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Category Archives: Fort Scott
New Restaurant and Pub Coming to Downtown Fort Scott
A new restaurant and pub is on the horizon for downtown Fort Scott, called Pizza Republic.
“We want to make sure people have good options,” Bret Holder, the president of the new business venture said. “You’ll get a great meal and it’s a place for the whole family.”
Robert and Kimberly Coon, owners of 17 S. Main, the old Kress Building, are partnering with Pat McDonald and Bret and Sara Holder, all of Fort Scott, and Dennis Moon, Houston, TX, Sara’s uncle, to open the new business venture by September 1.
Bret Holder is the president of Pizza Republic, and has 20 years of corporate law experience, he said. “I am setting the vision, and making sure it’s going,” he said.
Pat McDonald just moved from Kansas City Northland, and has previous restaurant ownership experience: PatMacs in Kansas City. He is also an investor, chief chef and manager, he said.
Moon is the treasurer of the new venture, Holder said.
The Coons have been facilitating the reno of the first floor, 5,000 square foot of space, that will be divided into a family dining area, a bar, a large kitchen and an office space.
In the family side will be arcade games, a juke box, 10-plus big screen TVs and space for live music on occasion.
“It’s a big thing coming,” Robert Coon said. “The new floor plan requires a lot of reconstruction. The restaurant and pub will take up the entire first floor.”
“Kim and I have a residential construction crew, that we are having them take time off from that, to work on this,” he said. “We’ve been working non-stop.”
The idea for the business has been percolating for some time.
“Bret and Pat approached me quite some time ago, but I wasn’t open to the idea because the building was already rented,” he said.
A sushi restaurant business was formerly the renter of a portion of the first floor.
“The sushi restaurant closed on July 5,” Coon said.
The new restaurant plans to employ 15-20 people, Holder said.
The ideal candidates for employment are “go-getters from Fort Scott High School and Fort Scott Community College and others,” Holder said.
Holder, a veteran, said the reason he moved to Fort Scott “was to help veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome with Adam LaRoche.”
Adam LaRoche, retired from major league baseball, along with his wife, Jennifer, both of Fort Scott, are the founders of the E3 Ranch Foundation. Together, they are committed to put God’s love into action, through supporting combat wounded veterans, fighting against sex-trafficking, and providing support during humanitarian crises globally, according to their website.
In the future, Holder sees opportunities for veterans getting training at this restaurant for future franchises.
“The plan is open other restaurants, in other towns,” Holder said.
American Legion: Recognition of Korean War Veterans July 27
American Legion Post #25 Fort Scott, KS would like to recognize and thank the community’s Korean Conflict Veterans on July 27.
If you know one of these special people or their surviving family members, please thank them.
On National Korean War Armistice Day we recognize and pay tribute to the Korean War veterans.
The Korean War began June 25, 1950 with the North Korean army’s invasion of South Korea. On July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed ending the war, now officially recognized as Armistice Day.
At 10 a.m. that day, in Panmunjom, 18 official copies of the tri-language Korean Armistice Agreement were signed.
The signing of the agreement marked the end of the longest negotiated armistice in history with 158 meetings spread over two years and 17 days.
Sincerely,
Jessica Allison
Commander
American Legion Post #25
Fort Scott, KS
USD 234 Board Meets to Set Goals/Expectations of the Superintendent
NEWS RELEASE
Monday, July 25, 2022
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022, for a special board meeting at their offices.
President Brown opened the meeting.
The board and Superintendent Destry Brown met with Sue Givens, KASB Field Specialist, to discuss goals and expectations. Mrs. Givens provided information on the roles of the board and the Superintendent. The board set goals and expectations for the Superintendent. Information was received and discussed in regard to superintendent evaluation tools and timeline.
The board adjourned.
Fire Department called to 1221 Main Today
VFW Auto & Motorcycle Show Sept. 11
FS City Commission Special Meeting July 26
The City Commission will meet for a special meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 at City Hall in the City Commission meeting room at 123 South Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. The City Commission will meet to consider the Vacation of a platted alley located between the platted 16’ alley between Lots 1 to 48, Block 12, Gunn & Ford’s East Side Addition, and Consideration of Lake Fort Scott Dam Dirt Work bid.
As soon as the special meeting adjourns, a work session will be held to discuss the 2023 budget.
This meeting and the work session will be broadcast on the City’s You tube channel. This meeting is open to the public.
U234 Special Meeting, July 25
USD 234 – July 25, 2022 Special Board Meeting – 5:30 p.m.
1. Open the meeting
2. Flag Salute
3. Goals and Expectations
4. Adjourn
U234 In-Person Enrollment is August 1
USD 234 will be hosting in-person enrollment on Monday, August 1, 2022.
All new students will need to enroll in person at their school. Families having difficulty with online enrollment or internet access should also plan to attend. Students who have enrolled online will not need to attend in-person enrollment.
Families with multiple students will be able to enroll at a single location, but may need to visit with other buildings about specific needs. Food Service, Transportation, and Technology will also be available during these times.
Building staff will be on-site to assist families with the enrollment process during the following times on Monday, August 1st:
PreK-8th Grade – 7:00-11:00 a..m and 4:00-6:00 p.m.
FSHS 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-5:00 p.m.
If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact your building secretaries.
John Bartlesmeyer: 60 Years in the Craft
John Bartelsmeyer, Fort Scott’s jeweler, is training the next generation of jewelers.
Bartelsmeyer Jewelry specializes in retail jewelry sales, engagement rings, custom jewelry designs, and repair or restoration of all types of jewelry.
Krysta Hulbert has been working for him since 2010, and has been learning ring sizing, general jewelry repair, chain repair, welding with a torch and engraving.
Her husband, Wyatt, has been coming in on his days off his regular job to learn some of the trade as well.
“Wyatt is learning ring sizing and in the near future-diamond setting, stone setting and making pendants,” Bartelsmeyer said.
Bartelsmeyer started learning from his dad, Bart, at Newberry Jewelry. His dad had apprenticed as a watchmaker.
“In 1963, my dad bought the shop from Newberry’s widow,” he said.
“I had already been working with him after school on Saturdays.”
“So, I have been doing it for 60 years,” he said.
Through the years, Bartelsmeyer not only learned from his dad, but took jewelry seminars and schools and most recently gleans from You Tube, on the internet.
He credits Elmer Smith, who was a Fort Scott Community College welding instructor, with helping him learn to be a metalsmith, and eventually Bartelsmeyer helped teach the class.
“I love to move metal,” he said. “He taught me techniques I use everyday.”
Bartelsmeyer restores heirloom jewelry and also crafts chains out of gold and silver.
“I love what I am doing, I think it’s because of the smile on the customer’s face,” he said. “I get to work on beautiful things for beautiful people.”
Bartelsmeyer Jewelry is at 22 N. Main, Fort Scott and can be reached at 620.223.2070, email: [email protected] or website: bartelsmeyerjewelry.com
John works Wednesday-Saturday.
FS Police Department: Fraudulent Call Reports
Today, Fort Scott Police Department has received numerous reports of an individual making phone calls posing as a member of our department. During these phone calls, the caller either mentions a subpoena being issued due to a citation, or about a fine that needs to be paid.
We want to assure you that these calls are 100% fraudulent, and do not originate from our department or any department member. No member of our department or municipal court would make phone calls of this nature.
If you receive a call similar to the ones described here, please disregard and report it to FSPD at our non-emergency #: 620-223-1700
FSPD Public Information Officers
Winfield Scott Assistant Principal: Krystle Mayginnes
This is part of a series profiling new educators in Bourbon County schools.
Krystle Mayginnes, 35, is the new Winfield Scott Elementary School Assistant Principal.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in English Secondary Education from Kansas Wesleyan University, a master’s degree in Educational Administration from Emporia State University, and currently is in her second year as a Educational Leadership Doctoral student at Baker University.
Mayginnes has taught 11 years of secondary language arts.
She and her husband, James have an 11-year-old daughter, Klaire and a 2-year-old son, Jimmy. Salina is where she grew up.
Mayginnes has a variety of interests when not in school.
“I love to volunteer at the library and animal shelter,” she said. “As a family, we enjoy being outdoors including fishing, camping. My husband and I love to attend Bluegrass Festivals whenever we are able. Personally, I love to read and enjoy talking about and collecting books.”
Why did you become an educator?
“I have always had a love of school. My mom always talks about how when I was little I used to play school with my siblings, and I was always the teacher. I went into leadership because I think that teaching is the most noble profession, and I want to be a part of helping teachers become the best that they can be while also helping students.”
Did someone inspire you?
“I have always been inspired by the teachers/professors that I have learned from throughout my educational experience including my teacher colleagues who have helped me become a better teacher and a better leader.”
What is the best thing about being an educator?
“The best thing about being an educator is that I get to hang out with kids all day. Our youth are such a precious commodity, and I get to be a part of helping them discover who they are, and who they want to become.”
What is a challenge?
“I think the most challenging thing about being an educator is that there are lots of things that we cannot control in the world. We have students who are coming from all different backgrounds and experiences, and we have to teach them all.”
