The Fort Scott Community Nursing Department is located at 810 Burke.

The Fort Scott Community College Nursing Department offers students an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing for students who have completed prerequisite courses and four semesters of nursing courses. Graduates are eligible to take the national licensing exam for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN) and to apply for state licensure as a registered nurse. Our program prepares students for beginning staff nursing positions and delivering nursing care to individuals and groups as members of a healthcare team to promote health and wellness.

Holder has been married to Bret for 24 years,  and is Mom to Jet, a Marine and sophomore Razorback; and Kate, a freshman Razorback. “Woo Pig!”

In her spare time she enjoys providing hospitality for others,  she said. “From our home to our restaurant, Pizza Republic, and this nursing department. I live to serve God, our family and friends, fellow military families, our staff, and nursing students.”

Her hometown is Kansas City, Missouri.

About the Nursing Program

The Fort Scott Community Nursing Department is located at 810 S. Burke.

The Fort Scott Community College Nursing Department offers students an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing for students who have completed prerequisite courses and four semesters of nursing courses, according to the department’s website. Graduates are eligible to take the national licensing exam for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN) and to apply for state licensure as a registered nurse. The program prepares students for beginning staff nursing positions and delivering nursing care to individuals and groups as members of a healthcare team to promote health and wellness.

 

 

 

 

 

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

U234 Board of Education Meets Oct. 9

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Unified School District 234

424 South Main

Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697

www.usd234.org

620-223-0800   Fax 620-223-2760

 

DESTRY BROWN                                                                                                                                                        

Superintendent                                                                                                                                             

 

 

 

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

October 9, 2023 – 5:30 P.M.

PUBLIC AGENDA

 

1.0       Call Meeting to Order            David Stewart, President

2.0       Flag Salute

3.0       Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)

4.0       Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item)

4.1       Board Minutes

  1. 09/11/2023 Regular Meeting

            4.2       Financials-Cash Flow Report

            4.3       Check Register

            4.4       Payroll – September 20, 2023 – $1,638,198.05

            4.5       Activity Fund accounts

4.6       USD 234 Gifts

4.7       FSHS Extended Trip Applications

4.8       FSHS Fundraising Applications

4.9       Ratification of Investments

4.10     USD 234 Substitute Pay Schedule Adjustment

5.0       Recognitions (Information/Discussion Item)

5.1 Student Recognition

5.2 Employee Recognition

6.0       Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)

            6.1       Superintendent’s Report

            6.2       Assistant Superintendent’s Report

            6.3       Special Education Director’s Report

7.0       Old Business

  • 1 Roof Payment (Action Item)
  • 2 Open Enrollment Policy (Information/Discussion)

 

8.0       New Business

8.1       Acceptance of Appreciated Stock (Action Item)

8.2       District Health Insurance Recommendation (Action Item)

9.0       Public Forum

 

10.0     Other Business – Personnel Matters

10.1     Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)

 

10.2     Exit Executive Session

10.3     Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)

11.0     Adjourn Meeting                        David Stewart, President

 

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! October 6th 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

October 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.

Pizza Republic Wednesdays – 10% of sales go to FSHS Tiger Booster Club every Wednesday from 5pm to 9pm

9/29-10/31 ~ Scarefest Haunted House and Clark Street Lights Display, $1 donation to enter 5+, entry comes with free popcorn and cotton candy, 753 Clark Street. Click here for more info!

10/5-7 ~ 20th Annual Gordon Parks Celebration, great events and sessions to celebrate 20 wonderful years, click here for the full schedule of events!

10/6-8 ~ Pioneer Harvest Fiesta 67th Anniversary, one of the oldest steam & gas engine shows in Kansas, click here for more info!

10/6 ~ Mural Unveiling – First Kansas Colored Infantry Mural, the mural will be on display at the north downtown building located at 9 S. Main St. near Skubitz Plaza, 4-4:30pm, click here for more info!

10/6 ~ FSHS Football vs. Chanute – Homecoming, 7pm

10/7 ~ Chamber member Kansas Crossing Casino presents Hairball in Concert, must be 21+ attend, click here for more info.

10/7 ~ Last Cruise-in of the Season, Sonic Parking lot, 1708 S. National, Sonic will be doing great giveaways, starts at 5:30pm, click here for more details!

10/7 ~ 2023 Alumni Baseball Game – Fundraiser for Spring Break Trip, gates open at 4:30pm, free will donation at gate, 50/50 drawing/silent auction/E3 burgers on the grill, click here for more info!

10/7 ~ Fall Plant Sale at Tri-Valley, in the Greenhouse 4305 Campbell Drive, 9am-1pm (while supplies last), click here for more info!

10/7 ~ FSCC Alumni Rodeo, 1pm Slack & 7:30pm Performance, see flyer below for more info!

10/8 ~ First United Methodist Church presents Chuck Crain of Presley’s Branson and RFD TV in concert, 6-8pm, click here for more info!

10/12 ~ KDOT Local Consult – Southeast Region, KDOT is hosting nine meetings this fall as part of the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) Local Consult process, click here for a list of dates and times.

10/12 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Fort Scott Area Community Foundation @ Landmark National Bank, 200 S. Main St. 8am, 2023 Grants will be awarded.

10/12 ~ GO Car Wash Ribbon Cutting, 12pm, Remarks & Cutting of the Ribbon, 12:15pm, sweet treat refreshments will be served!

10/12 ~ Chamber After-hours hosted by Union State Bank at Empress Event Center, this event will feature guest speaker/consultant Dr. Toby Joplin on a Simple Model Business Strategy for Future Success, 5:15-6:30pm, click here for more info.! FREE to attend, but registration requested.

10/14 ~ Royal-Tea Party hosted by FSHS Thespians, $10 per child (must be accompanied by an adult), each child can have a treat and make a project with each character, feel free to dress up too!

10/18 ~ Career Fair by Advance Bourbon County, Memorial Hall, 1 E. 3rd St., 8am to 7pm.

10/19 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Sleep Inn and Suites, celebrating 9 years, 302 E. Wall, 8am

10/19 ~ Mill Creek Vet Clinic After Hours Open House and Ribbon Cutting, 5:30-7pm with remarks and cutting of the ribbon at 5:45pm

10/21 ~ Cato Days located between Pittsburg and Fort Scott (turn west on 720 and follow the signs),9am-2pm

10/21 ~ Writers Seminar and Author’s Fair hosted by Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore, the Writer’s Seminar is from 8:45am-12:30pm at the HBCAT office located at 104 N. National, the Author’s Fair is 1:30-3:00 at Hedgehog.INK! bookstore located at 16 S. Main Street, click here for more info!

10/21 ~ Kids Fair at Fort Scott Community College, costume contest-crafts-teddy bear clinic- games- bounce houses, 9am-11:30am, see flyer below for more info!

10/21 ~ Harley Race Wrestling Event by Advanced Bourbon County, Memorial Hall, 7-10pm, click here for tickets!

10/23 ~ Tri-County Highway 54 After-hours event, hosted by Carson Wealth Mgmt. in Nevada, Joint event with Fort Scott Area Chamber, Nevada Chamber, and El Dorado Springs Chamber, 5:30-7pm.

10/25 ~ Community Connection Panelist Luncheon hosted by the Chamber, this event will feature panelist updates from local government, school districts and BB County REDI, lunch can be reserved for $10 prior to the event, click here for more info!

10/25 ~ Election Candidate Forum, Ellis Fine Arts Center, doors open 5:30pm, forum begins 6pm.

SAVE THE DATE:

10/27-29 ~ Scout District Event, over 100 Scouts from SE Kansas and SW Missouri and their families will be in Fort Scott, contact Seth Needham for more info!

10/28 ~ Halloween Parade & Festivities in Downtown Fort Scott, open to all ages, parade will begin at 11am starting at La Hacienda heading south to 2nd street then back around to the City Scales building, after the parade pizza and a drink will be handed out to kids in costumes. The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is asking for donations and businesses that are willing to pass out candy downtown, if you are interested email [email protected].

10/28 ~ Bros, Boos, and Bulls at Pollmeier Ranch located at 2097 Poplar Road, live music/cold drinks/bull riding/kids and adults costume contest, $5 general admission, 3-5pm, click here for more info!

10/28 ~ FS Youth Tiger Cheer Halloween Dance, costume contest/prizes/pictures/music/food & drinks/ and a whole lot of FUN!, 4th-5th grade 5-7pm, middle school 7:15-9pm, location 4H building, $5 entry fee, click here for more info!

10/28 ~ Voices from the Grave at Riverfront Park, 5-8pm, contact Melissa Guns for more info!

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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
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Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!
Chamber Highlights
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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.

October Special at Hedgehog.INK!

Scarefest Haunted House and Clark Street Lights, September 29th through Halloween!

Fall Plant Sale at Tri-Valley Greenhouse!

Downtown Meet & Greet at City State Bank!

Writer’s Seminar and Author’s Fair hosted by Hedgehog.INK!

Chamber After-Hours Hosted by Union State Bank!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Annual Downtown Halloween Parade!

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema
Entertainment, Fort Scott, Youth

Third Street Park Has New Playground Equipment

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New playground equipment was recently installed at Third Street Park.

Third Street Park is ready for the community to enjoy.

New children’s play equipment with mulching and new stairs leading to the ballpark on Third Street was recently completed.

“This is a $92,000 project that was funded by the Patterson Family Foundation, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Pathways to a Healthy Kansas, and a contribution from The City of Fort Scott,” Rachel Carpenter, director of the Healthy Bourbon Action Team (HBCAT), who is spearheading the project, said.

“The playground is open to the public!” she said.

Bouncers were part of the playground equipment installed at Third Street Park recently.

The need for Third Street Park’s improvement project was identified by the community through public forums, surveys, and a steering committee, according to Carpenter, in a prior press release.

A Building Up Our Neighborhoods Placemaking project has already repaired the bathrooms and existing structures, including the basketball goal. Last month stairs were made from the upper level of the park to the lower level.

Rachel Carpenter. Submitted photo. 2023

 

Community members were able to develop priorities that they wanted to see happen at the park, Carpenter said in a  prior press release. Those priorities:

  • Repairing the bathrooms
  • Repairing the existing structures
  • Repairing the basketball goal
  • Adding additional playground structures
  • Adding stairs

  • Tyler Sharp, Marbery Construction, Fort Scott, lays straw to prevent erosion following the building of the concrete stairs from the upper-level playground to the lower-level ball field at Third Street Park on Sept. 15.

“Fort Scott Kiwanis provided volunteers to fix the existing structures, the basketball goals, and paint the bathrooms,” she said. “The City of Fort Scott provided an additional $10,000 that will go towards fixing up the bathrooms, fixing the pavilion floor, and surfacing for the existing structures.”

‘We are still collaborating with the City of Fort Scott to update the fixtures of the bathroom and fix the pavilion floor,” Carpenter said.

Last week, Playscapes, Yates Center, installed the new playground structures and put down the rubber mulch surfacing.

The playground structures include a Temple Trolley, a Swizzler, and two bouncers.

A new piece of equipment at Third Street Park.
Bourbon County, Entertainment, Food, Fort Scott, History

Pioneer Harvest Fiesta Starts Today at Bourbon County Fairgrounds

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Come and visit the Pioneer Harvest Fiesta!  Today is the first day!  The quilt show opens from 9am to 4pm today and Saturday.  Sunday’s hours are noon to 3pm.  There are many beautiful quilts to admire.  Cassino Richardson is here with her fabrics, precuts, books and more.  Erica of Nine Patch Quilt Shop has a variety of Christmas gifts and ideas to choose from.  Watch Bobbi Schroeder do wonders with her quilting machine.  At 1pm Saturday come to listen to Paul Milks as he tells us of his journey with Cross Stitch.  He has beautiful designs for you to see.

Don’t forget the bean feed Friday evening complete with cornbread and all the add ons.  It is free with a Pioneer Harvest 2023 Collector button.  $5 gives you a button which gets you in the show all three days.  What a deal!  There is also a car show on Saturday off Eddy Street at the north end of the fairgrounds.

Submitted by Jackie Warren

Fort Scott, Schools, Youth

FSHS Community Bonfire Oct. 5 at Former Mercy Building

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Sending on behalf of Chamber Member

Legacy Health….

FSHS Community Bonfire!

Attention ALL Fort Scott Tiger Fans!

Legacy Health would like to invite you to a community bonfire to be held in the rear parking lot of the old Mercy Hospital building.

Come out and support your Fort Scott Tigers and their coaches!

This is a free event and begins at 7:00pm on October 5th!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701