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Category Archives: Fort Scott
Campbell Receives Mayor’s Citizenship Award
At the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner on April 29, the City of Fort Scott honored Craig Campbell with the Mayor’s Citizenship Award.
Mayor Josh Jones thanked Campbell for the many volunteer hours he has given the community and his willingness to help others, in presenting the award to Campbell.
“Fort Scott is a better place to live, work and play because of you,” Jones said. “You are the definition of what a public servant is!”
Campbell is a Fort Scott native and has worked for Mercy Health Systems for 21 years, according to a press release from Jones. The first 15 years he served as the director of the hospital pharmacy. The last six years as the Mercy Pharmacy Performance Improvement Director for 35 hospitals and 27 retail pharmacies. He will retire from Mercy on June 30th, 2021.
Campbell has been involved with the Good Neighbor Action Team for about ten years, which has helped improve over 200 local properties, according to the press release.
“During the East Wall Street Blitz, there were close to 300 volunteers who worked on 32 properties painting, repairing porches, install energy-efficient windows and doors, and hauling over 30 loads of yard debris,” Jones said in the press release.
“In 2021 they are focusing on grants for older citizens who meet income guidelines to be used for bigger projects and working with the Codes Department when issues arise where they can assist,” Jones said.
Campbell and his wife, Jane, have four children: Ryan, Brett, Trevor, and Jenna.
Campbell is a graduate of Southwest Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy.
He is a board member of the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, a board member of Bourbon County C.A.S.A., and a board member of the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation.
He also serves as an Elder on the Session at the First Presbyterian Church.
2021 Home,Sport, Farm, Garden Show: May 21-22
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Momentum Sport Specific Speed/Agility Camps 2021
Momentum Middle School Soccer Club Enrollment
Momentum Youth Market 2021
New Mural at Gunn Park by Artist Stephen Toal
Stephen Toal saw some graffiti on the wall of the lower level under the No. 1 Shelter House at Gunn Park and decided to use his artistic abilities and do something about it.
“Someone had written some hate graffiti on the wall and I felt the need to cover it with something positive,” Toal said.
“I had spoken with Josh Jones (Mayor of Fort Scott) about doing the project,” Toal said.
He used his own art materials and spent about 10 hours on the project, he said.
Stephen Toal described himself as ” a long time resident of Fort Scott, a husband, father of three and three step-children.”
Toal also said he is a “recovering addict/alcoholic, who has been clean and sober three years”
“Art is a way to express myself and helps me stay clean,” he said.
The colorful mural is a depiction of springtime, Toal said.
Lyons Realty Group: Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting June 2
CHAMBER-AFTER HOURS GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING TO CELEBRATE LYONS REALTY GROUP
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
5:15 to 6:30 p.m.
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members to a Chamber After-hours Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting as we celebrate the Lyons Realty Group establishing an office in the Downtown Historic District at 8 E. Wall St. The event will take place Wednesday, June 2nd from 5:15 to 6:30 pm with the remarks and ribbon-cutting starting at 5:45 pm.
The team of Lyons Realty Group is excited to share their new offices and learn more about how they can help reach the real estate goals of sellers and buyers.
Mark your calendars for an evening of networking, prize giveaways, food, drink and much more. There will be a $2 admission for the Chamber half-and-half drawing.
Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information at 620-223-3566 or [email protected].
St. Martin’s Academy Singers: Friday Night Free Concert May 21
This Friday Night Free Concert at 7 p.m. will feature the St. Martin Academy Singers, according to event coordinator Ralph Carlson. “There will be a short open-mike time as well for walk-ons.”
“The St. Martin Academy group will have a mix of folk music, classic country, pop and gospel,” Carlson said. “The school year ending, the St. Martin youth will be returning to their homes in various states so we got them before they leave for the summer. In addition, there may be bagpipe music. They have been a really popular group and it is a pleasure to get these young men back.”
The venue, Heritage Pavilion, is located at Main and First Street in downtown Fort Scott.
“We expect good weather and a good turnout so bring your lawn chairs as seating is limited,” he said.
USD 234 Extends School Year To Get Jump Start on Next Year
Selected Fort Scott students will be offered extra learning opportunities this summer. Transportation will be provided free of charge to students and additionally, food service will be provided free of charge to students, according to USD 234 Superintendent Ted Hessong.
“We will have Extended School Year (ESY) for special education students (Pre-K – 11), Extended Learning Opportunities for general education students (Pre-K-11), and JumpStart for preschool students,” Hessong said.
“ESY is a program we have offered in the summer for several years for special education students,” he said. “Special education staff work with students based on their individual learning needs.”
“This summer will be the first time in a few years, we have offered extended learning opportunities for general education students,” Hessong said. “With the use of ESSER II funds provided by the federal government, we will be providing summer learning opportunities to get a jump start to next school year.”
ESSER Funds were established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act,(CARES) the core purpose of the ESSER II Fund is to provide direct money to states and districts to address the areas most impacted by the disruption and closure of schools caused by COVID-19, according to the website https://www.nj.gov/education/ESSER
Students will focus on academic target areas based on academic data collected during the school year, Hessong said.
“This academic data comes from the MAP assessments our district utilizes as well as state assessment data from this current school year,” he said. “The ESSER II funds allow us to provide these learning opportunities to address academic gaps identified for individual students to help them be more prepared for promotion to their next grade level.”
” Each building will have general education staff provide the learning opportunities for identified students,” Hessong said. “This is not mandatory for identified students, but we hope parents and students understand our goal is to strengthen their child’s academic progress going into the next school year.”
“For several years USD 234 has provided a JumpStart summer program for preschool students going into Kindergarten,” he said. “The preschool receives a grant that provides funding for the JumpStart program. Identified preschool students are provided an opportunity to get a head start going into kindergarten, which will help them to be better prepared to be successful in kindergarten.”
Summer offering schedule:
Dates: July 20 – August 6
Location: Middle School (except for JumpStart)
Days: Monday – Friday
Time: 8 a.m. – noon.
Format:
Preschool – 8 – 11 a.m. at the preschool.
Jumpstart – at Winfield Scott Elementary from 8 to 11 a.m.
Primary (K-2) – 8 to 10 a.m.
Intermediate (3-5) – 10 a.m. to noon.
Middle School – 8 a.m. to noon.
High School – 8 a.m. to noon. (credit recovery)
Hot Wok Dine-In Open
Agenda For FS Commission on May 18
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR
MEETING OF
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL
CITY COMMISSION MEETING ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
MAY 18, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Call to Order
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Roll Call:
K. Allen P. Allen R. Nichols L. Watts J. Jones
II. Flag Salute:
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Invocation: Led by: (To be Announced)
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Approval of Agenda:
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Proclamations/Recognitions:
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Consent Agenda:
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Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of May 4th, 2021 and section of amended minutes on April 6th, 2021 under public comment.
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Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1288-A totaling $306,502.08 .
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Parade Permit – Good Ol’ Days Parade – June 4, 2021.
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Certificate of Appropriateness – Signage at 18 N. Main Street – Barbed Wire & Roses Vintage Market
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Request to Pay – Bourbon County Clerk – $0.5% Sales Tax Election Costs – $7,853.60.
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HDR Engineering, Inc – Phase II Dam Improvements Engineering – $38,132.50
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Request to Pay – Allgeier, Martin & Assoc – Water Clarifier Painting Project Engineering – $4,318.00
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Request to Pay – Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission – $10,000 – Mayco Ace Project – Administrative Fee
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Request to Pay #1 – Triangle Builders, LLC – Mayco Ace Project – $53,200
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April financials
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Public Comment:
(Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion)
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City Manager Reports and Comments:
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Director Reports:
Allyson Turvey & Rachel Pruitt
Susan Bancroft – Sales Tax History
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Old Business:
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Skating Rink discussion and approval of operational plans
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Appearances:
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Public Hearings – 6:15 p.m. Vacation of the platted 70’ of Durkee Street located between Lots 1-28, Block 2, and Lots 2-28, Block 4, Durkee & Stout Addition – Approval of Ordinance No. 3579 and Easement
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New Business:
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Discussion of replat of Elm Street which intersects National Avenue
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Consideration and approval of St. Martin’s Academy Sewer Service Agreement
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Ordinance authorizing the City of Fort Scott, Kansas to issue Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds (Fort Scott Lofts, LLC Project), Series 2021, in a principal amount not to exceed $5,819,785 for the purpose of providing funds to pay the cost of acquiring, constructing, renovating and equipping a commercial facility; Authorizing the City to enter into certain documents and actions in connection with the issuance of said bonds (Sales Tax Exemption only)
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Consideration of Fort Scott Public Library Board Member Appointment
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Consideration of Donation of Ford Crown Victoria to Bourbon County Public Works
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Discussion of caretaker house at Gunn Park
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Engineering Agreement Contract – Earles Engineering – WWTP
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Consideration of Sanitary Sewer Improvements to Re-Route Manhole 148 located in Mulberry Street between Shute Street and Mineral Street Engineering Agreement – Earles Engineering
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Consideration and award of Airport Hay Bid for 2021 – 130 acres
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Consideration and award of bid – Water Clarifier No. 1 Painting
XII. Reports and Comments:
B. Commissioners Reports and Comments:
C. City Attorney Reports and Comments:
XIII. Executive Session – If requested, (please follow script in all motions for Executive Sessions)
XIV. Adjournment: