Join Us at The Artificers ForPhillip OrtizOpening Reception and Master Class! |
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Artist Opening ReceptionMaster ArtistPhillip Ortiz, Mixed Media Artist |
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Category Archives: Fort Scott
Healthy Bourbon County Action Team Newsletter May 2023
Tom Robertson To Retire From Buck Run Center after 23 Years
Tom Robertson, 55, has been the Buck Run Community Center Recreation Director since May 2000.
His last day on the job is June 30 ,2023.
Robertson said he has served the Fort Scott community to the best of his ability, developing relationships with many community leaders, and representing the Fort Scott Recreation Commission and BRCC with “high moral values and leadership.”
“Th best part of my job was to improve the quality of life for the Fort Scott families,” he said. “Dealing with all ages that want to be active, serving the community through offering of programs, events or facilities.”
The biggest challenges of his job?
“Finding quality, responsible volunteers and staff to carry out the programs that we offer,” he said. “And staying within a restricted budget.” Also working evening, weekends and holiday hours, ” when the patrons want to be active.”
Thinking back over the 23 years he feels his accomplishments are:
- Working to not increase the mill levy, a tax.
- Helping organize “Pennies in the Park” with the Youth Activity Team and also three concerts that featured Country singers Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan. All money raised went to providing a sand volleyball court, outdoor basketball court, lighting at two ball fields, a walking trail at Ellis Park.
- Hosting various district and state Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth baseball tournaments.
- Helping to secure a half-cent 10 year sales tax to build an additional phase to Buck Run Community Center and the renovation of the Fort Scott Aquatic Center.
- Hosting community events: Corporate Olympics, corn hole and pickle ball tournaments, as well as others.
- Renovating unused tennis courts to four lighted outdoor pickleball courts.
- Serving on the Gunn Park Committee that hosted many Christmas in the Park events as well as Independence Day, Halloween and other holiday activities in the park.
There have been many changes in the Buck Run Community Center in his tenure:
- The new phase of the center that included a fitness center, locker rooms, racketball court, additional office and lobby space in 2012.
- The renovation of the center’s kitchen in 2020.
- The renovation of the youth dance studio upstairs in 2020.
- New services introduced in his tenure:
- Youth indoor soccer, pickleball tournaments and open play, co-sponsored camps with the Fort Scott High School, corn hole leagues and tournaments.
- An annual fundraiser for Adopt a Family, that included garage sales, corn hole tourneys and middle school dances.
- The Biggest Loser Weight Loss Competitions for the community to become more health conscience.
Robertson has big plans for his retirement.
“I’m getting married the first day of retirement, July 1,” he said. “To Becky Colding from Chanute. She will be moving to Fort Scott. She has accepted the job of administrative assistant for the Bourbon County Public Works Department.”
He plans on staying active but also spending time with his family.
“I want to find a job that is rewarding but not stressful,” he said. “(And) being the best dad, grandpa, husband, son, brother and friend I can be.”
About the Fort Scott Recreation Commission
All employees of FSRC work for U.S.D. # 234, that levies taxes. The city of Fort Scott has contracted the FSRC to manage Buck Run Community Center. The FSRC has their own budget and board.
The mission of the Fort Scott Recreation Commission is to promote the development of a healthy and productive life for the citizens who reside in the USD #234 School District through broad based recreational opportunities, according to its Facebook page.
The Fort Scott Recreation Commission has a board consisting of five members serving three or four terms. These are non compensated positions. Tammy Hill is the chairperson, board membersare Adam Lancaster, Stewart Gulager, Mike Chipman and Susan Marbery.
Chamber Coffee at Lavender Patch Farm on June 7
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Rural Workforce Summit June 22
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Friday Night Free Concert: The Hemphill Family Band
The Friday Night Concerts return this week with the Hemphill Family Band. They, along with friends, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the Heritage Park Pavilion located at 1st and Main streets.
Members of the band are Jack Hemphill on keyboard and vocals, Sandy on fiddle and keyboard, and Brad on guitar and vocals. Friends who will perform are Floyd Feezell, who will sing, and Tammy Helm, who will play saxophone.
The Hemphills have performed at the pavilion many times in the past. They play classic country, including a little Hank and Lefty, and a lot of Merle Haggard. They will also play a variety of other songs during the concert.
Come out and spend the evening at the Pavilion. Seating is limited, so bring a lawn chair. In case of bad weather, the concert will moved to Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall St.
What’s Happening in Fort Scott
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Agenda for the Fort Scott City Commission on June 6
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR REGULAR
MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMMISSION ROOM – 123 SOUTH MAIN ST.
June 6, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.
I. Roll Call:
J. Jones T. VanHoecke E. Woellhof K. Harrington M. Wells
II. Flag Salute:
III. Approval of Agenda:
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 16, 2023
B. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1337-A — $537,190.27
C. Request to Pay – Sprouls Construction, Inc. – Material deposit to order steel for Fort Scott Pavilion – $40,162.50.
D. Request to Pay – Mid-Continental Restoration Co., Inc. – Memorial Hall Steps Repair – $78,195.00 – Invoice #14477-01
V. Public Comment:
Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion.
VI. Old Business:
A. Consideration of Change on Proposal from Harbour Construction for Cape Seal Project due to change in emulsion material – $49,547.00 to $54,501.70.
VII. Appearances:
VIII. Public Hearing: CASE #1140 – Evergy Infantry Substation – Consideration of Zone Change, Unknown to C4- Central Business – (Recommended by the Planning Commission on 5-22-2023) and Final Plat Approval.
IX. New Business:
A. Consideration to Accept Resignation of Commissioner Josh Jones.
B. Consideration to Repeal Ordinance No. 3746 – An Ordinance Amending 3290 Section 2.60.010 (Vacancy In Office – How Filled) of Chapter 2.60 of the Fort Scott Municipal Code. – Passed and Approved on May 16, 2023.
C. Consideration to Reinstate Ordinance No. 3618 – An Ordinance Amending 3290 Section 3290 Section 2.60.010 (Vacancy in Office – How Filled) of Chapter 2.60 of the Fort Scott Municipal Code. – Passed and Approved on September 20, 2022.
D. Consideration to Approve Quote #230704-00 from GPM Environmental Solutions, LLC for the Online Proteus Monitoring Package for monitoring water quality. – S. Flater
E. Consideration of 2023 Hay Right Bids – (4) Bids received – $12,159.00, $8,562.00, $6,001.25, $4,465.60.
F. Consideration of Airport Bids
1. Consider and approve award of both the Base Bid and Alternate Bid to Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $3,541,538.05, pending FAA concurrence and successful receipt of FAA Grant.
2. Consider and approve execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Olsson Consultant Agreement, which adds services for Construction Observation, Materials Testing, and Close-Out, in the amount of $274,100.00, pending FAA concurrence and successful receipt of FAA Grant.
3. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to sign all documentation related to an FAA Grant Application and forthcoming Grant offer to cover 90% of eligible costs associated with the project. The anticipated City Share, including both eligible and ineligible costs is $402,464,00.
X. Executive Session –
XI. Adjournment:
Weekend Activities Schedule Provided by Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce
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Kathi Hall: New Fort Scott Pool Manager, Pool Opens June 5
After a delay because of vandalism, the Fort Scott Aquatic Center will open Monday, June 5 at 1 p.m. to the public.
Kathi Hall is the new pool manager at the center, and is a 6th grade teacher at Fort Scott Middle School during the school year.
She was hired last month.
“It’s a perfect job for educators,” Hall said.
“We are excited that the facility can be open to the public,” she said. “We apologize for the delay. We were supposed to open on Memorial Day.”
The vandalism included graffiti, which didn’t delay the opening, and also included “multiple rocks that were thrown into the pool, damaging the concrete,” Hall said. “The concrete then had to be treated and cured, then so many days the water had to be treated with chemicals, before we could begin the water filling process.”
The pool hours are Monday through Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m., Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. On Monday through Friday there is a family swim from 5:30 to 6 p.m.
The pool phone number is 620.223.8142
As a special treat, on Monday at 1 p.m. Pearson Towing staff will be handing out popsicles to those entering, until gone, Hall said.
Pool parties are from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. when scheduled. Cost is $150 per hour.
Pool rates are:
2 years and younger are free.
3-14 years: $2
15 to 62 years: $3
63+years: $2
A single season pool pass is $65, a family of four season pass is $200 and a $25 per person fee for over four family members. Members must reside in the same household.
“Children 10 years old and younger must be supervised by someone 14 years and older, at all times,” Hall said.
Assistant pool managers are Brayden Moore, Kayla Hall, Billie Jo Shoemaker, and Dakota Hall.
“We have a sufficient supply of lifeguards,” Hall said. “Thirty-plus lifeguards.”
FSHS Tiger Drama Camp Performs Treasure Island
This year’s annual Fort Scott High School Tiger Drama Camp performs Treasure Island on June 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. at the Fort Scott Middle School commons area.
Thirty five students in 1st through 9th grade spent two weeks at camp preparing for the production. The play is adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller from the book by Robert Louis Stevenson.
The character of Jim is played by 6th grader Scout Eden. Other notable characters include Long John Silver who is played by 8th grader Theodore Bowman, Doctor Livesey – freshman Dimple Williams, and Squire Trelawney portrayed by freshman Adeline Hartmetz. Other campers make up a motley crew of pirates, storytellers, and Skeleton Island Natives.
The camp and show are directed entirely by FSHS Thespians. Seniors Regen Wells and Lexi Hill are the Directors.
“I absolutely love getting to share my love of theatre with the younger people of our community and I’m extremely happy to have an outlet in the community for directing and producing,” Wells said.
Other high school staff include: junior Kiara Thompson – Stage Manager, sophomores Emma Bin and Tuesday Glessner – Choreographers, junior Cooper George – Costume Designer, senior Natalie Woods – Sound Designer, senior Jericho Jones – Music Director, sophomores Charlie Chaplin and Chris Newman – Props and Set Designers and freshman Tobi Larrabee and junior Molly Hoyt – Arts Directors. Many other Thespians serve as acting coaches and leaders and Thespian Director Angie Bin serves as show producer.
During the two-week camp, students learn about most technical theatre areas such as lighting, sound, costuming, stagecraft, and make-up. They also help to create the artistic set decor.
Hill said, “This is my first time directing a show and I am so excited to see it performed. Working with the kids is amazing and everyone involved has put so much work into this hilarious show.”
Tickets for the show are $5 and available at the doors at Fort Scott Middle School. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime.
Young Entrepreneurs: at Fort Scott Farmers Market This Saturday
Several young children who are learning how to create their own business will have their wares on display and for sale at the Fort Scott Farmers Market this Saturday, June 3 from 8 a.m. to noon.
The event will be at Third and Main Street, behind the First United Methodist Church in that parking lot.
Children who attended a young entrepreneurs fair in the last year will be selling their wares and encouraging other children to start their own businesses
“Saturday is to get the word out and let other children see a small sample of inspiration for what they can be a part of,” Maria Whitson, one of the parent organizers said. “It will also allow the children who have created businesses a chance to sell their products.”
“We will have opportunities for kids to take their ideas and learn about how to turn it into a business,” she said. “Then we will give them an opportunity to launch and sell their products at the kid’s business fair later this year. More information will be available at the kid’s booths at the farmers market this weekend.”
The Acton Children’s Business Fair will be sponsoring a fair again this fall. To learn more: https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/
“There will be cash prizes for the event in the fall,” Whitson said.
Whitson and Melanie Lamb are the parent organizers who will be available to answer questions on Saturday.
Some of the children who will participate:
“This weekend kids will be having their booths to inspire others to be entrepreneurs,” she said. “Kids who already have set up their own business to inspire others.”
In addition, there will be handouts for a class in September that the youth can participate in, Whitson said.
The farmers market has changed spaces this Saturday only, to accommodate the Good Ol’ Days annual celebration in downtown Fort Scott.