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Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Friday Night Free Concert: Stephan Moses

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Ralph Carlson introduces the Friday Night Concert musicians May 2019.

Stephan Moses will be the guest performer at this week’s Friday Night Concert. Moses is a songwriter vocalist and musician who plays guitar, banjo, and mandolin. He will perform a variety of classic country, southern gospel, and the gospel songs of Elvis.

“Formerly from Kansas City and now residing in Nevada, MO, Moses began playing music at age ten,” concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “Moses has a strong family heritage in music, as his grandfather played banjo, and an uncle played guitar and sang. Hearing this music as a young boy left a strong impression and influence on Moses. We are happy to welcome Stephan Moses back to the park pavilion. We invite you to bring a friend and join us for an evening of great music.“

The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas of Parsons serves as sound technician each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.

Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Gordon Parks Museum

Jazz and R&B Violinist Performs on Oct. 8

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GET YOUR ADVANCED TICKET NOW!
“DOMINIQUE HAMMONS”
“I AM STRADIVARI”
Multi-Talented Contemporary
Jazz & R&B Violinist
PERFORMING AT
The River Room
3 W. OAK ST., FORT SCOTT, KS 66701
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Performance at 7:30 pm
Tickets: $30 in advance, or $35 at the door.
Tickets are available at the Gordon Parks Museum or over the phone (620) 223.2700, Ext. 5850
Click HERE to visit the Gordon Parks Museum website.
Click HEREto view the Press release from The Gordon Parks Museum and learn more about his amazing and talented performer who is coming to Fort Scott!
Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott Sept. 24 Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
September 24th Weekly Newsletter
It is finally here!
Downtown & Around Fort Scott, shop local retailers for some Crazy Deals this weekend!
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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TROLLEY TOURS!
Every Friday & Saturday!
50-minute narrated Trolley Tour
of Historic Fort Scott. Every hour on the hour. Departs from the Fort Scott
Chamber at 231 E. Wall St.
Friday hours: 11 am until 3 pm
Saturday hours: 10 am until 3 pm
$6 adults & $4 for 12 yrs. & under
THE FORT SCOTT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OFFERS DAILY GUIDED TOURS AT 10 AM & 1 PM, 7 DAYS/WEEK – FREE!
THE FORT SCOTT CHAMBER IS ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR THE PIONEER HARVEST FIESTA PARADE ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH.
CLICK HERE OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO REGISTER ONLINE WWW.FORTCOTT.COM.
9/24 & 9/25 ~ CRAZY DAYS SIDEWALK SALE DOWNTOWN & AROUND. 14 stores participating! See flyer below for details.
9/24 ~ FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT FEATURING Steve Fortenberry AT HERITAGE PARK PAVILION 7-8 PM. Click herefor info.
9/24 & 9/25 ~ FORT SCOTT LIVESTOCK SALE. Click herefor info.
9/24 & 9/25 ~ ESTATE SALE OF MINNIE LOU ALLEN.649 Marblecrest Terrace, 9am to 5pm both Friday & Saturday.
9/24 thru 9/30 ~ FORT CINEMA:
Cry Macho, Malignant & Shang-Chi. Check out what is coming to theatres, clickhere.
9/24 ~ RANCH RODEO: 7pm at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds for the Doug Hazelbaker Memorial, see flyer below for all the details. Sharky’s will be onsite with food & beverage!
9/24 ~ BOILER ROOM BREWHAUS: Open Mic Night, clickherefor more info.
9/24 ~ FRIDAY EVENING OF FUN AT THE MUSEUM OF CREATIVITY – Open play session and crafts 3:30-7:30 pm, Game Night 8:30-11:30 pm, only $1 admission! Visit and Like their Facebook pagefor more info.
9/25 ~ FARMERS’ MARKET ~ 8 am to noon, Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort.
9/25 ~ KANSAS CONCEAL CARRY CLASS ~ 8 am, click here for info.
9/25 ~ KDVS 4-Person Scramble Fundraiser at Woodland Hills Golf Course.To register a team, clickherefor more information.
9/25 ~ DON & MARY PEMBERTON MOVING AUCTION.10:30am by Anderson Auction Service, 994 187th Terrace just north of the Municipal Airport, click here for more info.
9/25 ~ HAZEL BEE INK POP-UP SHOP AT COMMON GROUND.Unique items by Taylor Schilling, 10:30am-2pm, click here for info.
9/25 ~ NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY AT THE FORT SCOTT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE.9am to close, stop by and help with a project, click here for more info.
9/25 & 9/26 ~ DOUG HAZELBAKER MEMORIAL RODEO EVENTS ALL WEEKEND: See flyer below for info. – Sharky’s onsite all weekend at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds arena with food & beverage! Silent auction, live entertainment and more – check it out!
9/25 ~ KANSAS ROCK RECREATION PARK – KANSAS KRAWL EVENT & COMPETITION. Click here for more information.
9/25 ~ EKTEC RODEO IN UNIONTOWN. Clickherefor more information.
9/25 ~ ROLLER SKATING AT BUCK RUN COMMUNITY CENTER AT 735 SCOTT AVE. Click herefor more information.
9/29 ~ BIKE NIGHT AT HOLMTOWN PUB. Click herefor more information.
9/30 ~ PIONEER HARVEST PARADE. 6pm, Downtown Fort Scott. Deadline for entries on Tuesday, September 28th.
10/1 thru 10/3 ~ PIONEER HARVEST FIESTA. Bourbon County Fairgrounds all weekend, see flyer below for info.
10/1 ~ FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT IN THE PARK WITH THE HEMPHILL FAMILY BAND: Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st & Main St., bring a lawn chair from 7-8pm.
10/1 ~ PATIO CONCERT, WEDNESDAYS AT THE HERMAN’S, PRESENTED BY THE BOURBON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL: Patio of Liberty Theatre, 8-10pm, advance ticket reservations required. Click here for info.
10/2 ~ CARE TO SHARE/SHARING BUCKET FALL FESTIVAL: 15th Annual and THE LAST ONE! Come out and enjoy! Click here for more information.
10/2 ~ FSCC MINI CHEER & DANCE CLINIC: Registration 8:30-9am, clinic 9-10am, $20, click here for info.
SAVE THE DATE:
OCTOBER 6th ~ Dare to Dream Women’s Entrepreneurship Series.Click here for info.
OCTOBER 7th thru 10th ~ Gordon Parks Annual Celebration.Click here for the schedule.
OCTOBER 8th ~ Clark Street Lights Scarefest Haunted House begins.See flyer below for dates/times.
SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Downtown Fort Scott is booming!
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
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.
FITNESS FOR EVERYONE IN FS!
Many fitness options are available…
SPIN classesnow offered bySmallville Athletics, every Mon & Wed at 5:15 pm, and Tu & Thurs at 6 pm. $5/class or $50/mo. unlimited.
Total Body Fitness ~ M & W Karen Reinbolt at BRCC@
8:15 am $20/8 week session.
Zumba~ M,W, F @ 6pm Monalynn Decker at BRCC $40 for a 12-week session.
Indoor Fitness/Gyms at
I AM Rehab + Fitness, Smallville Athletics, and Buck Run!
…

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Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott, Government

T-Mobile Awards Green Space Grant and Will Open New Retail Store in Fort Scott

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Skubitz Plaza is located north of Main Street in downtown Fort Scott, just across from Fort Scott National Historic Site.

T-Mobile is an American wireless network operator, who is working to have a presence in Fort Scott.

On Sept. 23, T-Mobile awarded a  Hometown Grant to Fort Scott for creating a downtown greenspace with a pavilion and walkway on Skubitz Plaza, just off the northern section of downtown.

“The initial phase of this project is an addition of an entrance pavilion and walkway to the Lunette Blair Block House,” according to information provided by the City of Fort Scott.

Phase one will be completed within nine months of the grant award, according to the information provided by the city.

To view the complete grant proposal:

FortScott Hometown Grant Phase 1

This grant is one of the many initiatives underscoring T-Mobile’s commitment to rural America, according to a press release from T-Mobile.  More than just bringing wireless, T-Mobile wants to be part of the community and help small towns thrive.

The T-Mobile Grant presentation will be at the site near the Lunette Blair Blockhouse, across from the Fort Scott National Historic Site on October 5th at 5 P.M., according to information provided by City of Fort Scott Finance Director Susan Bancroft.

 

New Retail Location Coming

In addition to the grant for the city, T-Mobile has plans to open a new retail location in Fort Scott slated for late November, the spokesperson said.  The location is near South Main and West 23rd Street.

 

Background of T-Mobile’s grants

On Sept. 23, T-Mobile announced 25 small towns winning Hometown Grants to jumpstart vital community development projects to re-energize these towns and build upon what makes them unique, according to the press release.

Hometown Grants are part of T-Mobiles’  massive commitment to bring 5G to rural America, according to the press release.

Over the next five years, T-Mobile plans to hire 7,500 new employees in small towns and rural communities and provide $25 million in grants for community development projects.

Earlier this month the company unveiled the FIRST Hometown Techover winner, Woodstock, Ill. which will receive a prize package worth $3M and become the crown jewel of 5G for small towns across America.

And on Sept. 23, 25 additional well-deserving small towns were awarded a grant to improve their communities.

 

 

Fort Scott, Government

Railroad Tracks Closed From Sept. 27 to Oct. 1 For Rehab Work

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CITY OF FORT SCOTT NEWS RELEASE

September 24, 2021

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad announces the closure of Wall Street at the railroad tracks will be closed from 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 27th, 2021 until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 1st, 2021. The railroad tracks will be closed to rehab the crossing. Local traffic should avoid this area during this time frame.

Should you have any questions, call City Hall at 620-223-0550.

We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience during this time.

Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee at Bourbon County Cars Sept. 23 For Ribbon Cutting

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Join us for this week’s Chamber Coffee hosted by
BOURBON COUNTY CARS
Thursday, September 23rd
8am
1810 S. Main St.
This Chamber Coffee will celebrate
the new location of Bourbon County Cars and a Ribbon Cutting will immediately follow the Coffee.
Clickhereto visit their Facebook page.
Click here to visit their website.
Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information at 620-223-3566 or [email protected].
UPCOMING CHAMBER COFFEES
9/30 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Pioneer Harvest Fiesta
10/7 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Gordon Parks Museum
10/14 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore
10/21 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Sleep Inn & Suites (7 yrs)
10/28 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church
11/4 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by VFW
11/9 ~ Chamber After-Hours by FS Area Community Foundation
11/11 ~ No Coffee… Veterans Day
11/18 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by FS Compassionate Ministries
11/25 ~ No Coffee…Thanksgiving Holiday
12/2 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by The Fort Scott National Historic Site
12/9 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Sunshine Boutique
12/16 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by City of Fort Scott
12/23 ~ No Coffee…Christmas Holiday
12/30 ~ No Coffee…New Year’s Holiday
Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott

Pioneer Harvest Fiesta Oct. 1-3

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The 65th Pioneer Harvest Fiesta will be held on the Fairgrounds October 1, 2, and 3.

The downtown parade will be held at 6 pm Thursday, September 30.

As the show begins on Friday there will be many exhibits for you to enjoy such as a sawmill, rock crushing, threshing machine, wood planning, corn shelling, a blacksmith, an antique tractor pull, quilt show and many other activities. There will also be antique engines and tractors on display.

Please bring your quilts for the Quilt Show to the Myers Building Thursday, September 30, 10 am -noon. If this time does not work for you, please contact Jackie Warren at 620-224-8161. The Quilt Show will also have vendors and other activities.

Included with the purchase of a Show Button will be a bean feed Friday evening 5 pm. For more information, check the website Pioneerharvestfiesta.org. or contact Larry Richard 620-724-6501

Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Pioneer Harvest Parade Entries Needed

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We Need Entries!
Pioneer Harvest Parade
Register Today!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to register for the Pioneer Harvest Parade that will take place on Thursday, September 30th at 6:00 pm.
This parade of antique and classic farm machinery & implements through the streets of Fort Scott’s historic downtown kicks off the weekend’s Pioneer Harvest Fiesta!
All types of entries are welcome and encouraged to enter ~ floats, foot units, horses, antique & classic cars, trucks, golf carts!
Click HERE to download the
parade entry form.
THE DEADLINE TO ENTER IS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
THE FORT SCOTT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
231 E. WALL ST., FORT SCOTT, KS | 620.223.3566
See below or click here for the
full schedule of events
for the weekend Fiesta!
Quilt Show
Arts & Crafts Show
Engine & Tractor Exhibits
Live Demonstrations
Musical Entertainment
Food Vendors
And more!
Fort Scott, Government, Schools

News Release: USD 234 Board Meeting Sept. 20

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NEWS RELEASE

 

Monday, September 20, 2021 – 12:15 p.m.

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at the Board of Education Central Office on Monday, September 20, 2021, for a special board meeting.

President James Wood opened the meeting.  Mr. Wood opened the Budget Hearing.  Gina Shelton, Business Manager/Board Clerk, presented information regarding the 2021-22 budget.  Mr. Wood closed the Budget Hearing

Board members approved the 2021-22 budget.

The board adjourned.

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

USD 234 News Release Sept. 20

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NEWS RELEASE

 

Monday, September 20, 2021 – 12:00 p.m.

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at the Board of Education Central Office on Monday, September 20, 2021, for a special board meeting.

President James Wood opened the meeting.  Mr. Wood opened the Revenue Neutral Hearing.  Gina Shelton, Business Manager/Board Clerk, presented information regarding the Revenue Neutral Hearing.  Mr. Wood closed the Revenue Neutral Hearing.

Board members approved the following:

 

·       Resolution 21-07 – To Adopt LOB Percentage

·       Resolution 21-08 – A Resolution expressing the Property Taxation Policy of USD 234 Fort Scott with Respect to Exceeding the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate for Financing the Annual Budget for 2021-22

 

The board adjourned.

 

Fort Scott, Government

Agenda for FS Commission Meeting on Sept. 21

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NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR
MEETING OF
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMMISSION MEETING ROOM

123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
6:00 P.M.

Call to Order

  1. Roll Call:

K. Allen P. Allen R. Nichols L. Watts J. Jones

II. Flag Salute:

  1. Invocation: Led by: (To be Announced)

  2. Approval of Agenda:

  3. Proclamations/Recognitions:

  4. Consent Agenda:

    1. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of September 7th, 2021, and special meeting of September 13th, 2021.

    2. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1296-A totaling $344,867.81.

    3. Request to Pay – HDR Engineering, Inc. – $2,895.01 – River Intake Project Engineering

    4. Request to Pay – Allgeier Martin & Associates – $2,805.46 – Clarifier Painting engineering fees

    5. Request to Pay – Nuss & Farmer, P.A. – $2,978.50 – August legal fees

    6. Parade Permit – Pioneer Harvest Fiesta – September 30th, 2021

    7. Request to Pay – SE Kansas Regional Planning Commission – $3,000 – Administrative fees for Ladder Truck Grant

    8. August financials

  1. Engineering Firm Update:

  1. Public Comment:

(Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion)

  1. Public Hearings: None

  1. Old Business:

    1. Consideration of allocation to Bourbon County C.A.S.A. of the 6th Judicial District

  1. Appearances:

Jody Hoener – Prairie Pathways

Kirk Sharp – Gordon Parks Celebration – October 7th to 9th, 2021

  1. Finance Director Update:

  1. Interim City Manager Update:

  1. New Business:

    1. Consideration of Change Order for Below-Grade Project – Owenby Construction and Pay Request #2 – $19,425.00

    2. Discussion of definition of Emergency Purchase in the City’s purchase policy

    3. Discussion of Codes in reference to having a bathroom and kitchen in a residence

    4. Discussion of Buck Run Community Center safety fire lane

    5. Discussion of additional mowing contractor

    6. Discussion of Employee Benefits Program

    7. Discussion of Infrastructure Program

    8. Discussion of sale of Lake properties

    9. Consideration of bid for French drain and sump pump on North National project

XIII. Reports and Comments:

a) Commissioners Reports and Comments:

b) City Attorney Reports and Comments:

XIV. Executive Session – If requested, (please follow script in all motions for Executive Sessions)

XV. Adjournment:

Updated:  Agenda

 

Updated:  Minutes on 9/7/2021 (Changed verbiage on Kevin Allen invoice to show Discussion was held on the definition of emergency purchase) – Also on Cooper Street changed the turning lane to 23rd Street when I put 20th Street originally)

 

Removed:  Discussion of HR Agreement between City and County (The agreement is not finalized yet – Bob is out of the office this week)

 

Removed:  Tom Havron and Tom Robertson – Discussion of Ty Cullor field (The agreement is not finalized – Bob is out of the office this week)

 

Added:  August financials paperwork

 

Added:  Infrastructure Projects Funding documentation (Susan gave me her paperwork today)

 

Added:  Appearance – Kirk Sharp – Gordon Parks Celebration (Received his request today)

 

Added:  Consideration of Bid – French Drain and sump pump on North National project (City Manager asked that this be added)

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