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Category Archives: Fort Scott
FSHS Debate Team Represents the School Well
Huge congratulations to the Fort Scott High School Debate team on an outstanding performance at the 4A 2-speaker State Debate Tournament this weekend in Wichita!
The team of Kinsley Davis and Joy Self finished in 2nd place!
The team of Cadence Tuck and Regen Wells brought home the 3rd place trophy!
Anna Hall and Silvia Moreno also won 2 rounds.
Congratulations to the entire team and their first-year coach, Tyler Slinkard!
Submitted byJeff DeLaTorre
Athletic/Activities Director
Fort Scott High School
Leadership Class Offered in Bourbon Country
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Mill Creek Veterinary Clinic Opens Jan. 16
Dr. Amanda Brown opens her Mill Creek Veterinary Clinic on Jan. 16 after months of preparing a new building and also having a baby.
Hours of operation are Monday-Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon, Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are closed for lunch daily from noon to 1.
She and her husband, Eric, welcomed a third child into their family in December, following her purchase of the building earlier in the year at 6 East 13th. (13th and National Avenue).
The business has a primary focus of wellness and medicine for small animals, she said.
“We have an in-house lab, digital x-ray and ultra sound,” Dr. Brown said. “We have the ability to hospitalize pets.”
“My true passion is client education and managing chronic pain,” she said.
Ever since she was child she has had a desire to help animals get better, she said.
Employees of the clinic are Loren Carmine, registered veterinary technician; Wendi Jensvold, assistant and Jacki Lape, receptionist.
Brown is a 2008 Fort Scott High School graduate with a bachelors degree from Kansas State University in 2013. She earned her doctorate from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015.
“I worked at Animal Care Center here in Fort Scott right after graduation for over five years and I worked at a busy, fast paced clinic in Webb City for two years after that,” she said in a prior interview. “I have over seven years combined as a veterinarian and almost 20 years in the veterinary field.”
To view the prior feature:
Mill Creek Veterinary Clinic to Open January 2023
To contact the clinic: 620.224-2840 for the office. 620.215-1778 for the clinic cell phone or email [email protected]
Deloney Promoted to President at Mid-Continental Restoration
Matt Deloney Promoted to President by Mid-Continental Restoration Co. Inc.
January 13th – Mid-Continental Restoration Co. Inc., a leading provider of building restoration and preservation services, is proud to announce the promotion of Matt Deloney to the position of President and Chairman of the Board. In this new capacity, Deloney plans to utilize his experience along with that of their strong leadership team, to continue the growth of the organization, ultimately benefiting the employee-owners of the company.
Since first joining Mid-Continental Restoration back in 1990, Deloney has filled many roles, from work in the field, as a craftsman, to most recently serving as our Vice President and managing the Central Region. Since 2007, Deloney has worked to expand the company’s footprint opening offices in Kansas City and Tulsa to meet customer demand and grow the company.
This promotion is part of a strategic succession plan developed over the past several years. “We are excited about this change, and Matt has definitely earned the opportunity to lead our great team,” says outgoing President Frank Halsey, who will move into a semi-retired role while assisting with business development and marketing. “We fully expect Matt will continue to develop the culture that employee owners deserve and expect, while maintaining the professional service our customers deserve and expect.”
“I am thrilled to be taking on this new role with the management team at Mid-Continental Restoration,” says Matt Deloney. “I get the benefit of being able to step into a role that has had strong leadership for many years allowing me to focus on continual growth and delivering stronger experiences for our staff and customers.”
What’s Happening in Fort Scott
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Local Producers Featured at Makers Market This Saturday
The first Makers Market, hosted by Mmm Flavor Shop owners Emelia Whiteaker and Addi Foster is this Saturday, January 14th from 10 am to 3 pm. The event is in the Cloverleaf Event Center at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds on South Horton Street.
“This is for people who produce and make things local” to showcase and sell their products, Foster said.
They are hosting these events because they are hoping to establish a spice store and don’t have a business space, Foster said.
In addition they are sponsoring a fundraiser for a new dog agility club.
“Lunch will also be available for purchase with the proceeds going to help purchase dog agility equipment for the newly created Momentum Dog Club,” Whiteaker said. “Those youth interested in joining the Momentum Dog Club can stop by and get more information. They must be at least 7 years of age to join, and no experience is needed.”
The two sisters are planning a market each second Saturday of each month, until May. “Different vendors will be participating each month,” Whiteaker said. “There will be a variety of locally made products for sale including food, soaps, lotions, knitted items, sewed items, and starters for indoor plants.”
“The menu that will be available is chicken and noodles made with locally raised chicken from Freedom Farms in Bourbon County, Mixed Bean Soup with Grains, Butternut Squash Soup, Mediterranean Vegetable Stew with Couscous,” Whiteaker said. “For dessert offered is Citrus Olive Oil Cake with Orange Chocolate Glaze, and Carob Brownies made two ways.”
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Starts Today
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FSHS Thespian Troupe #7365 Receives State Honors
The Fort Scott High School Thespian Troupe #7365 attended the KS State Thespian Festival on Jan. 5-7 in Wichita, KS and received a number of honors.
The troupe received the highest honor a troupe can receive, the Gold Honor Troupe Award, for the seventh consecutive year. The honor reflects the performances, community involvement, student leadership, and high standards a troupe achieves throughout the year. Troupe Historian Cooper George, a sophomore, created the honor troupe presentation that earned the award.
Senior Kinsley Davis and Junior Regen Wells both received a Superior rating on their Monologue performances. This qualifies them to compete in the International Thespian Festival at Indiana University in June. Other students who competed in Individual Thespy Performance events include: sophomores Mykael Lewis and Kaiden Clary in Duet Acting, senior Karen Primeaux and junior Josiah Eisenbrandt in Duet Acting, freshman Chris Newman with Monologue, freshman Junie Fisher in Vocal Solo, juniors Lexi Hill and Casey Gomez in Vocal Solo, sophomore Emma Guns and junior Jaedyn Lewis in Duet Acting, sophomore Alyssa Popp in Playwriting, senior Luke Majors in Vocal Solo, and junior Jericho Jones with Monologue.
For the second year in a row, FSHS had a team advance to the Finals Round of Competitive Improvisational Acting. The team included Majors, Hill, Wells, Eisenbrandt, and Mykael Lewis.
The Advanced Drama class competed in the One-Act Play category with the play “There is No Play” by Arthur M. Jolly. The performance was the world premiere of the one-act and the class was able to video conference with Jolly from Los Angeles and workshop the play as they rehearsed. This original cast will be published in the printed version of the script set for publication in the near future.
In addition to performing, the troupe experienced three days of workshops with professional actors and theatre technicians, main stage musical and play performances, meetings with colleges and performing arts conservatories, and fellowship with Thespians from schools across the state.
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Get Involved In Fort Scott: Community Involvement Fair is Feb. 2
A local group recently formed to focus on the good and foster involvement in this community.
“Fort Scott Forward, Ltd. will provide support and create opportunities for citizens of Fort Scott, KS to identify their passions, talents and find areas where they can make a difference in their community,” said Rachel French, president of the board. “We will create opportunities for local projects to be completed for the betterment of our town.”
The specific objectives and purpose of this organization are
- to craft an image of Fort Scott that focuses on the beauty of our town;
- to build pride in our community and help locals recognize all the good and exciting things going on in our town;
- to foster involvement from local community members and help encourage them to be good stewards donating their time, talent and means;
- to spread awareness of the benefits of small-town living, and the importance of investing and purchasing from small businesses in the community.
Fort Scott Forward Board Members include: French, Angela Simon, Bailey Lyons, Craig Campbell, Matt Park, Kate and Trent Freeman.
The group has organized and is hosting an event Feb. 2, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Ellis Center on the campus of Fort Scott Community College.
“Fort Scott Forward will host a Community Involvement Fair at The Ellis Fine Arts Center Lobby,” French said. “This event is geared at helping community members learn about the different non-profits, clubs, and organizations in Fort Scott that need volunteers throughout the year.”
“This event is for anyone in our community who is looking to give of their time or talents to make Fort Scott a better place.” she said. “This is the perfect opportunity for individuals or families to come out an learn about how they can get involved and help the community.”
“Local clubs, non-profits or organizations who need volunteers throughout the year can reserve their spot through this link https://form.jotform.com/230035194585052.,” French said. “Each exhibitor space will include a rectangle table, two chairs, and advertising for the event. There will be a fee of $25 to reserve an exhibitor spot.”
“There is no cost to attend and light refreshments will be served,” she said. “Community members are encouraged to drop by as they have time.”
The FS Landmark Meeting is Jan. 16 at 4 p.m.
The Landbank will meet on Monday, January 16th, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.
This meeting is open to the public. This meeting will be made available via the City’s YouTube channel at City of Fort Scott.
FS Parks Advisory Board Meets Jan. 12 at 4 p.m.
The Parks Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, January 12th, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.
This meeting is open to the public. This meeting will be made available via the City’s YouTube channel at City of Fort Scott.