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Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Announces Love Local & Chocolate Crawl Shopping Event

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Love Local Chocolate Crawl shopping event which will take place on Saturday, February 10th.  Most stores in the Downtown Historic District and several additional locations will be participating in the fun.

 

Customers are invited to shop local retailers while sampling a variety of chocolate treats along the way, and many will also be offering drawings and promotions.  Locations included in the event will have a Chocolate Crawl poster and red and white balloons displayed at their entrance.

 

The Chamber encourages the community to shop local, love local and join the Chocolate Crawl on February 10th to celebrate Valentine’s Day. “You can’t buy love, but you can buy local!”

Contact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566.

Fort Scott, K-State Extension

Starlite FCE Minutes January 2024

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The January meeting of the Starlite FCE was held at the Presbyterian Village meeting room.  Vice President Joyce Allen called the meeting to order and led the Club in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Club Collect.

 

Thirteen member and two guests were in attendance.  The members reported that they had volunteered eighteen hours and had recycled ten pounds.  The meeting of the previous meeting was read and approved.  Doris Ericson presented the treasurer’s report.  Doris reported that the club members had donated $160 to Preferred Living and that she had forwarded the money along with $80 donated by others.  Doris Moved that the Club purchase our Wreaths across America this month since you can get two for the price of one.  Deb Lust seconded the motion, motion carried.

 

Karen Peery presented some coloring books she had from the American Legion that we may use for our Citizenship project.  Terri Williams was going to inquire if we could reproduce them and report at the next meeting.  Letha Johnson moved that the meeting be adjourned, Deb Lust seconded the motion, motion carried, meeting adjourned.

 

After the meeting Claudia Wheeler and Ida Ford presented the lesson on Operation Christmas Child along with the help of Donna Burschell.  Claudia and Donna had recently traveled to North Caroline to help with the packing and shipping of the Shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.  The club received many tips and ideas of items to make and pack.

 

Refreshments of Sunflower cupcakes, mints, coffee and water was provided by Betty Johnson and Joyce Allen and enjoyed by all.

 

Prepared by

Terri Williams

 

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Art, Fort Scott

The Artificers February Newsletter

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The Artificers In February!

Check out the calendar below for all events happening this month!

Artist Opening and Reception!!

Sallys’ Master Artist Classes

February Classes

Valentines Day “Ghost” Class

What’s the first thing you think of when someone says wheel throwing?

That steamy movie scene with Patrick & Demi, Right?!?  Now’s your chance!

Grab your favorite Patrick or Demi and have a Valentine’s event that will go down in the books as if it were a memorable scene out of a movie!
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GLAZE DAY is February 17th!

Come in and “paint” your heart away with all the variety of glazes and pieces we have available!

Sneak Peak of Next Month!

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Business, Food, Fort Scott

Cooking Class Offered at HBCAT This Saturday

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Suzanne Griffin. Submitted photo.
The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team staff is sponsoring a cooking how-to event this Saturday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon.
The HBCAT is located at 104 N. National, across from the new Farmers Market Pavilion.
The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team is located at 104 N. National Avenue, Fort Scott.
Suzanne Griffin, owner of Twigs and Berries Catering,  is the presenter.
A Twigs and Berries Catering offering. Submitted photo.

” We will learn how to cook on a budget,  how to meal plan easily, how to include kids in the kitchen, eliminate food waste, convert leftovers to a new meal, shop our homes first, shop by season and sales, The Bliss point of food taste, which is the combination of certain flavors. ”

She looks forward to the event.

“When I was a young mom and wife I had some great veteran moms, including my own mom, that shared with and I wanted to pass that blessing of help on,” Griffin said. “I… share because cooking is one of my talents, I enjoy it and I have plenty of experience, not because I’ve perfected it. We all have different strengths and by teaching others younger than us, I feel like it builds community. The in-person, face-to-face, heart-to-heart, learning. I hope someone can glean some useful information from Saturday.”

There is no cost for the event.
“There will be a time for learning, worksheets to coach participants through building a monthly meal plan, and handouts to take home,”  Griffin said.
“One of the top priorities that our Local Health Equity Action Team coalition, an initiative of HBCAT, has identified in our community there is food insecurity,” said  HBCAT Executive Director Rachell Carpenter said.  “The educational event taking place on Saturday will help participants learn how to:
*Cook on a budget
*Eliminate food waste and use leftovers made into a new meal.
*Convenience vs Homemade cost and nutrition benefits
*Shop the home freezers first
*Shop by season and sales
*Make meal planning easy
*Include kids in the kitchen
About Twigs and Berries
“I started catering in March 2022 with the hope of bringing in a little extra money while still being able to stay at home,” Griffin said.   ” I thought it would be just for a couple of weeks.  When we first started we were doing ready-made meals for pickup once a week.  Then in 2023 we were almost exclusively catering events only.  We do anywhere from 10 – 200 people.”

“My husband, kids, and mom are my main helpers.  I also have a high school girl who recently has started helping me.”

Contact information for Twigs and Berries is 479-263-4059 or Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/groups/508029837448241

A Suzanne Griffin food creation. Submitted photo.
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Unapproved Minutes of the Fort Scott City Commission on January 23

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CITY OF FORT SCOTT

SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING

 

 Unapproved

Minutes of January 23, 2024                                           Regular Meeting

 

A regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held January 23, 2024, at 6:00PM in the City Commission Meeting Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.

 

ROLL CALL

Commissioners T. Van Hoecke, M. Wells, M. Guns, and D. Olson were present with Mayor T. Dancer.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION   T. Dancer led the Pledge of Allegiance and B. Matkin provided the invocation.

 

AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE Brad Matkin/City Manager, Jason Dickman/Earles Engineering, Jason Pickert/Chief of Police, Ben Hart/BakerTilly-Finance, Dave Bruner/Fire Chief, Mark McCoy/REDI, Robert Harrington/REDI, Marvin A. Lewis, Josh Jones, Travis Sawyer, Michael J. Hoyt, Jody Lore, Darnell Pullian, Barry Queen, Dean Striler and Cory Bryars.

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

  1. VanHoecke moved to approve the agenda as submitted. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.

 

AGENDA APPROVED AS SUBMITTED.

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

  1. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 19, 2023, and January 9, 2024
  2. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1352-A – $1,136,092.65
  3. Request to Pay – Bennett, Inc. –Project No. 23-005B – Infantry Substation Sanitary Sewer Relocation – Payment Application No. 3 — $104,165.51.
  4. Request to Pay – Bennett, Inc. – Project No. 23-005B – Infantry Substation Sanitary Sewer Relocation – Payment Application No. 4 (Final) – $40,964.70 – with Substantial Completion
  5. Request to Pay – Sprouls Construction, Inc. – Project No. 22-031B – Fort Scott Pavilion – Application for Payment No. 4 – $29,468.65.

 

  1. Request to Pay – Environmental Process Equipment Company (EPEC) – Invoice #01162401 – UV Upgrade at WWTP – Final Payment – (remaining 10% of $318,378.00) – $31,837.80.
  2. December Financials

 

  1. Wells moved to approve the Consent Agenda. T. VanHoecke seconded. All voted aye.

 

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

Josh Jones:  J. Jones addressed the Commission requesting that they delay approving the Bourbon County REDI Contract for 2024 that is on the night’s agenda until the next meeting to hear a proposal from the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team (HBCAT) to complement REDI.  

 

Dean Striler:  D. Striler addressed the Commission regarding his disapproval of the decision to disband the Lake Fort Scott Advisory Board and requested an explanation.

 

Barry Queen:  B. Queen addressed the Commission regarding his disapproval and concerns of the decision to disband the Lake Fort Scott Advisory Board. He would like clear communication.

 

Michael J. Hoyt:  M. Hoyt addressed the Commission regarding who will be the City contact for the STAR Bond. B. Matkin stated that he is the City contact and Garth Hermann/GillmoreBell who B. Matkin would contact for responses to STAR Bond questions.

 

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Combine Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals – tabled from January 9, 2024, for legal counsel

  1. Farmer stated that the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals must remain (2) separate boards. They each serve separate purposes whose duties cannot be completed by a single board, and each has distinct functions.

 

NO ACTION TAKEN. THE BOARDS REMAIN SEPARATE.  

 

Resolution No. 3-2024 – EXEMPTION FROM GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES UNDER K.S.A. 1120A – tabled from January 9, 2024

  1. Hart explained the differences between General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting by Cash Basis which is designed for smaller cities in the state of Kansas which is done by waiver under this resolution.

 

  1. VanHoecke moved to approve Resolution No. 3-2024 – EXEMPTION FROM GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES UNDER K.S.A. 1120A. M. Wells seconded.

 

  1. Hoyt was recognized by the Chair to comment on waiving GAAP.

 

All voted aye.

 

APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 3-2024 – EXEMPTION FROM GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES UNDER K.S.A. 1120A.

 

City Commission Representative to the Fort Scott Public Library           M. Wells explained that there was concern from the Fort Scott Public Library that the newly elected Mayor was not to sit on the Library Board. M. Wells was chosen by Commission vote to remain the representative. This is against the board’s standard practice. B. Farmer/City Attorney researched the topic and found no Kansas statutes that prohibited M. Wells from remaining on the Library Board without the title of Mayor for 2024. The direction come from the Southeastern Kansas Library Association’s accepted standards. B. Farmer will write a letter to the Fort Scott Public Library explaining the Commission’s decision to retain M. Wells as the City Commission Representative for the Fort Scott Public Library for 2024. If there continues to be an issue, the remedy would be to write a Charter Ordinance.

 

NO NEW ACTION TAKEN. THE VOTE TO RETAIN M. WELLS AS THE CITY COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE FORT SCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY, JANUARY 9, 2024, STANDS AS RECORDED.

 

 

APPREARANCES 

 

Michael J. Hoyt regarding Charter Ordinance No. 31: M. Hoyt addressed the Commission by request of an Appearance and provided supplemental materials. In summary, on August 18, 2020, a Charter Ordinance exempting the City of Fort Scott from the provisions of K.S.A. 12631P relating to the disposition of sewer and storm water reserve funds was passed by the City Commission. After the ordinance passed, a protest petition was found to be sufficient by the County Attorney. The petition was circulated, enough signatures were obtained to put this issue on a ballot. A special election was held on January 5, 2021, and the decision was that Charter Ordinance No. 31 would NOT be invoked.  M. Hoyt stated that he has an issue with this because Charter Ordinance No. 31 is not recorded in the City’s ordinances; like it never existed. M. Hoyt stated that it should be in the City’s records as passed by the City Commission and revoked by protest petition. He is asking that it be put on the record.  B. Farmer stated that it is called a “distinction without a difference”. M. Hoyt would like to make sure that there are no further mistakes. He stated that there have been similar issues in the past.

 

  1. VanHoecke requested that (1) last look be made for the documents. If they cannot be located, the City Clerk is to request the election results and documentation from the County Clerk to have for this City Commission who will then validate the file the records at the City.
  2. Hoyt stated it would be beneficial to have the letter that was sent to the City from the County Elections Officer that said that the election did, in fact, take place.

 

The Commission directed the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk to follow up with the stated actions.

 

 

NEW BUSINESS 

 

Public Hearings:

 

  1. Wells moved to open the Public Hearing for Case No. 1042 at 6:45PM. T. VanHoecke seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR CASE NO. 1042 – VACATION OF E. 21ST STREET – MARVIN A. LEWIS AT 6:45PM.

 

Case No. 1042 – Vacation of E. 21st Street – Marvin A. Lewis – Not recommended by Planning Commission January 10, 2024.

  1. Lewis was present as well as Josh Jones who has property that would be affected by the vacation of the street. The Planning Commission did not recommend the vacation due to accessibility concerns for potential development in the immediate area. J. Jones proposed an alternative solution at the end of the Planning Commission meeting on January 10, 2024. J. Jones suggested swapping the parcels on each side of E. 21st Street so that M. Lewis’ property would remain together instead of being split by the road and easement. The Planning Commission did not recommend vacating E. 21st Street as requested. They heard the alternative proposal after voting and suggested taking the idea to the City Commission for consideration as a compromise to the access concerns.

 

Discussion was had about options.  B. Farmer stated that the Commission can only vote on whether to vacate E. 21st Street as presented in the case.  J. Jones stated that the alternative would be to vote on the vacation and then make a second motion regarding the proposal.

 

  1. Guns moved to close the Public Hearing at 6:55PM. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING OF CASE NO. 1042 AT 6:55PM.

 

  1. Wells motioned to follow the recommendation of the Planning Commission and not approve the action request to vacate E. 21st Street as presented in Case No. 1042. T. VanHoecke seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED TO FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND NOT APPROVE THE ACTION REQUEST TO VACATE E. 21ST STREET AS PRESENTED IN CASE NO. 1042.

 

  1. Wells moved to have the City Attorney write a proposal to swap Lot 11, owned by Marvin A. Lewis, with the City-owned property on the other side of E. 21st Street. The City of Fort Scott would maintain the ability access to utilities on all land in the transaction. This proposal is to be presented to Marvin A. Lewis for consideration. M. Guns seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED TO HAVE THE CITY ATTORNEY WRITE A PROPOSAL TO SWAP LOT 11, OWNED BY MARVIN A. LEWIS, WITH THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ON THE OTHER SIDE OF E. 21ST STREET. THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT WOULD MAINTAIN THE ABILITY ACCESS TO UTILITIES ON ALL LAND IN THE TRANSACTION. THIS PROPOSAL IS TO BE PRESENTED TO MARVIN A. LEWIS FOR CONSIDERATION.

 

  1. Wells moved to open the Public Hearing for Case No. 1044 at 6:57PM. T. VanHoecke seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR CASE NO. 1044 – ZONING CHANGE AND SPECIAL USE PERMIT – 1601 E. WALL – TRAVIS SAWYER AT 6:57PM.

 

Case No. 1044 – Zoning Change and Special Use Permit – 1601 E. Wall – Travis Sawyer – Recommended by Planning Commission January 10, 2024 – Travis Sawyer requested that the City Commission consider a change in his original proposal to the Planning Commission which is to move the proposed building (7) feet closer to Franklin Street than what was represented on the map. He stated he spoke to the Planning Commission about it because he would be building into the easement. The intention is to keep it further from the waterway. The previous building was into the easement as well.

 

Pete Allen asked that the Commission keep in consideration the proposed Wall Street Historic District that is in process.

 

The City Engineer stated that he looked at the site and if the paperwork includes a variance to the setback, everything should be fine.

 

  1. VanHoecke moved to close the Public Hearing at 7:07PM. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING OF CASE NO. 1044 AT 7:07PM.

 

  1. VanHoecke moved to follow the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the action request of Case No. 1044 to change the zoning and special use permit of 1601 E. Wall Street. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED TO FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND APPROVE THE ACTION REQUEST OF CASE NO. 1044 TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF 1601 E. WALL STREET FROM MULTI-USE TO C-3 AND APPROVE THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT.

 

 

ACTION ITEMS

 

Replacement of staff vehicle allocated in 2023 Capital Improvement Plan Fire Chief Dave Bruner addressed the Commission for permission to search for a replacement for the 2009 Trailblazer (purchased in 2010) that is currently assigned to the Deputy Fire Chief as a response vehicle.

Repair of the vehicle has become an issue. D. Bruner stated that he would like the Commission’s approval to search for a used replacement vehicle and waive the approval requirement of the City’s Purchasing Policy. That would allow him to work with the City Manager and act quicker on the purchase due to the demand for used vehicles. It was determined that the Commission had previously waived the requirements if funds were available.  B. Hart confirmed funds are available in the Public Safety Capital Equipment Fund with $30,000.00 allocated in the budget and the amount is amendable if necessary.

 

  1. Wells moved to approve the purchase of an unequipped vehicle under $30,000.00 (without required emergency items) and up to $35,000.00 (with required emergency items). D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED THE PURCHASE OF AN UNEQUIPPED VEHICLE UNDER $30,000.00 (WITHOUT REQUIRED EMERGENCY ITEMS) AND UP TO $35,000.00 (WITH REQUIRED EMERGENCY ITEMS) WITH THE APPROVAL TO BE MADE BY THE CITY MANAGER.

 

  1. Matkin left the room (7:20PM)

 

Streets Advisory Board Ordinance Changes

  1. VanHoecke moved to table the discussion of ordinance changes until February 6, 2024. M. Guns seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED TO TABLE THE DISCUSSION OF STREET ADVISORY BOARD ORDINANCE CHANGES UNTIL THE FEBRUARY 6, 2024, CITY COMMISSION MEETING.

 

Letter of Interest for the vacancy on the Streets Advisory Board submitted by Robert Hassig

  1. Wells moved to approve Robert Hassig as a member of the Streets Advisory Board. D. Olson seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED ROBERT HASSIG AS A MEMBER OF THE FORT SCOTT STREETS ADVISORY BOARD.

 

  1. Matkin returned to the meeting (7:22PM)

 

Consideration of 2024 REDI Contract

Mark McCoy/President of Regional Economic Development Incorporated (REDI) addressed the Commission as the City and County’s economic development entity with a proposed contract beginning in 2024.

 

Discussion was had on the status of the contract and payments related to that contract.

 

  1. Harrington/Executive Director of REDI addressed the Commission regarding the future of the proposed contract with REDI and the status of the contract as he understood.

 

  1. Jones (former City Commissioner) was recognized by the Chair and made statements regarding the history of the contract with the City and REDI during his seating on the Commission.

 

Further discussion was had regarding the economic development for the City regarding first point of contact, following procedure, honoring the existing contract and possible changes in language of the proposed contract.

 

  1. Guns asked B. Hart for the amount available in the Economic Development Fund. B. Hart confirmed $196,000.00 is in the fund.

 

  1. Jones requested that the City hear a proposal from HBCAT to possibly complement the proposed REDI contract and have the (2) possibly work together.

 

  1. Guns moved to postpone consideration of the proposed 2024 Contract between REDI and the City of Fort Scott until the regular City Commission meeting of February 20, 2024. D. Olson seconded.
  2. Guns and D. Olson voted aye. T. VanHoecke, M. Wells and T. Dancer voted nay.

 

MOTION DEFEATED BY 2-3 VOTE.

 

  1. VanHoecke moved to approve the revised 2024 REDI contract which includes the 30-day cancellation notice and allows other entities to present their services to the Commission for consideration. T. Dancer seconded.

 

  1. VanHoecke and T. Dancer voted aye. D. Olson, M. Guns and M. Wells voted nay.

 

MOTION DEFEATED BY 2-3 VOTE.

 

  1. Farmer left the meeting (8:21PM)

 

 

 

 

 

Cost Plus Net Fee Agreement for (Preliminary) Engineering Services – Project No. 06-KA-6898-01 – KDOT CCLIP-US 54 Project Phase I

The City Engineer presented the official state contract which is a three-party agreement between the engineer, the City and the State. This agreement combines the fees of Phase I design and allows the 90/10 reimbursement to be put into effect. Once completed and returned to the State, a supplement to this agreement with cover Phase II design.

 

  1. Farmer returned to the meeting (8:23PM)

 

  1. Wells left the meeting (8:24PM)

 

  1. Olson moved to approve the Cost Plus Net Fee Agreement for (Preliminary) Engineering Services as presented. M. Guns seconded. D. Olson, M. Guns, T. VanHoecke, T. Dancer voted aye. M. Wells was absent for the vote.

 

APPROVED THE COST PLUS NET FEE AGREEMENT FOR (PRELIMINARY) ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PROJECT NO. 06-KA-6898-01 KDOT CCLIP US54 PROJECT PHASE I.

 

  1. Wells returned to the meeting (8:25PM)

 

 

Work Session – Contractors’ Advisory Board

  1. Wells moved for continuation of discussions by Work Session regarding a Contractors’ Advisory Board to be held on February 20, 2024, 5:00PM at City Hall. M. Guns seconded.

 

 

REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Comments were made by the City Manager, City Engineer, Commissioner VanHoecke, Commissioner Wells, Commissioner Guns, Commissioner Olson, and Commissioner Dancer. Available on the City of Fort Scott YouTube Channel.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

  1. VanHoecke moved for the City Commission to recess into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matter pursuant to the attorney/client privilege exception in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2). In the meeting will be the (5) City Commissioners, the City Manager, and the City Attorney. The open meeting will resume in the Commission Room at 9:06PM. M. Wells seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED TO RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.

 

  1. Wells moved to come out of Executive Session with no action. T. VanHoecke seconded. All voted aye.

 

APPROVED TO MOVE OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION WITH NO ACTION.

 

  1. VanHoecke moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:08PM. M. Guns seconded. All voted aye.

 

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:08PM.

 

Submitted by:

Lisa A. Lewis, City Clerk

Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee Hosted by Riggs Chiropractic

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Join us for a Chamber Coffee hosted by

Riggs Chiropractic

Thursday, February 1st

8:00 am

304 E. 23rd St.

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee Thursday, February 1st at 8 a.m. hosted by Riggs Chiropractic at their Fort Scott location, 304 E. 23rd St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served in addition to door prize drawings.

Riggs Chiropractic is where your family achieves optimum health and wellness through Chiropractic Care. Riggs Chiropractic has three locations: Pittsburg, Ks, Riverton, Ks, and Fort Scott, Ks.  Riggs Chiropractic offers services such as Low Back Pain, Headaches & Migraines, Joint Pain, Neck Pain, Pregnancy, Satica, Whiplash, Carpal Tunnel, Pediatrics, and Acupuncture. Join us Thursday morning to celebrate Riggs Chiropractic’s one year anniversary!

 

Any member business or organization wanting to host Chamber Coffee in 2024 is encouraged to contact the Chamber to save a date by calling 620-223-3566 or emailing [email protected].

Click here for their Website!

We hope to see you there!
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Radio Auction Returns

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Fort Scott Broadcasting…

Radio Auction is back!

Radio Auction is back and better then EVER! Get your bid numbers and join Deb and Tim on 103.9 FM or 98.3 FM every Thursday and Friday starting at 3 pm.

You can listen and bid on the radio or online at kombfm.com.

All Hit 103.9 FM & 98.3 FM Radio Auction Rules (for a complete listing please visit https://radioauction.kombfm.com/) :

  • You must have a bid number, in order to get a bid number you can call 620.223.4500 or stop in to the station at 2 N. National.
  • To place a bid on an item in advance call the office at 620.223.4500, to bid during auction time call 620.223.5580,4545,4544. You can also send bids via text to 620.224.7962
  • Bid in increments of no less then $1 at a time, $5 at a time for items valued over $100. A tax of 9.4% will be added to some items.
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Entertainment, Fort Scott

1960s Family Fun on February 9-10

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Museum of Creativity….

Sixties Family Fun!

Join Museum of Creativity as they go back to a simpler time when jump rope and jacks were the main source of play!

The Museum of Creativity will have a sixties ambiance for the whole weekend of February 8th, 9th, and 10th. They will have music of the decade playing in the background as you remaster your hula hoop skills plus lots of new old toys for the whole family to experience!

Schedule of events:

Friday February 9th:

Belt out to classics at the Karaoke party from 7pm-10pm

Saturday, February 10th:

Jump Rope Contest at 11am-how many times can you jump rope?

Hula Hoop Contest at 1:00pm – how long can you keep it in motion off the ground?

Bubblegum Blowing Contest at 2:00pm – how big are you bubbles?

Entrance for this event starting Friday night @7pm will be

$5/person ages 3 to 103+

2 and under are free

Entrance includes participation in all competitions/activities and an ice cream float using Braum’s vanilla ice cream with a variety of soda to choose from.

There will be a prize for anyone who shows up in 60’s era attire.

Our hours of operation are:

Thursday 4:00pm – 8:00pm

Friday 9:00am – 10:00pm

Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Contact the museum to get your name on the competition roster!

Cell: 209-204-9743 or email [email protected]

Disclaimer: We are not yet handicap accessible with 11 steps leading to the museum floor. We will be happy to help anyone into the building.

Call 209-204-9743 to arrange assistance.
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FS-Bourbon County Job Fair February 22

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Fort Scott – Bourbon County

JOB FAIR

Hosted by KANSASWORKS with co-sponsors

Bourbon County REDI, Fort Scott Area Chamber, & HBCAT

Now taking registrations for employer booths!

Employers interested in having a booth

can click here to register online.

Click here for a printable copy of the Job Fair flyer if

you can post it to help us promote the event.

The event will take place

Thursday, February 22nd from 2:30-5pm.

Early Access for Veteran’s at 2:00pm

The Legacy Building

401 Woodland Hills Blvd

ALL job seekers welcome ~ ALL types of jobs available!

KANSASWORKS will be onsite at the Job Fair to provide resources and any assistance to employers or job seekers!

The deadline to register for an employer booth is

February 19th.

Contact the Chamber for more info. or any questions:

620-223-3566 or [email protected]
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110 South Main Cafe and Store Will Reopen February 6: New Distillery on the Horizon

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Terry and Kathy Dancer. Stock photo.

The owners of Cohn’s Cafe and 110 South  Main Mercantile & Market closed for January 2024 to work on the south half of the building.

The former Scottish Rite Temple at 110 S. Main was repurposed by Tracy and Kathy Dancer. August 2023 photo. The south half of the building is on the left in this photo.
“We painted the old banquet hall, removed the old carpet, and we will also replace the ceiling tiles and update the light fixtures,” said Kathy Dancer, owner.
Submitted photo. This is the former Scottish Rite Banquet Hall.

The banquet hall, which was used by the Scottish Rite, is just on the other side of the cafe and is an area that has been closed off to customers in the past.

“The carpet has been removed, the walls have been repainted, and the ceiling has been removed and will be replaced this week,” she said. “The space will not be complete for the February 6th reopening, but it should be complete in early spring once we finish adding heating and air conditioning and complete some plumbing work in that portion of the building. Once HVAC is done, the retail store will move to that area.”

Submitted photo. This photo is of the upstairs theater lobby which is slated to open up to the public in the spring. It will be available for private events once complete.
Cohn’s Cafe and the retail store will reopen on Feb 6, with new hours and days.
The businesses will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, with the kitchen closing at 2 p.m. each day. They have 11 employees
“We have added about a dozen new product lines to the retail store including Zum, Mountain Goat Soap Company, and Miners + Monroe Grooming,” Dancer said.  “These are all Kansas-produced items.  We are also restocking and expanding customer favorites such as Rural Pearl Art, Simply Delightful Popcorns, Frontier Soups, Two Southern Ladies, and Bath House Trading.”
Kansas products are offered in the mercantile. Submitted photo.
Submitted photo.
“In the cafe, we have added several breakfast items including a breakfast sandwich, a breakfast croissant, and French toast, ” she said. “We will also be serving a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich, a specialty burger with a Bourbon maple glaze, and several new desserts including a skillet cookie and chess pies, made from Kress Tea Room recipes.  We will still have quiche, crepes, and sandwiches from last year’s menu.”
The menu. Submitted photo.
The Kress Tea Room was a downtown Fort Scott staple for several years.
They are working on a third business in the building.
“We will continue working on the southern half of the building in the evenings and hope to have the micro-distillery licensed and operating by summer,” Dancer said.
Her husband, Tracy will operate the distillery. Tracy Dancer was newly elected to the Fort Scott City Commission.
Two of their children help out with the businesses.
“They work wherever needed in the kitchen, cafe, and store,” she said. “Katelyn, who is a senior at Fort Scott High School, does most of the baking. Her specialty is a scratch-made cheesecake. Andrew helps process new inventory.”
Contact info: phone number: 620-418-6209 or
Facebook: Cohn’s Cafe on Main
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Ground(hog) Pancake Feed on February 3 at the First Southern Baptist Church

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Fort Scott First Southern Baptist Church

FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH OF FORT SCOTT

 

JOIN US FOR OUR 5TH ANNUAL

ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES

WITH A SERVING OF GROUND(HOG)

DINE IN OR CARRY OUT

ALSO SILENT AUCTION,

 VALENTINE GIFTS & BAKE SALE

February 3, 2024, 8 A.M.- 2 P.M.

at First Southern Baptist Church

1818 South Main, Fort Scott, KS

Children 7 and under FREE

8 to Adult $5.00 in advance

or

$6.00 at the door

for advanced tickets Contact

Ida Ford 417-262-3948,

Terri Williams 620-215-3202