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Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation 3rd Annual Fort Scott Golf Classic Results

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The winners of 1st place A Flight Team of David Brown, Jarrod Brown, Tim Bradbury, and Tarrell Vann. Submitted photo.
2nd place A Flight Team from Labconco of Michael Harper, Shawn Marshall, Travis Schilling, and Chris Harper. Submitted photo.

 

Saturday, September 10th was a perfect day for the Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation to hold their 3rd Annual Fort Scott Golf Classic.  Our 2021 tournament was canceled due to a COVID outbreak, but this year we had no problem.  The Tournament was held at the beautiful Woodland Hills Golf Course in Fort Scott.  It was fantastic golfing weather; the day started in the 60’s but quickly warmed to 80’s.

 

Play began at 9 am with 19 teams.  Prizes were given out to 1st and 2nd places in A, B, and C Flights.  The winners were:  A Flight 1st Place went to the team of Tarrell Vann, Danny Brown, Jarod Brad, and Tim Bradbury; A Flight 2nd Place went to the team of Michael Harper, Shawn Marshall, Travis Schilling, and Chris Harper; B Flight 1st Place went to the team of Trentyn Moore, Tim Moore, Brett Scott, and Mark Bruder;  and B Flight 2nd Place went to the team of Dustin Hall, Matt Wheeler, Clint Lawrence, and Ryan; C Flight 1st Place went to the team of Wally Maples, Mike Prince, Jake Scott, and Michael Hatcher; and C Flight 2nd place went to the team of Marcus Alexander, Michael Alexander, Larry Alexander, and Landon Bennett.

 

 

Along with the two flights, prizes were handed out for the Longest Drive which went to Steve Sewell and Closest to the Pin which went to Dustin Fowler.  Players were also given the opportunity to try their chances with the “Trouble” Hole in One game on hole 11.

 

At the end of the tournament, door prizes were given out to several lucky golfers.  The door prizes included:  garden decor and gift bag from Heidrick’s True Value, coffee mugs and ballcaps courtesy of Kale Nelson State Farm, and Gift Certificates to G & W, Miller Feed, The Butcher Block, Sharky’s, Luther’s BBq and tickets to Grand Country Music Hall in Branson courtesy of Fort Scott Broadcasting.

 

Along with the door prizes, a silent auction was held for a fire pit courtesy of Niece Products of Fort Scott.

 

All money raised from the event goes toward the Foundation’s mission of providing quality and affordable homes for our neighbors with intellectual/developmental disabilities in the eight counties of Allen, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson.

 

“Without the generosity of our communities, this fun event could not have been held.  Thank you to all the golfers who participated as well as to our event sponsors: corporate, hole, and in-kind.  This tournament would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors.  Thank you to Heartland HomeCare; Ashcraft Pest Control; Atkins Insurance; Bourbon County Cars; Brigg’s Auto of Fort Scott; Cheney Witt Chapel; Don’s Spirits and Wines, LLC; Diehl, Banwart, & Bolton; H & H Agency; Heidrick True Value; Kansas Teacher’s Community Credit Union; Konantz-Cheney Chapel; John & George Masterson; Medicalodge of Fort Scott; Mertz Tax Service; Microtronics; Peerless Products; SEK Financial; Stewart Realty Co; Young’s Welding; and Wise Accounting.  It is friends like you that allow us to provide services to our neighbors with I/DD and to help them achieve the quality of life they seek.  Thank you.”  stated Special Projects Coordinator, Tricia Campbell.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entertainment, Fort Scott

Fort Scott Library Teen Group Starts Today

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Valetta Cannon reads a Christmas book to children during the 2015 Christmas party
Submitted by Valetta Cannon
Fort Scott Public Library
Youth Librarian & Assistant Director
Fall is a perfect time to cozy up with a favorite book, take a stroll to watch nature change, or do both of those and more at your local library! Take a look at the upcoming programs the library is offering. All programs are free and open to the public (some programs have age limits). See you at the library!
 
Maker Monday 
Monday, September 19 at 4:15 pm
What can you make with a cardboard box? Show off your cardboard creation talents at Fort Scott Public Library for the first Maker Monday since early 2020. Boxes, cardboard scraps, special safe cutting tools, Makedo connectors, work tables, books filled with inspiration and instructions, and craft supplies will be provided, along with snacks. This event is for all ages, free, and open to the community. Families are encouraged to create things together.
 
Storytime 
Wednesday, September 21 at 10; Tuesdays at 10 for the weeks following.
Join Miss Val in the library’s event room for a themed storytime! Participants hear two to four stories, sing songs, make a craft, and enjoy snacks and drinks. Online storytime videos post in a private Facebook group for Storytime families and unlisted on the library’s YouTube page (families may email Miss Val at [email protected] for the link) on Thursdays at 10 am, so long as there is patron demand for the service. Reserve your curbside kit, complete with craft supplies and a snack, here: 
 
Teen Group
Wednesday, September 14 at 4:30 pm
Help decorate the library for fall, then enjoy refreshments in the event room. This event is for middle and high school students.
Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday is a hybrid meeting, with teens participating both in person and from home. Curbside kits which include supplies, snacks, and drinks, are available. Teens can also earn library loot, which they can spend on small prizes or save up for better ones, and reward books, for participating in the library’s ongoing teen reading challenge. Each 200 pages or 100 minutes of reading earns two loot and a book. To reserve a curbside kit, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/gTHh6Q1gjdVMhebi7
by 5 pm the Monday before the meeting your teen wishes to attend.
 
Marvelous Monday
Monday, October 10 at 3 pm
Homeschool families, meet and mingle with other local homeschoolers at Marvelous Monday events. At our next event, we will go on a scavenger hunt down Main Street. The middle and high school kids will have a more advanced list of items to find, and will begin making a collaborative newspaper for the group during this meeting. Homeschool families may submit their ideas and preferences for future meetings by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/6tZa2tRw8Y1b3w9a9
 
Teen Book Club
Monday, September 26 at 4:30 pm
6th – 12th graders, join Miss Valetta at Common Ground Coffee for teen book club! We will discuss our current and favorite reads, work on completing a custom book BINGO card for prizes, and enjoy delicious treats! This event is free and open to middle and high school students.
 
500 Books Before Middle School
Elementary-aged children now have a library literacy reward program of their very own. Each milestone your child reaches improves their literacy skills, increases their knowledge, and allows them to earn a prize and free book from the library. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/dPuXY8nhoicaUe5A7
Fort Scott, Government, Schools

U234 Board Minutes of Sept. 12

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Monday, September 12, 2022

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2022, for their regular monthly meeting at the board office.

 

President Danny Brown opened the meeting.

 

The board approved the official agenda, and the consent agenda as follows:

 

  • Minutes from August 8, 2022, Board of Education meeting and minutes from August 1, 22, and 23, 2022, Board of Education special meetings
  • Financials – Cash Flow Report
  • Check Register
  • Payroll – August 20, 2022 – $1,361,769.35
  • Activity Fund accounts
  • First Day Enrollment Count
  • Appointment of Zach Reynolds as the school attorney for the 2022-23 school year
  • FSHS Orchestra Fundraiser Application

 

The board heard reports from FSKNEA regarding the bucket auction for scholarships, staff returning to school, and thanked Superintendent Brown for his visibility in the schools.

 

The Superintendent reviewed the KSDE Accountability Report for 2020-21 and the recent culture survey that was taken of staff.  Superintendent Brown updated the board on assessments and PLC professional development on behalf of the Assistant Superintendent.

 

The Business Manager reported on the special education audit, financial audit, and annual reporting.

 

 

 

The board approved the following items:

  • Contract with Greenbush for federal E-rate related to connectivity which allow the district to receive an 80% discount on services.
  • Place three (3) buses and a suburban for sale through auctiontime.com. In addition, scrap two buses that are no longer in service.
    • Vehicles for auction will be:
      • 2006 Blue Bird 27 passenger
      • 1998 AMTRAN 64 passenger
      • 2003 Blue Bird 40 passenger
      • 1990 Chevy Suburban
    • Contract with Diehl, Banwart, Bolton CPAs for the annual financial audit.
    • Curtain divider purchase to allow additional classroom space at Fort Scott Middle School.
    • Roof bids to Meridian Roofing Solutions. This will address roofs at Winfield Scott, Fort Scott High School, and Eugene Ware Elementary.  The total bid was for $1,341,401.
    • Direct Communication & Public Relations proposal to evaluate communication with students, families, and staff.
    • KDHE Kansas K-12 Stay Positive Test Negative Initiative Grant in the amount of $776,558. This is a non-matching grant that will allow for testing to continue for the schools and the purchase of Synexis machine to fight viruses, bacteria, mold, odors, and insects.
    • Personnel Report – following

 

The board went into an executive session for personnel matters and the superintendent evaluation process.

 

President Danny Brown adjourned the meeting.

 

 

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED EMPLOYMENT

RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

  • Dennis Dennigan – Resignation – FSHS special education teacher, effective September 1, 2022
  • Makyah Goldsby – Resignation – FSMS paraprofessional, effective September 13, 2022
  • Ashley Wolf – Resignation – Winfield Scott paraprofessional, effective August 23, 2022

EMPLOYMENT/REASSIGNMENTS – FOR THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR

  • Shelly Sanborn – FSHS paraprofessional to FSHS special education teacher
  • Elizabeth Underwood – Winfield Scott paraprofessional
  • Jessica Smith – FSHS paraprofessional
  • Laeci Hall – FSHS paraprofessional
  • Amaiya Terry – FSHS paraprofessional
  • Nissa Dinneen – FSMS paraprofessional
  • Tosha Guffin – Winfield Scott paraprofessional
  • Alicia Craig – Winfield Scott paraprofessional
  • Nina Merriman – Van driver
  • Lewis Dunkeson – FSMS Summer Conditioning
  • Brendon Blackburn – FSMS Summer Conditioning Assistant
  • Katie Chipman – FSMS Gym Supervisor
  • Sarah Dunivan – FSHS Musical Music Director
  • Abby Stepps – FSHS Play Assistant
  • Christina King – FSHS Play Assistant
  • Chad Ruddick – FSHS Fall Esports
  • Matt Glades – FSHS Spring Esports
  • Amy Harper – FSHS National Honor Society
  • Becky Howard – FSMS Gym Supervisor
  • Brian Hutchison – FSMS Assistant Football Coach
  • Guiding Coalition for 2022-23
    • Winfield Scott – Cristin Stark, Robin Webb, Hayden Travis, Emily Giffin, Anna Swank, Bre Eden
    • Eugene Ware – Regina Cruse, Joyce Flanner, Brenda Hill, Marci Mix, Sherry Lindsay, Kelsey DeMott
    • Middle School – Lisa Chaplin, Jayci Cosens, Whitney Beth, Brent Cavin, Tammy Stanley, Jannah Farrington
    • High School- Polly Mayberry, Amy Harper, Mark Spore, Sara Jackman, Nikki Regan, lared Martin, Justin Robinson, Ryan Miller, Morgan Sage
  • Mentors for 2022-23
    • Angie Bin, Tracey Bogina, Danielle Cavin, Tammy Claypool, Kelly Cox, Lindsey Davis, Kelsey DeMott, Autumn Durossette, Jannah Farrington, Carson Felt, Joyce Flanner, Ali Gorman, Lindsay Gulager, Brenda Hill, Curtis Horton, Sara Jackman, Sabrina Keating, Michelle Laubenstein, Amber Malone, Polly Mayberry, Josh Messer, Linda Minor, Nikki Regan, Abby Stepps, Rhiannon Tuck, Robin Webb
Business, Fort Scott

Integrity Home Care and Hospice Earns Patient Satisfaction Award

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Integrity Home Care & Hospice has earned the 2021 SHPBestTM “Premier Performer” Patient Satisfaction Award 

 

Ft. Scott, Kansas, 9/12/2022 – Integrity Home Care has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Premier Performer” for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the top 5% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2021 calendar year.

 

The annual SHPBest™ award program was created to acknowledge home health agencies that consistently provide high quality service to their patients. The 2021 award recipients were determined by reviewing and ranking the overall satisfaction score for more than 2,500 home health providers. With the largest HHCAHPS benchmark in the nation, SHP is in a unique position to identify and recognize organizations that have made patient satisfaction a priority and have been rewarded for their efforts with high marks on the HHCAHPS survey.

“SHP is proud to present the SHPBest awards to our top-performing customers. We commend these organizations for their continuous focus on delivering the highest quality of care to their patients,” said Rob Paulsson, President of SHP.

Integrity’s Fort Scott home health team is thrilled to receive this award and expects to see more in the future. “Our team is proud to receive this recognition.  Our primary goal is ensuring our patients’ ability to remain comfortable in their home environment while receiving restorative care and skilled services. I feel like these consistently high patient satisfaction scores validate that we’re meeting our goal while providing quality care.  We will continue to partner with our patients on their journey towards wellness and improved independence,” said Integrity’s Fort Scot Home Health Administrator, Becky Davied.

Read more about the SHPBest awards program, including methodology and award recipient lists at https://www.shpdata.com/home-health/shpbest-hhcahps.

 

About Integrity Home Care + Hospice

Integrity Home Care & Hospice is passionately dedicated to improving the healthcare system, because everyone has had a personal experience with the struggle that comes with a change in health. They are here to help and support you and your family as you seek to improve or simply maintain your health and independence at home.

 

Integrity’s mission is to identify and meet your home care needs and the needs of its employees with unmatched skill, compassion, and integrity.

 

About Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP)

Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) is a leader in data analytics and benchmarking that drive daily clinical and operational decisions. Our solutions bring real-time data to post-acute providers, hospitals, and ACOs to better coordinate quality care and improve patient outcomes. Since 1996, SHP has helped more than 7,000 organizations nationwide raise the bar for healthcare performance.

 

 

Fort Scott, Government

Updated FS City Commission Special Meeting Anouncement

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The City Commission will meet for a special meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 at City Hall in the City Commission meeting room at 123 South Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.  The City Commission will meet for the 2023 Budget Hearing.  An executive session will follow the public hearing.

 

This meeting will be broadcast on the City’s You tube channel.  This meeting is open to the public.

 

Exercise, Fort Scott

Golf Disc Tourney: Sept. 17 in Gunn Park, Register by Sept. 16

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A disc golf frisbee. Submitted photo.

A disc golf tournament is scheduled at Gunn Park on Sept. 17.

For those not familiar with the sport, disc golf is played much like golf, but instead of a ball and clubs, players use a flying disc or Frisbee® to aim at a basket on a pole, according the website https://www.pdga.com/introduction. The sport was formalized in the 1970s and the object of the game is to complete each hole with, fewest throws.

Local disc golfer Danny Craig is organizing the Gunn Park tourney, which is a Professional Disc Golf Association event.

Danny Craig is the local organizer of the Professional Disc Golf Association Tournament at Gunn Park on Fort Scott’s west side. Submitted photo.

“This is a professional tournament, the professionals will be playing for money,” he said. “Last year there were 75 players that showed up, from states that surround Kansas. I’m not sure of the economic impact, but they buy gas and meals (in Fort Scott) and maybe even stay in the hotels.”

“Disc golf was started in Fort Scott in 1999,” he said. “The Fort Scott Kiwanis provided nine baskets.” It now has 18 holes.

Craig enjoys the game because it is good exercise, he said. “And watching others play. I started playing when I moved next door to a disc golf course and fell in love with the game.”

Disc golf participants watch the game in a prior tournament in Gunn Park. Submitted photo.

“There is something about throwing that perfect shot,” he said. “It doesn’t happen every time, but when it does, it’s magic.”

The cost for this tournament for professional disc golfers is $63, in the amateur division, $58; the intermediate and entertainment division, $53 and the junior division, which is 18 years old and younger, $53.

“There is a payout for the winners in the professional division, it’s $600 added cash above the entry fee,” Craig said. “Amateurs get prizes. Entry fees goes towards the players packets.”

A trailer with disc golf supplies will allow amateur winners to choose their prize. Submitted photo.

There will be a trailer with disc golf supplies, he said. “The amateurs can choose from this.”

Rain or shine the event will happen, he said. “Lightening delays the event one hour, if is continues, the event discontinues.”

The first round starts at 9 a.m., the other at 1 p.m.

“Hole number one is by the small rock shelter house, near the lower pond,” Craig said. “It tees off here.”

Gunn Park is a very picturesque course, with gently rolling hills and trees.

“It is one of Kansas’s hidden treasures,” Craig said.

To sign up for playing in the upcoming tournament: https://www.pdga.com/tour/event/60967

“I want to thank our sponsors Hammer Insurance, 5 Corners Gas Station and the City of Fort Scott,” Craig said.

Disc golf players walk to another hole in Gunn Park at a prior tournament. Submitted photo.

About The Game

“A golf disc is thrown from a tee area to a target, which is the hole,” according to the website. “The hole can be one of a number of disc golf targets; the most common is an elevated metal basket. As a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive throw from the spot where the previous throw landed. The trees, shrubs, and terrain changes located in and around the fairways provide challenging obstacles for the golfer. Finally, the putt lands in the basket and the hole is completed.”

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

Friday Night Free Concert: A Local Trio

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Ralph Carlson introduces the Friday Night Concert musicians May 2019.

This week’s Friday Night Concert will be presented by a musician-friends trio, Ralph Carlson, Stephan Moses, and Carolyn Tucker. The program will feature vocal and  instrumental music of southern gospel, country, blues, songs of Elvis, and Latin-American light-classical tunes. Carlson provides harmony and keeps the rhythm on Martin acoustic guitar, Moses sings and plays Gretsch electric lead guitar, and Tucker provides vocals and fills in the gaps on keys.

 

“All three of us began studying music as youngsters. When you combine our years of playing experience, it’s 191! Through the years, we have all played individually in   church, our communities, and diverse venues,“ concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “We appreciate the opportunity to play for the loyal folks who attend this seasonal Friday event. Bring a neighbor and join your friends for a fun evening.”

 

The one-hour concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The event is free and open to the public. Dave Oas and Jim Butler provide the sound each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

 

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to The Loading Dock at  Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

USD 234 Agenda for Sept. 12

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BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 – 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA SUMMARY
1.0 Call Meeting to Order Danny Brown, 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 Minutes from August 8, 2022, Board of Education Meeting
Minutes from August 15, 2022, Special Board of Education Meeting
Minutes from August 22, 2022, Special Board of Education Meeting
Minutes from August 23, 2022, Special Board of Education Meeting
4.2 Financials–Cash Flow Report
4.3 Check Register
4.4 Payroll – July 20, 2022 – $1,361,769.35
4.5 Activity Fund accounts
4.6 First Day Enrollment Count
4.7 Appointment of Zach Reynolds as the school attorney for the 2022–23 school year
5.0 Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion)
5.1 FS KNEA Report
5.2 Superintendent’s Report
5.3 Assistant Superintendent’s Report
5.4 Business Manager’s Report
6.0 Old Business
6.1 No items
7.0 New Business
7.1 Approval of Erate contracts (Action Item)

 

7.2 Approval to place three buses and a suburban for sale through an online auction
and scrapping two buses (Action Item)
7.3 Approval of audit contract with Diehl, Banwart, Bolton (Action Item)
7.4 Approval of FSMS Curtain Divider Purchase (Action Item)
7.5 Approval of roof bids (Action Item)
7.6 District Communication & Public Relations Proposal (Action)
7.7 KDHE Grant – Kansas K–12 Stay Positive Test Negative Initiative (Action)
8.0 Public Forum
9.0 Other Business – Personnel Matters
8.1 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)
8.2 Exit Executive Session
8.3 Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)
8.4 Exit Executive Session
9.0 Adjourn Meeting
President Brown

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott Newsletter Sept. 9

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!

September 9th Weekly Newsletter

Garage Sales & Good Times In Fort Scott!

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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TROLLEY TOURS,

ON THE HOUR FROM THE CHAMBER!

Friday 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

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

$6 adults, $4 children 12 & under

50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott!

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Tours: 10am & 1pm

9/9 ~ Pizza Republic After-hours, Chamber members invited to a Soft Opening & Ribbon Cutting, 5:15-6:30pm, click here for more info.

9/9-9/10 ~ Fall Town-wide Garage Sale, click here for map.

9/10 ~ The Lavender Patch is OPEN!, 9am-1pm, click here for info.

9/10 ~ Golf Tournament for Tri-Valley Developmental Services, Woodland Hills Golf Course

9/10 ~ Cornhole Tourn hosted by Bourbon County Cowboys Kids Wrestling, 9am, Fisher Park, click here for more info.

9/10 ~ EKTEC Rodeo, Uniontown, 10am, click here for their Facebook page.

9/10 ~ VFW “Still Serving” Motorcycle Cruise, click here for the flyer and more info.

9/11 ~ FLAG Church Grand Opening, 10am, Fort Cinema, click here for more info.

9/11 ~ VFW Auto & Motorcycle Show, 12pm, click here for the flyer and more info.

9/12 ~ Lowell Milken Center Anniversary Celebration, 1-5pm, Public is welcome! Community open house and Unsung Hero Presentations at the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes.

9/13 ~ HEAL Grant webinar, 11:30am, pre-register & more info here.

9/15 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Varia Resale Clothing, 8am, 114 E. 23rd St.

9/15 ~ BINGO hosted by Fort Scott American Legion Post #25, 7pm, click here to visit their Facebook page.

9/16 ~ “Trucks, Cars, & Rides” Show at Presbyterian Village, 4-6pm, click here for more info. Muscle cars, classic trucks, cycles and crazy rides are all invited to join in the fun. Cruise in & join us at 2401 S. Horton in Fort Scott, Kansas.

9/17 ~ Kansas Rocks Recreation Park Fall Off-Road 101 Course, click here for info.

9/17 ~ Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser hosted by the Knights of Columbus for Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 5-7pm, click here for info.

9/17 ~ Matt “Smokey” Russell Benefit Golf Tournament, Woodland Hills Golf Course

9/17 ~ Red Bull Imagination – Limited tickets available!, 12-7pm, click here for more info.

9/17 ~ Prairie Pathways Bike Trail Unveiling, Ribbon Cutting, 12pm, Riverfront Park, Live Music & More ~ come join the fun! Click here for the flyer and more info.

9/17-9/18 ~ Marmaton Massacre Mountain Bike Festival in Gunn Park, click here for flyer.

9/17-9/18 ~ 4×4 Mud Run, click here for flyer.

9/18 ~ Car Show at Country Place Living, 3pm, click here for more info.

9/18 ~ Ice Cream Social hosted by First United Methodist Church, 6-7pm

9/19 ~ Drive Through Flue Clinic, 7:30am-1pm, Bourbon County Health Dept, 524 S. Lowman, for more info. call 620-223-4464.

9/23-9/25 ~ 6th Annual Doug Hazelbaker Memorial Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Breakaway & Dummy Roping, click here for the flyer and more info.

9/24 ~ Downtown Sidewalk Sale!

9/24 ~ FortFest, 4-band music festival, see flyer below.

9/29 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Pioneer Harvest Fiesta, 8am

9/29 ~ 17-county meeting hosted by Bourbon County, various locations in Downtown Fort Scott!

9/29 ~ Credit Repair Workshop by SBDC. FREE – 6pm, HBCAT office, click here for more info.

9/29 ~ PARADE hosted by Pioneer Harvest Fiesta, 6pm, traditional parade route through Downtown!

9/30 ~ Pioneer Harvest Fiesta—Quilt Show, Corn Husking/Shelling, Oat Threshing, Straw Bailing, Rock Crushing, Sawmill Operation, Free Bean Feed with paid admission, click here for more info.

SAVE THE DATE:

10/1 ~ Michael Jeffers Memorial Bullriding

10/5 ~ Dare to Dream Women’s Entrepreneurship Event, 5-7pm, Healthy Bourbon County Action Team

10/6-10/8 ~ The 19th Annual Gordon Parks Celebration, click here for more info.

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Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.
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620-223-3566
In This Issue

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.

Pizza Republic Soft Opening & Ribbon Cutting

for Chamber members…

Tonight! Friday, September 9th

Click here to RSVP

Join in on the fun at the Marmaton Massacre event!

FORT SCOTT 4X4 MUD RUN ~ COME OUT AND ENJOY THE SHOW!

Don’t miss out on FortFest2022, September 24th!
FORT CINEMA SHOW SCHEDULE THIS WEEKEND
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
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Art, Business, Fort Scott

Discovery Music Studio: Individual and Group Piano Lessons

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Audry Eberhard in her music studio. Submitted photo.
Audry Eberhard is the sole owner and employee of Discovery Music Studio, located in the basement of her home at 410 Sunset Drive.
“I have been giving lessons for over 20 years, eight of which have been in this area,” she said. “I am just now starting to give lessons and classes in my home studio.”

She gives both individual and group piano lessons.

Some of the instruments she teaches music concepts with. Submitted photo.
“I have 3 pianos in my studio, so I can do a group of three students,” Eberhard said. “I have a curriculum that I am going to use that includes ensemble pieces. Playing in a group affords students the chance to develop accuracy while playing, because you need to get the rhythm correct as well as play correct notes.”
“Students are more motivated to practice as well because they want to sound like their friends and not make any mistakes,” she said. “It also gives students the chance to learn from each other as well as the teacher. I teach music theory in the form of a game to make the learning time more fun and games are more fun when you play them with friends.”
The cost of an individual lesson is $50 a month  with more details on her website.  The cost of the group classes is $30 a month.
“I have several different group classes: Group Piano, Preschool Group, and a beginning music group for 5-8 year olds,” she said.” I presently have openings for the Preschool Group on Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.  My Beginning Music Class presently has 3 openings and meets Thursday’s at 4:15 p.m.”
“If people are interested in other group times I do have openings in my schedule, they would just need to contact  me via my website for other available time frames,” she said. “My schedule and openings are constantly changing as more people contact me.”
Eberhard said she “wanted to figure out a way to bring in a little more income and yet do something that I loved to do. I have always enjoyed lessons in the over 20 years that I have given them.”
“I needed to build up my client base and as part of that I thought it would be better if I could have an area dedicated to my lessons rather than just a piano in my living room,” she said. “In researching, I came across the idea of group lessons for piano teaching. I have taught groups of kids other kinds of music in previous job settings so it was an intriguing idea to use this in piano teaching.”
“God blessed me with two more pianos at very reasonable costs so now I have the means of doing group piano” Eberhard said. “I am excited to see how the students respond in the group setting. There is an energy and excitement when students are learning and discovering things in a group setting.”
More of the instruments Eberhard teaches music concepts with. Submitted photo.
“I use various instruments, games and hands on activities to teach musical ideas and concepts,” she said.
She can be contacted through her website discoverymusicstudio.mymusicstaff.com or email  discovery_music_studio@yahoo.com.