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Casner Returns To Fort Scott with Fitness Nook at Buck Run

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Regi Casner is back to teaching fitness classes in Fort Scott once again, after a hiatus during the pandemic.

Her classes are at the Buck Run Community Center and also in Mound City, where she lives.

“I am teaching at Buck Run on Mondays and Fridays. I teach a 10:15 a.m. stretch class and a 12:15 p.m. Align/Pilates class.

“The stretch class moves slow and the Align/Pilates class flows through yoga poses with some strength work and Pilates blended in,” she said.

 “The target audience age is  40-60s. I have a couple in the 30’s. I was hoping the noon class would be helpful for gals still working, and taking a lunch break.”

She will offer a free introductory class in April and early May.

About the Instructor

Casner “has taught fitness classes for a long time, completed a ton of training over the years, and wellness is my career and lifestyle,” she said.

“I first fell in love with group fitness when I took a step class in college(Pittsburg State University). It was love at the first step and downbeat.”

“The Fitness Nook was started because I believe small towns also deserve great fitness classes and the opportunity to sculpt, stretch and sweat together! “

“I love teaching group classes for many reasons. My top three are: 1. seeing people show up for themselves, and then realize than can do more than they think they can… and then doing it. And doing it again. It’s more than the mountain climber or plank. It is about showing up. 2. Sweating together is just downright awesome, especially when the music and company is good. 3. Helping people feel better in their bodies.”

“I’ve been married to Mat for almost 30 years, we have four grown adult children and one granddaughter (all of the above are my favorites). Besides the studio in Mound City, I work as the Wellness Coordinator at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, and teach fitness in Fort Scott.”


“My own personal fav workouts are: a strong yoga class, and a Pilates/Barre class-with some decent weight work included—and a great playlist. “

“I really do enjoy burpees, I don’t like mountain climbers (even though we almost always do mountain climbers). I love jumping jacks and backbends, I don’t enjoy twists, esp. twists in chair pose.”

If interested in classes, please send her a message

(913) 991-7860
reginacasner@gmail.com
fitnessnookmc.com



“And if you were interested until you read the words: burpees, mountain climbers, and/or jumping jacks, come to stretch class. Those words and actions are never mentioned there.”

Regi Casner, FitnessNook, from her Facebook page.
Fort Scott, Government

FS City Commission Agenda for March 18, Unapproved Minutes of March 4

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NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR REGULAR

MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION

City Hall Commission Room – 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

March 18, 2025  –  6:00 P.M.

 

                                               

  1.     Call to Order/Roll Call
  2. Pledge of Allegiance

III.       Invocation

  1. Approval of Agenda
  2. Consent Agenda
  3. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1380-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates of February 27, 2025 – March 11, 2025 – $1,061,286.37
  4. Approval of Minutes: Regular Meeting of March 4, 2025
  5. Request to Pay – Schneider Electric – Annual Renewal of Service Agreement – $12,894.00
  6. February Financials

                                                                

  1. V Public Comment

VII.      Appearances

  1. Cory Bryan – FortFest 2025 – Park Closure request – Riverfront – Sept. 24 – 29, 2025

           

VIII.   Unfinished Business

  1. Consideration of Letter of Interest for Planning Commission Vacancy –Danny Brown

 

  1. New Business

            Public Hearings

  1.  Consideration of RESOLUTION NO. 6-2025 – DIRECTING THE REPAIR OR                                       REMOVAL OF AN ALLEGED UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS STRUCTURE

AT 301 N. Jefferson – L. Kruger

 

  1. Consideration of RESOLUTION NO. 7-2025 DIRECTING THE REPAIR OR                                      REMOVAL OF AN ALLEGED UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS STRUCTURE

AT 501 S. Osbun – L. Kruger

 

  1. Consideration of RESOLUTION NO. 8-2025 DIRECTING THE REPAIR OR                                      REMOVAL OF AN ALLEGED UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS STRUCTURE

AT 314 S. Scott – L. Kruger

 

            Action Items:

  1. Consideration of Bids for Easement Machine – B. Lemke
  2.  Consideration of Ground Lease Bids – Field A – B. Matkin
  3.              Consideration of Greens Mower Purchase – M. Wyatt
  4.  Status of 323 W. Wall – L. Kruger
  5. E. Consideration of RESOLUTION NO. 9-2025 – RESOLUTION AND NOTICE OF          

HEARING WITH REFERENCE TO ALLGEGED UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS                      STRUCTURE AT 121 S. MARGRAVE – L. Kruger

  1.  Consideration of Lease Agreement for LaRoche Baseball Complex, City of Fort Scott, and Mid America Baseball League – B. Matkin
  2.  Consideration of Monetary Partnership agreement between the City of Fort Scott   and Mid America Baseball League – B. Matkin
  3.  Consideration for the City to write a letter to Congress or issue a resolution to send  to Congressional Representative to Protect SNAP/No Kid Hungry – M. Wells
  4.   Consideration for approval for Commissioner Wells to sign a letter to Secretary  Rubio and Secretary Noem to immediately restart the US Refugee Resettlement  Program – M. Wells
  5.   Consideration to sign a letter to save our historic site from the damaging impacts of  the mass firings – M. Wells
  6. Consideration to approve installation of Family Station(s) in public areas – Submitted by SEK Multi-County Health Department (SEKMCHD)
  7. Consideration of Addendum No. 4 – Wastewater Evaluation and Design Contract   for Davis Lift Station Project – J. Dickman               

             

  1. Reports and Comments

 

  1. Adjourn

 

Unapproved Minutes of the FS Commission Meeting of March 4

CITY OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION MEETING

 

 

Minutes of March 4, 2025                                                                                  Regular Meeting

 

A regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held at 6:00PM in the City Commission Meeting Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. The meeting was streamed live on YouTube.

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:00PM. Roll call was taken. Commissioners Dyllon Olson, Matthew Wells, Tracy Dancer and Kathryn Salsbury were present with Mayor Tim Van Hoecke.

 

In Attendance – Brad Matkin/City Manager, Bob Farmer/City Attorney, Jason Dickman/City Engineer-Earles Engineering & Inspections, Inc., Lt. Caleb Bell/FSPD, Mary Wyatt/Planning, Housing & Business Development Director, Devin Tally/City Finance Manager, Lisa Lewis/City Clerk, Zachary Bradley, Shelly Bradley, Adriana Perry, Alli Feeback, Brooklyn Chase, Mickayley McCluney, Julie Buchta, and Melissa Shelden.

 

VAN HOECKE led the Pledge of Allegiance and MATKIN said a prayer asking God for guidance for the City, the citizens, and our Government and City officials.

 

Approval of Agenda (2:25)

MOTION:  VAN HOECKE moved to remove Item D – Status of 118 E. Wall – Unfinished Business due to no new information to report. DANCER seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

MOTION:  DANCER moved to approve the agenda with the amendment and the addition of an Executive Session prior to adjourning the meeting. WELLS seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

Approval of Consent Agenda  (4:05)

– Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1379-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates of February 12, 2025 – February 26, 2025 – $696,674.96

– Approval of Minutes:  February 12, 2025 /Special Meeting and February 24, 2025/Regular Meeting.

 

MOTION:  SALSBURY moved to approve the Consent Agenda as is. DANCER seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

 

Public Comments (4:28) – None

 

Appearances (4:29) – None

 

 

Unfinished Business

Zachary Bradley – Vacation of Alley between 1418 Wall and 1416 Wall  (4:41) – MATKIN stated that he and NATION, as well as Public Works went to the property and agreed that the City could access the easement from the back. Therefore, he believed that it was okay to vacate the alley.

 

ACTION:  The City will clean up their line that was left with fill.

 

MOTION:  OLSON moved to approve the vacation of the alley between 1418 Wall and 1416 Wall. SALSBURY seconded.

 

SALSBURY, VAN HOECKE, OLSON and DANCER voted yes.  WELLS voted no.

 

MOTION CARRIED 4-1.

 

Consideration of Grant Application Options (8:00) – WYATT to request a decision on which projects the Commission would like to pursue for grants in 2025. The KDOT grant is due March 27th and SEKRPC writes the CDBG grants for the City and are asking if we wish to begin the process. WELLS, VAN HOECKE, and OLSON would like to pursue the CDBG grant for the Memorial Hall Project. For the KDOT grant, WELLS would like to pursue the 6th Street Project (Wall St. to Charles St and 6th to Horton), VAN HOECKE recommended the Main Street Project (3rd St. to E. National).

 

Discussion was had about the pros and cons of both projects that were suggested. OLSON suggested 3rd St. from the bypass up to National or possibly further.

 

Further discussion was had to include alleyways.

 

Credit Card Purchasing Charges Update – (17:47) – TALLY presented (2) options. The Commission directed staff to go with the option of only credit card users are charged the convenience fee.

 

New Business

Consideration of Reappointment of previous members and Letters of Interest for Board of Zoning Appeals Vacancy

MOTION:  OSLON moved to reappoint Robert Nelson and Brain Rhoades to the City’s Board of Zoning Appeals.  DANCER seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

MOTION:  OSLON moved to reappoint Robert Nelson and Brain Rhoades to the City’s Board of Zoning Appeals.  DANCER seconded.

 

MOTION:  VAN HOECKE moved to nominate Denise Doherty as the City/Planning Commission member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. DANCER seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

MOTION:  WELLS nominated Josh Jones to be the representative from the County for the Board of Zoning Appeals.  OLSON seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

MOTION:  DANCER nominated Matt Witt to be a representative of the City for the Board of Zoning Appeals. WELLS seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

Consideration of Letters of Interest for Planning Commission Vacancy (29:36)

MOTION:  VAN HOECKE moved to table this item to the March 18, 2025, meeting due to lack of Letter of Interest.  OLSON seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.   

 

ACTION:  The City Clerk will extend the deadline for submissions of the Letters of Interest for the Planning Commission to fill the (1) vacancy. She will also reach out to the candidates for the Board of Zoning Appeals who were not selected.

 

Reports and Comments

CITY MANAGER (30:45)

– Looking into licensing for food trucks – Commission to look at Chapter 5.20 of the Municipal Code pertaining to Solicitors and Peddlers and see if that is how they wish to proceed, however fees and licensing should be considered.

– Distributed a sample sign for the boundaries of the Common Consumption area.

– Distributed a list of employee training programs and encouraged Commissioners to participate.

– Downtown map of painting to be done for parking.

– Working on City parking lot near Holmtown, then south of Margeaux’s to be done.

 

CITY ENGINEER (33:58)

– Weather has delayed Horton Street grinding completion. A profiligraph has been completed but a report has not been received by the City Engineer and City Manager. WELLS addressed the warranty and the areas that are delaminating.  DICKMAN stated that it had to be addressed before they leave. DICKMAN explained that once the City accepts the project, the warranty for (1) year begins. If anything should fail during that period, it must be fixed at no cost. It was confirmed that the fog-coating is included. The target of completion is by the end of March.

– KDOT Cost Share Project– (3rd Street from Hwy to National) – he will assist WYATT with exhibits and cost estimates. WELLS reminded him of the inclusion of the alleyways to Wall Street.

– CCLIP Phase III – Wall Street – working on exhibits and cost estimates which will be ready by the end of the month.

 

CITY ATTORNEY (37:03) – No comments.

 

COMMISSIONER WELLS (37:07)

– Parking restrictions during restriping. Discussion was had on a plan to be put in place.

 

COMMISSIONER DANCER (38:47) – No comments.

 

COMMISSIONER OLSON (38:53)

– Request for refreshing the street striping.

 

COMMISSIONER SALSBURY (39:41)

– Request to make a No Parking Zone on the southwest corner of 10th and Main, across from the high school due to visibility of oncoming traffic issues.

 

ACTION:  MATKIN will look into that.

 

COMMISSIONER VAN HOECKE (40:53)

– Golf course issues that need to be addressed.

 

ACTION:  MATKIN will arrange a meeting with VAN HOECKE, WYATT and the clubhouse manager to meet with him.

 

Executive Session

MOTION:  DANCER moved that the City Commission recess into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussion pursuant to the personnel matters of non-elected personnel exception in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1). The session will be held in the City Manager’s office with the (5) City Commissioners. The open meeting will resume in the Commission Room at 7:06PM. SALSBURY seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

MOTION:  VAN HOECKE moved to come out of Executive Session. DANCER seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

Adjourn

MOTION:  DANCER moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:07PM (1:08:27). OLSON seconded.

 

MARCH 4, 2025, MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:07PM.

 

Submitted by Lisa A. Lewis, City Clerk

Fort Scott, Fort Scott National Historic Site

Federal Cuts Affecting the Fort Scott National Historic Site Staffing

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Fort Scott National Historic Site.

Matthew Wells, president of the Friends of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, told the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce about the consequences of the recent cuts to the National Parks Service by President Donald Trump at the weekly coffee on March 13.

Wells encouraged the community to call their elected representatives to tell them how important the fort is to the city of Fort Scott, with the historic site averaging 25,000 tourists a year.

In a later interview, Wells said that currently, Fort Scott National Historic Site is operating with less than 50% of its normal staffing levels.

“This has led to multiple-day closures of the park, a drastic cancellation of all interpretive programs, and a significant reduction in staff-led tours and educational events, that have historically been at the heart of this site’s appeal,” he said.  “All of the activities that the Fort personnel do every year have been cancelled. But they are still trying, as staffing will allow, on a case-by-case scenario, to find educational opportunities with educators. With this loss of staffing, the essential public services and programs that are critical to the park’s mission have been disrupted, resulting in a diminished visitor experience.”

Wells said the reduction in staffing and closures have far-reaching consequences.

“As a gateway community, Fort Scott relies heavily on tourism dollars and taxes, with Fort Scott National Historic Site being one of the primary attractions drawing visitors. These cuts not only harm the park but also undermine the economy of the entire region, negatively affecting local businesses, hotels, restaurants, and other tourism-related services. The loss of visitors directly impacts local revenues, jeopardizing the livelihoods of residents and business owners who depend on tourism as a vital part of their income.”

“This ongoing situation is causing irreparable harm to Fort Scott National Historic Site and our community. With all Government credit cards being limited to $1, vital repairs can no longer be accomplished. Even the purchases of everyday items such as toilet paper are not possible, and trash services have been disrupted as payments cannot be made. We fear that if these issues are not addressed promptly, the future of the park could be in jeopardy, as could the economic and cultural vibrancy of our town. The historical significance of Fort Scott is irreplaceable, and we cannot afford to lose this essential part of our heritage, nor can we afford the continued erosion of the tourism-based economy that sustains our community.”

“Right now, two of our Friends (of Fort Scott National Historic Site organization ) board members are volunteering to keep the visitor center open,” Wells said.  “Friends members are working multiple days a week. Both of them have taken the specialized training required by the federal government in order to be volunteers in that capacity. Others are volunteering as living historians to roam the grounds and to keep the smallest amount of interpretive program growing. Friends of the Fort is active and helping the fort in any way that we can.”

Carl Brenner, FSNHS Program Manager said the fort will be open to the public Friday through Tuesday from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, the fort will be closed because of a staffing shortage, like last summer. During these times, the buildings will be closed but the public can walk the walking trails in the park.

Brenner referred this reporter to the Midwest communication contact person, who referred to the news media contact at the National Park Service. There has been no response to questions that were sent as of the time of this publication.

To contact the representatives(taken from the Bourbon County Kansas website:

U.S. Senators for Kansas

Roger Marshall – (Republican)
PO Box 1588
Great Bend, KS 67530
(202) 224-4774

Jerry Moran – (Republican)
PO Box 1372
Pittsburg, KS 66762
(620-232-2286

U.S. Representative for Kansas

Derek Schmidt (Republican)
1223 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC  20515
Phone: (202) 225-6601

 

 

 

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott March 14 Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! March 13th Weekly Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffees

Every Thursday at 8am

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Visit your National Park! Visitor Center and historic buildings are currently open Friday through Tuesday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The grounds continue to be open daily from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset

** Guided tours Saturday & Sunday 10am & 1pm! **

Click HERE to visit the website.

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes 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. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

KANSASWORKS in Fort Scott

Every Tuesday 9am-4pm

Office located at the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, 104 N. National Ave.

620-231-4250

Wednesday Writers at FS Public Library

Every Wednesday 1:30-3pm

201 S. National Ave.

Kansas Small Business Development Center

at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 9am-4pm.

EVERY THURSDAY EVENING

STUDENT NIGHT AT FORT CINEMA

$5 tickets for all students Pre-K thru College

KOMB-FM ALL HIT 103.9 Radio Auction

Every Wednesday and Thursday

January 22nd – thru end of March!

Starting at 3pm

Get bidding and PIN #:

620-223-4500 or radioauction.kombfm.com

Dolly Trolley Historic 50-min narrated tours!

Adults $6 | Children 12&under $4

Call 620-223-3566 or stop in the Chamber at

231 E. Wall St. to book your ride!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

3/14 ~ 11:30-1pm | Potato Bar hosted by First United Methodist Church

Free-will donation – All donations will benefit United Women in Faith

3/14 ~ 5pm-7pm | Lenten Friday Fish Fry by the

Knights Of Columbus

(Every Friday from March 7th-April 11th)

Kennedy Gym, 705 S. Holbrook

Freewill Offering | To-Go Meals $9

3/15th & 22nd ~ Youth Track Meet

Meets held at Frary Field

Click HERE to sign-up (Deadline 3/7)

3/15 ~ 1pm | St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl

organized by Brickstreet BBQ

Teams of up to 4 people

$8 per person + $2 first green shot

*Free St. Patty’s day Coors Bag with Merch given to each participant.

*Grand prize drawing and costume contest

*Dolly the Trolley is available for transportation

Click HERE to register your team!

3/15 ~ | Kansas Rocks Pros

An Introduction to the Park

2051 130th St. Mapleton, KS

3/15 ~ 11am-1pm | Soda Bread Cooking Class with Rachel at the The Kitchen C + C

Click HERE for The Kitchen website!

Click HERE for The Kitchen FB Page!

3/15 ~ 2pm-10pm | Saint Patrick’s Day Ceilidh hosted by St. Martin’s Academy

at Mansion South, 750 S. National Ave.

Music, Dancing, Food, Drinks!

All proceeds support the Academy

3/20 ~ 8am | Chamber Coffee hosted by Briggs

1819 S. Main St.

3/22 ~ 2-4pm | Paint & Pizza at Papa Don’s

“Chicks Days” by Happy Snappy Art & Paint Parties

$30 1 day | $55 both days

Click HERE to visit Happy Snappy Art Facebook Page!

3/22 ~ 8am-12pm | Car Wash Fundraiser for the FSHS Boys Tiger Golf Team

Typhoon Bay Car Wash, 1510 S. National Ave.

Free will donation

3/22 ~ 10am-3pm | Glaze Day at The Artificers

$10/creative piece

3/22-23 ~ | BJ Cattle presents

Bull Ride Benefit for Pavie Tucker

Maiden Derby

feat. Futurity, Bull Team, & Classic

Saturday 22nd: 1pm & 7pm

Sunday 23rd: 1pm

Click HERE for details!

3/22 ~ 7-10pm | Dance Party #2 at Memorial Hall hosted by City of Fort Scott

Country & 70s Music

Food & Drinks by Brickstreet BBQ

$5 Cover

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
In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!
Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
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.

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
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Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Church news, Food, Fort Scott

Annual Lenten Fish Fry, Each Friday Until April 11: View the New Church Building While Ther

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The annual Lenten Fish Fry started last Friday and will continue each Friday until April 11 at the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church gymnasium at 705 Holbrook.

The meals are offered 5-7 p.m. and are prepared by the Knights of Columbus.

The parish priest, Father Yancy Burgess, said that the community is welcome to come and view the new church building that replaced the 150-year-old  Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church which was destroyed in a fire on August 29, 2022. The new church was dedicated in November 2024.

Taken from the Catholic Diocese of Wichita website, the  dedication of the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in November 2024.

 

Fort Scott, Sports

Fort Scott Joins Mid America League

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LaRoche Baseball Stadium.
LaRoche Baseball Complex To Serve As Home Field for Team
The Mid America League has announced that Fort Scott, KS has been awarded a franchise for the 2026 season, according to a press release on the City of Fort Scott Facebook page.
The team will play its’ home games at LaRoche Baseball Complex in Fort Scott.
LaRoche Baseball Complex features fixed seating for 500, multiple party and picnic arenas, and an overall seating capacity of 3,500. The facility also features a top-notch locker room/club house area, artificial turf infield and a pro style batting tunnel for players. The ballpark features a full and spacious press box with room for multiple staff, a fixed umpire room, and a full-service concession stand.
“Fort Scott has always been a great baseball town and has a long, rich and storied tradition of baseball in this City”, said City of Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin. “LaRoche Sports Complex is one of the best baseball environments in the state of Kansas and this is a wonderful opportunity to provide a safe, affordable place for our local and area families to enjoy a fun, exciting night of baseball entertainment. I want to thank Mark Schuster and Nick Weisenborn from the Mid America Baseball League for their confidence in Fort Scott. We are very excited about this opportunity and can’t wait for Opening Day 2026.”
“The Mid America League is extremely excited to award Fort Scott, KS the 7th MALB Franchise” said Nick Weisenborn, Mid America League Executive Director. “Being a former college athlete in the area I know personally how important sports in this community are, and I can’t wait for our players to experience that passion. We are very grateful to the city of Fort Scott and their partners for letting us use this top-notch facility, LaRoche Baseball Complex. We can’t wait to get a sneak peak of the action it can provide this July.”
To kickoff baseball in Fort Scott, the Mid America League will host a series in Fort Scott on July 11-13 between the Texarkana Rhinos and the Joplin Outlaws. (This will be a great opportunity to show Fort Scott what MAL baseball is like…… “We are very excited to play a home season against the Rhinos in Fort Scott”, said Brian Flynn, former major league and Joplin owner. “To be able to have our players compete in a stadium as nice as LaRoche Baseball Complex is a great opportunity for our athletes.”
The three-day event will be held on July 11-13. Tickets for the series will go on sale to the general public on Saturday, April 5, at 10:00 AM, available at www.joplinoutlaws.com.
Baseball has deep roots in Fort Scott, dating back to its early years. The game evolved during the Civil War, with soldiers playing in camps said Fort Scott Historian Brian Allen. By the late 1800s, Fort Scott had town teams that traveled to compete against other towns. From 1902 to 1906, the city had a minor league team called the Giants, which played in the Missouri Valley League (a level C league), with 14 of its players advancing to Major League Baseball. Prior to 1902, Fort Scott had an unaffiliated minor league team in 1891. Local leagues, often organized by fraternal groups and churches, also played in later years.
In 1903, Fort Scott’s Lon Ury briefly played for the St. Louis Cardinals, recording a hit off Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson. In October 1922, Babe Ruth played a barnstorming game in Fort Scott, hitting a home run and pitching the town team to an 11-9 victory. Later that month, the Kansas City Monarchs defeated the local team 3-2. Over the years, Fort Scott had several baseball venues, including Athletic Park, Harkey Park (now Cameron Heights), and Othick Park, which was made famous by a photograph taken by Gordon Parks.
Beginning today, fans will have the opportunity to submit their name suggestion for the Fort Scott nickname.
Fans simply need to go to www.fortscottbaseball.com to submit their name.
The winner of the contest will receive two (2) season tickets for life for the Fort Scott franchise.
Also, fans interested in season tickets can reserve their space by clicking on the “Request Information on Season Tickets” on the website.
Fort Scott, Schools

USD234 Board of Ed. Minutes of March 10

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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

NEWS RELEASE

Monday, March 10, 2025

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025, for their regular monthly meeting at 409 S Judson.

 

President David Stewart opened the meeting.

 

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

Board Minutes

Board Minutes

            02-10-25

Financials – Cash Flow Report

Check Register

Payroll – February 20, 2025 – $1,699,042.60

Activity Funds Accounts

USD 234 Gifts

 

March is Theatre in Our Schools Month.  Cooper George, President, and Emi King, Secretary, presented to the Board.  Cooper has been involved for six years and he explained the benefits such as working as a team and learning how to become adults.  Emi was excited to share about the creativity and development of many skills that she has been able to acquire in the last two years she has been involved.  They both had a presentation that included many activities, plays, and events that the department is involved in.  Everyone is invited to attend the upcoming Talent Show on March 28, 2025.

 

Meredith Tucker, No Limits Rehab, was recognized by Special Education Director Tonya Barnes.  Meredith is one of the district’s Physical Therapist.  She said she loves being a part of the community and school district.  Mrs. Barnes thanked her for her willingness and excitement to help our district’s students.

 

Superintendent Destry Brown reported that the district has been chosen for the Stepping Up Initiative Grant.  This first year will be mostly planning, and he said that the group will be great to work with and is excited for this grant.

 

Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided the Board with a shared update.  The building on Horton Street will be starting demo soon.  He also updated about the Cell Phone Tower purchase and how he is working for a bid soon.

 

Special Education Director Tonya Barnes updated the Board on Categorical Aid with a payment on March 15.

 

Nick Johnson, Preschool Principal, staff, and several students were present to inform the Board about the Preschool program. There are 122 students with five teachers.  Principal Johnson recognized the excellent staff that works with these students. A few of the students help everyone in attendance with their morning pretzel song.  Staff also recognized Principal Johnson for helping in every area throughout the Preschool including driving a van and more.

Michelle Stevenson, Early Childhood Coordinator, works with prenatal to six-year-olds.  She works on building relationships with parent/child/community.  It is a literacy and strength-based program that with each visit the children receive a new book. This program provides different events for families each year.

 

The Board Approved the following items:

  • 2025-26 School Calendar (Pending Negotiations)
  • Designate Make up Day due to missed weather
  • JAG Kansas School to Work Program Renewal

 

There was discussion about possible sale of district owned property.  This was discussion only.

 

There were none present for public forum.

 

The Board went into an executive session for personnel matters.

 

President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED

March 10, 2025

 

RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

 

Hall, Kathi – Supplemental Resignation – Assistant Wrestling Coach

Holm, Susan – Resignation – Paraprofessional – High School

Mills, Lacy – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

Trimble, Aidan – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

 

TRANSFER:

 

Rainey, Taylor – KRI SPED Teacher to Eugene Ware SPED Teacher

Pitts, Jaxon – Maintenance II Groundskeeper to Maintenance I Groundskeeper/Athletic Fields Manager

Torres, Cynthia – ELA Teacher to Spanish Teacher – High School 2025-26

 

EMPLOYMENT:

 

Certified Recommendations

Carney, Drew – PE & Weights – High School

Erie, Aleana – English Teacher – High School

 

Classified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:

Bowman, Kinsley – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott

Chaplin, Mercedes – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

Miller, Martha – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

Weber, Shelia – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

 

Supplemental Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:

Abati, Delynn – Head Dance Team Coach – High School

Glades, Matt – Assistant Football Coach – High School

Horton, Curtis – Assistant Football – High School

Martin, Dave – Assistant Girls’ Swim Coach

Woods, Nick – Assistant Track Coach – High School

 

Administration Contracts – Extended 26-27

Terry Mayfield

Tonya Barnes

Nick Johnson

Chris Garzone

Nicole Gilmore

Yasmina Query

Brandon Boyd

Zach Johnson

Matt Harris

Scott Kimble

Jeff Johnson

 

Fort Scott, Government

Unapproved Minutes of the FS City Commission for March 4

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CITY OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION MEETING

 

 

Minutes of March 4, 2025

Regular Meeting

 

A regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held at 6:00PM in the City Commission Meeting Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. The meeting was streamed live on YouTube.

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:00PM. Roll call was taken. Commissioners Dyllon Olson, Matthew Wells, Tracy Dancer and Kathryn Salsbury were present with Mayor Tim Van Hoecke.

 

In Attendance – Brad Matkin/City Manager, Bob Farmer/City Attorney, Jason Dickman/City Engineer-Earles Engineering & Inspections, Inc., Lt. Caleb Bell/FSPD, Mary Wyatt/Planning, Housing & Business Development Director, Devin Tally/City Finance Manager, Lisa Lewis/City Clerk, Zachary Bradley, Shelly Bradley, Adriana Perry, Alli Feeback, Brooklyn Chase, Mickayley McCluney, Julie Buchta, and Melissa Shelden.

 

VAN HOECKE led the Pledge of Allegiance and MATKIN said a prayer asking God for guidance for the City, the citizens, and our Government and City officials.

 

Approval of Agenda (2:25)

MOTION:  VAN HOECKE moved to remove Item D – Status of 118 E. Wall – Unfinished Business due to no new information to report. DANCER seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

MOTION:  DANCER moved to approve the agenda with the amendment and the addition of an Executive Session prior to adjourning the meeting. WELLS seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

Approval of Consent Agenda  (4:05)

– Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1379-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates of February 12, 2025 – February 26, 2025 – $696,674.96

– Approval of Minutes:  February 12, 2025 /Special Meeting and February 24, 2025/Regular Meeting.

 

MOTION:  SALSBURY moved to approve the Consent Agenda as is. DANCER seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

 

Public Comments (4:28) – None

 

Appearances (4:29) – None

 

 

Unfinished Business

Zachary Bradley – Vacation of Alley between 1418 Wall and 1416 Wall  (4:41) – MATKIN stated that he and NATION, as well as Public Works went to the property and agreed that the City could access the easement from the back. Therefore, he believed that it was okay to vacate the alley.

 

ACTION:  The City will clean up their line that was left with fill.

 

MOTION:  OLSON moved to approve the vacation of the alley between 1418 Wall and 1416 Wall. SALSBURY seconded.

 

SALSBURY, VAN HOECKE, OLSON and DANCER voted yes.  WELLS voted no.

 

MOTION CARRIED 4-1.

 

Consideration of Grant Application Options (8:00) – WYATT to request a decision on which projects the Commission would like to pursue for grants in 2025. The KDOT grant is due March 27th and SEKRPC writes the CDBG grants for the City and are asking if we wish to begin the process. WELLS, VAN HOECKE, and OLSON would like to pursue the CDBG grant for the Memorial Hall Project. For the KDOT grant, WELLS would like to pursue the 6th Street Project (Wall St. to Charles St and 6th to Horton), VAN HOECKE recommended the Main Street Project (3rd St. to E. National).

 

Discussion was had about the pros and cons of both projects that were suggested. OLSON suggested 3rd St. from the bypass up to National or possibly further.

 

Further discussion was had to include alleyways.

 

Credit Card Purchasing Charges Update – (17:47) – TALLY presented (2) options. The Commission directed staff to go with the option of only credit card users are charged the convenience fee.

 

New Business

Consideration of Reappointment of previous members and Letters of Interest for Board of Zoning Appeals Vacancy

MOTION:  OSLON moved to reappoint Robert Nelson and Brain Rhoades to the City’s Board of Zoning Appeals.  DANCER seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

MOTION:  OSLON moved to reappoint Robert Nelson and Brain Rhoades to the City’s Board of Zoning Appeals.  DANCER seconded.

 

MOTION:  VAN HOECKE moved to nominate Denise Doherty as the City/Planning Commission member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. DANCER seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

MOTION:  WELLS nominated Josh Jones to be the representative from the County for the Board of Zoning Appeals.  OLSON seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

MOTION:  DANCER nominated Matt Witt to be a representative of the City for the Board of Zoning Appeals. WELLS seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

Consideration of Letters of Interest for Planning Commission Vacancy (29:36)

MOTION:  VAN HOECKE moved to table this item to the March 18, 2025, meeting due to lack of Letter of Interest.  OLSON seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.   

 

ACTION:  The City Clerk will extend the deadline for submissions of the Letters of Interest for the Planning Commission to fill the (1) vacancy. She will also reach out to the candidates for the Board of Zoning Appeals who were not selected.

 

Reports and Comments

CITY MANAGER (30:45)

– Looking into licensing for food trucks – Commission to look at Chapter 5.20 of the Municipal Code pertaining to Solicitors and Peddlers and see if that is how they wish to proceed, however fees and licensing should be considered.

– Distributed a sample sign for the boundaries of the Common Consumption area.

– Distributed a list of employee training programs and encouraged Commissioners to participate.

– Downtown map of painting to be done for parking.

– Working on City parking lot near Holmtown, then south of Margeaux’s to be done.

 

CITY ENGINEER (33:58)

– Weather has delayed Horton Street grinding completion. A profiligraph has been completed but a report has not been received by the City Engineer and City Manager. WELLS addressed the warranty and the areas that are delaminating.  DICKMAN stated that it had to be addressed before they leave. DICKMAN explained that once the City accepts the project, the warranty for (1) year begins. If anything should fail during that period, it must be fixed at no cost. It was confirmed that the fog-coating is included. The target of completion is by the end of March.

– KDOT Cost Share Project– (3rd Street from Hwy to National) – he will assist WYATT with exhibits and cost estimates. WELLS reminded him of the inclusion of the alleyways to Wall Street.

– CCLIP Phase III – Wall Street – working on exhibits and cost estimates which will be ready by the end of the month.

 

CITY ATTORNEY (37:03) – No comments.

 

COMMISSIONER WELLS (37:07)

– Parking restrictions during restriping. Discussion was had on a plan to be put in place.

 

COMMISSIONER DANCER (38:47) – No comments.

 

COMMISSIONER OLSON (38:53)

– Request for refreshing the street striping.

 

COMMISSIONER SALSBURY (39:41)

– Request to make a No Parking Zone on the southwest corner of 10th and Main, across from the high school due to visibility of oncoming traffic issues.

 

ACTION:  MATKIN will look into that.

 

COMMISSIONER VAN HOECKE (40:53)

– Golf course issues that need to be addressed.

 

ACTION:  MATKIN will arrange a meeting with VAN HOECKE, WYATT and the clubhouse manager to meet with him.

 

Executive Session

MOTION:  DANCER moved that the City Commission recess into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussion pursuant to the personnel matters of non-elected personnel exception in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1). The session will be held in the City Manager’s office with the (5) City Commissioners. The open meeting will resume in the Commission Room at 7:06PM. SALSBURY seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

MOTION:  VAN HOECKE moved to come out of Executive Session. DANCER seconded.

 

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

 

Adjourn

MOTION:  DANCER moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:07PM (1:08:27). OLSON seconded.

 

MARCH 4, 2025, MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:07PM.

 

Submitted by Lisa A. Lewis, City Clerk

Bourbon County, Business, Food, Fort Scott

Farmers Market Returning Vendors Meeting Is Tomorrow, March 11

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The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team office located at 104 N. National.

The first meeting of the year for the Fort Scott Farmers Market is on March 11 from 6-8 p.m. in the Healthy Bourbon County office at 104 N. National, directly across from the pavilion where the farmers market occurs.

“This is a business meeting for returning vendors only,” said Teri Hamilton, spokesman for the group. “We’ll be discussing finances and voting on leadership. One can pay for the season and put in location requests.”

On April 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., there will be a vendor welcome meeting.

“This meeting is for new and returning vendors,” she said. “We’ll go over market guidelines, talk about the SNAP program and accept applications and fees for the season.”

Fees remain the same from last year:

$5 registration fee, $5 per week booth rental, or $108 for the full season from May until October.

The Downtown Pavilion is at the corner of National Avenue and Old Fort Boulevard. The pavilion houses the Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, and Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m.

The farmer’s market moved to the new Downtown Pavilion in 2024.

“The first year under the pavilion was great,” Hamilton said. “All of our vendors saw an increase in our sales. It didn’t matter what the weather was like, people came to shop and visit. We are so thankful for it.”

New this year is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture website.

“This is for people who qualify for Food Stamps,” Hamilton said. “Any who has SNAP can use it at the Fort Scott Farmers Market.”

Venors interested in joining the 2025 Fort Scott Farmer’s Market season are welcome to the April 17 meeting.

The farmers market is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon and Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m. at the Downtown Pavilion at North National and Old Fort Boulevard starting the first Saturday in May, this year it’s May 3, and ending on the last Saturday in October, this year it’s October 25.

 

 

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Schools, Youth

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Tuesday, March 11

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Sending on behalf of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

Join us for the Public Trade Show!

2024-25

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

Tuesday, March 11th

11:30am – 12:45pm

FSHS Aux Gym, 1005 S. Main St.

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces the sixth annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) in partnership with NetWork Kansas and Fort Scott High School. Forty-four students of the high school Business and Entrepreneurship classes have prepared startup business plans as either individuals or groups and will compete for cash prizes to be judged on Tuesday, March 11th , 2025.

The community is invited to a public tradeshow exhibit from 11:30am to 12:45pm that day to view the creative business plans in support of the students and place a vote for the Community Choice award.

Mrs. Morgan Sage at the high school has incorporated YEC into the business curriculum she teaches. Therefore, the students have been working on their business concepts since last semester including four

components of a business plan, elevator pitch, formal presentation, and a tradeshow exhibit. A judging panel selected by the Chamber and a representative of NetWork Kansas pre-judge the first three

components, and the competition culminates with the public tradeshow.

Cash prizes totaling up to $3,000 will be presented for first, second, and third place overall and the Community Choice award at 1:00pm following the tradeshow after the final scores are tallied.

The Chamber organizes the program in association with the NetWork Kansas E-Community Partnership and Bourbon County is one of many communities across Kansas to host a competition. The local overall winner will advance to the state-wide Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge to be held April 17 th in Manhattan, which is sponsored by NetWork Kansas, Kansas State University Research & Extension, and Kansas State University for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship.

Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information at 620-223-3566 or information@fortscott.com.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US
 
Fort Scott, Government, Schools

Agenda for the USD234 Board of Education on March 10

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The Fort Scott Preschool, at 409 S. Judson.

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This meeting will be held at 409 S Judson (Please enter through the Judson Street Doors) instead of at the Board Office. 

Candace Jobe

MIS Clerk USD 234

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

March 10, 2025 – 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

            02-10-25

            4.2       Financials – Cash Flow Report

            4.3       Check Register

            4.4       Payroll – February 20, 2025 – $1,699,042.60

4.5       Activity Funds Accounts

4.6       USD 234 Gifts

5.0       Recognitions

            FSHS Drama Department will present

OT/OTA/PT – Tonya

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

            6.4       Preschool Presentation                    

 

7.0       Old Business

            7.1       Cell Tower Purchase Update (Information Only)

8.0       New Business

            8.1       Approval of 2025-26 School Calendar (Pending negotiations) (Action Item)

            8.2       District Owned Property Sale (Discussion/Information Only)

8.3       Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) – Kansas School-to-Work Program (Action Item)    

 

9.0       Public Forum

10.0     Other Business – Time ____

 

10.1     Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)

10.2     Exit Executive Session – _______ (Time)

10.3     Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)

 

11.0     Adjourn Meeting _____ (Time)            David Stewart, President

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening In Fort Scott March 6

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! March 6th Weekly Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffees

Every Thursday at 8am

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Visit your National Park! Visitor Center and historic buildings are currently open Friday through Tuesday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The grounds continue to be open daily from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset

Click HERE to visit the website.

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes 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. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

KANSASWORKS in Fort Scott

Every Tuesday 9am-4pm

Office located at the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, 104 N. National Ave.

620-231-4250

Wednesday Writers at Hedgehog.Ink Book Store

Every Wednesday 1:30-3pm

Downtown Fort Scott, 16 S. Main St.

Kansas Small Business Development Center

at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 9am-4pm.

2/1-28 | Valentine’s Day “Ghost” Class

at The Artificer’s

2 hr private wheel throwing class as a couple.

$175/couple for minimum of 5 couples

$300/couple for private session

RSVP 913.574.7741

EVERY THURSDAY EVENING

STUDENT NIGHT AT FORT CINEMA

$5 tickets for all students Pre-K thru College

KOMB-FM ALL HIT 103.9 Radio Auction

Every Wednesday and Thursday

January 22nd – February 27th

Starting at 3pm

Get bidding and PIN #:

620-223-4500 or radioauction.kombfm.com

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UPCOMING EVENTS

3/7-9 ~ | 46th Annual FSCC Spring College Rodeo

at FSCC Arnold Arena

 Schedule:

Friday, March 7 – 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 8 – 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Sunday, March 9 (Short Go) – 1:00 PM

 Admission:

Adults: $12

FSCC Students w/ ID: $5

Children (Ages 6-12): $5

Children (5 & Under): FREE

Check out the NIRA standings & more HERE

3/7-8 ~ | Fort Scott Downtown & Around

Spring Open House Shopping Event!

Shop $5 minimum at 3+  stores for a chance to win

$50 Chamber Bucks!

Participating Stores:

🛍️ 110 South Main Mercantile, 110 S. Main St.

🛍️ Angie Dawn’s Boutique, 108 Scott Ave., Ste. B

🛍️ Barbed Wire & Roses Vintage Market, 18 N. Main St.

🛍️ Be The Light Boutique, 12 N. Main St.

🛍️ Bids & Dibs, 108 Scott Ave., Ste. C

🛍️ Hedgehog.Ink!, 16 S. Main St.

🛍️ Iron Star Antiques & Such, 3 N. Main St.

🛍️ Laree + Co., 3 S. National Ave.

🛍️ Main St. Vintage & Co., 23 S. Main St.

🛍️ Shirt Shack, 11 E. 18th St.

Click HERE for the Facebook Event Page!

3/7-8 ~ 9pm-1am | Dirty Bourbon Band

at Sharky’s Pub & Grub

$5 cover charge

Click HERE to visit Dirty Bourbon Band FB Page!

3/7 ~ 6-8pm | 4th Annual Dress up Barbie Tea Party by the Museum of Creativity

102 S. National Ave.

Come “in style” and celebrate Barbie’s 66th birthday at the Dress Up Tea Party

Barbie Fan Ticket:$20

Fan Chaperone Ticket $10

Click HERE to order tickets!

Contact Lorina Bowman 209-204-9743 or fsmuseumofcreativity@gmail.com

3/7 ~ 6-9pm | First Friday’s at The Artificers

**this weeks location at the Ellis Fine Arts Center in conjunction with the BBCO Arts Council’s 33rd Annual Fine Arts Exhibit.

Stop by to browse art, have some light refreshments, and enjoy good conversation!

3/7 ~ 3:45pm-4:30pm | Kids Cooking Class

by The Kitchen C + C

Ages 7-12

Click HERE to register!

3/8 ~ 9-10am | Little Chefs Cooking Class

by The Kitchen C + C

Ages 4-6 | $20

Will create St. Patrick’s Day themed treats

Click HERE to register!

3/8 ~ 9-10am | Par-Tee Girls Ladies’ Golf League Sign-up

Woodland Hills Golf Course

2414 Horton St.

Contact Diane Striler

248-568-7790 or dlstriler@gmail.com

3/8 ~ 10:30-12:30pm | Coffee & Clay at The Artificers

8 N. National Ave.

$40/each (limited to 15 spots)

Click HERE to sign up!

3/8 ~ 2-4pm | Paint & Pizza at Papa Don’s

“Chick Days” by Happy Snappy Art & Paint Parties

$30 1 day | $55 both days

Click HERE to visit Happy Snappy Art Facebook Page!

3/9 ~ Spring Forward!

Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead

3/9 ~ 11am | Planting Event

hosted by Sunshine Boutique

18 E. Wall St.

$40 per ticket

RSVP and $20 deposit required

VENMO: @RCREOL13

or sign up in store! 620-223-6007

3/10-11th ~ 4:30-8pm | FAFSA Night at FSHS

Located in the FSHS Music Room

3/11 ~ 10am-2pm | Energy Bill Assistance – LIEAP

at the Fort Scott Public Library

*Bring ID, Proof of Income, & Utility Bills

3/11 ~ 11:30-12:45pm | YEC – Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Public Trade Show

FSHS Aux Gym

Click HERE for the YEC FB Event Page!

3/11 ~ 6-7pm | March Bourbon County Garden Club Meeting

at the Lowell Milken Center

3/12 ~ 6-7pm | FSCC Community Forum

at the Ellis Fine Arts Center

3/13 ~ 12:15pm | “Plant, Harvest, Repeat: Bucket Gardening Made Simple”

by Southwind Extension District

at the Fs Public Library

Click HERE to visit Southwind Extension District Facebook Page!

3/14 ~ 11:30-1pm | Potato Bar hosted by First United Methodist Church

Free-will donation – All donations will benefit United Women in Faith

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

3/15th & 22nd ~ Youth Track Meet

Meets held at Frary Field

Click HERE to sign-up (Deadline 3/7)

3/15 ~ 1pm | St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl

organized by Brickstreet BBQ

Teams of up to 4 people

$8 per person + $2 first green shot

*Free St. Patty’s day Coors Bag with Merch given to each participant.

*Grand prize drawing and costume contest

*Dolly the Trolley is available for transportation

Click HERE to register your team!

3/15 ~ | Kansas Rocks Pros

An Introduction to the Park

2051 130th St. Mapleton, KS

3/15 ~ 11am-1pm | Soda Bread Cooking Class with Rachel at the The Kitchen C + C

Click HERE for The Kitchen website!

Click HERE for The Kitchen FB Page!

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
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.

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