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Category Archives: Fort Scott
FS Commission Work Session May 11: Lake Fort Scott Property
The Fort Scott City Commission will meet on Tuesday May 11th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Commission Meeting Room at 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas to hold a work session to discuss Lake Fort Scott and the sale of City property. Also discussed will be street improvements. This meeting is open to the public, but no action will be taken.
The work session will also be available on the City’s YouTube channel.
New American Legion Post Commander.
New officers of the local American Legion Post, elected on April 5 are as follows:
Commander: Jessica Allison
Vice-Commander: Brad Allison
Adjutant: Leslie Montee
Finance Officer: Darrell Spencer
Service Officer: Scott Dorsey
Historian: Ken Lyon
Sergeant of Arms: Jake Campbell
Submitted by Jessica Allison
FSHS Girls Swim Team Results
The FSHS Girls Swim team had a busy week competing in Coffeyville on Monday and in Osawatomie on Wednesday night.
“We celebrated our senior swimmers on Monday Night as well, ” Coach Angie Kemmerer said. “Congratulations on a successful senior season: Dawna Hudiburg, Emily Davenport, Anna Gilmore, and Kourtney Flynn. Next week the swimming tigers will finish their regular season meets with the League Championship on Wednesday, May 12th in Osawatomie.”
Here are the results from Coffeyville’s meet:
Team Finished 2nd
200 Medley Relay:
3rd Place – Ashley Smith, Annelise Hall, Alyssa Smith Dawna Hudiburg
6th Place-Kourtney Flynn, maia Martin, Annalyse Gilmore, Rylan Mason
200 Free
5th Emily Davenport
6th Maia Martin (Best Time)
200 IM
4th Annelise Hall
6th Anna Gilmore
50 Free
2nd Ava Steier
3rd Dawna Hudiburg (Best Time)
6th Alyssa Smith
100 Fly
3rd Maia Martin (Best Time)
4th Anna Gilmore (Best Time)
100 Free
2nd Ava Steier
5th Alyssa Smith
6th Ashley Smith
500 Free
2nd Emily Davenport
3rd Kourtney Flynn
200 Free Relay)
2nd Dawna Hudiburg, Annelise Hall, Ashely Smith, Alyssa Smith (Best Time)
4th Ava Steier, Rylan Mason, Emily Davenport, Annalyse Gilmore (Best Time)
100 Back
5th Kourtney Flynn (Best Time)
100 Breast
2nd Annelise Hall
4th Ashley Smith
5th Dawna Hudiburg
400 Free Relay
3rd Ava Steier, Kourney Flynn, Maia Martin, Emily Davenport (Best Time)
Osawatomie 5/3 Swim Meet
Team took 4th out of 8 teams
200 Medley Relay
4th Dawna Hudiburg, Annelise Hall, Alyssa Smith, Ashley Smith
9th Kourtney Flynn, Maia Martin, Anna Gilmore, Ava Steier (Best Time)
200 Free
10th Emily Davenport
12th Anna Gilmore (Best Time)
200 IM
7th Annelise Hall
11th Maia Martin (Best Time)
50 Free (51 swimmers)
10th Alyssa Smith
12th Dawna Hudiburg
13th Ashley Smith
100 Fly
2nd Ava Steier (Best Time)
100 Free (37 Swimmers)
7th Alyssa Smith
18th Anna Gilmore
500 Free
7th Kourtney Flynn
9th Emily Davenport
200 Free Relay
5th Alyssa Smith, Annelise Hall, Ashley Smith, Dawna Hudiburg
100 Back
2nd Ava Steier (Best Time)
14th Dawna Hudiburg
100 Breast
3rd Annelise HAll
4th Ashley Smith
16th Maia Martin
400 Free Relay
7th Ava Steier, Emily Davenport, Maia Martin, Anna Gilmore (Best Time)
Star Emporium Closes in Downtown Fort Scott
Star Emporium Downtown General Store owner Bill Michaud announced the closing of the store after four months on a May 5 post on its Facebook page.
The store is located at 17 S. Main and featured grocery store items and a deli.
Starting today all items in the store will be 20 percent off, then Friday and Saturday-40 % off, then Monday-60 % off.
“It’s an awful feeling for something that I had such high hopes to make a difference in the elevation of the retail climate downtown to be shut down so quickly,” Michaud told fortscott.biz. “The perishable inventory and low sales level pushed us to this.”
Michaud is working on a new chapter of the storefront in downtown Fort Scott, though.
“We certainly hope that Fort Scott comes out and helps us liquidate our inventory this Friday and Saturday,” Michaud said. “We will be closed on Mother’s Day and most of what’s left will be offered for sale at 60% off on Monday.”
“We are very hopeful that all perishable and frozen items are purchased so that we can shut down the refrigeration equipment,” he said. “IF our sale is successful, Monday will be our last day open.”
“We will open the deli and sell sandwiches on Monday to utilize as much deli meat and cheese as possible but the salad bar will not be open.”
“We will keep our regular hours during the sale – 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.,” he said.
What is on the horizon for you at this storefront?
“Since its inception, this project has been about aiding the growth of our downtown, addressing the limited food access in this part of the community, and giving local producers a place to sell products,” Michaud said. ” We’ve done all those things, but we have unfortunately learned that our business model was not financially sustainable.”
“Because this project was funded in large part by the SPARK grant (A COVID-19 relief grant) funding that we received, we have always viewed this as investment in the community, so we have an obligation to figure out a different business model that is sustainable and still helps us with the objectives set forth by that grant program.”
Food Producers Co-Op
“The new model we are working to put together will be more of a producer’s co-op type format,” he said. “We are looking for people who produce products of all types in our region that are looking for a marketplace.”
“We will begin hosting producer meetings soon and form a co-op model together to create that marketplace at the store,” Michaud said. ” There are still more questions than answers on how this will come together but we will navigate the questions together with the producers to create a model that the group feels will be sustainable and beneficial for all involved.”
“We’re getting more community involvement in hopes that we can attract more broad-based support and offer more products that people will go out of their way to buy than was offered in the previous grocery store model.”
Licensed Commercial Kitchen
“Our current deli will become available as a licensed commercial kitchen in which space may be reserved for co-op members, as well as others, to rent in order to produce products that are able to be sold to retailers.”
“Currently there is no licensed commercial kitchen available for use in our community for small quantity producers or that can be used as a food-based business incubator,” Michaud said. “This opportunity will allow someone to start small and develop a base business prior to expanding into a larger space such as a restaurant, bakery, or other food production facility.”
“With great resources in our community such as the Center for Economic Growth on the second floor of the (Star Emporium) store and the Chamber of Commerce E-Community loan program, we hope to continue to pursue the economic impact goal that was one of the purposes of the SPARK program.”
Gordon Parks Museum Fundraiser Event: Feature Contemporary Jazz and R&B Violinist, Dominique Hammons
Fort Scott-The Gordon Parks Museum Fundraiser event, will feature Jazz & RB Violinist, Dominique Hammons in a music performance at 8:00 p.m. at the Liberty Theater in Fort Scott, KS on Friday, June 18, 2021. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
This event is supported in part by Liberty Theater, Bourbon County Arts Council, and Briggs-Fort Scott.
“We are very excited and thrilled that we are able to bring the sensational multi-talented Dominique Hammons to Fort Scott. This is a performance you won’t want to miss” said Kirk Sharp, Gordon Parks Museum Director.
Dominique Hammons is a young, energetic, Contemporary/Jazz and R&B Violinist from Houston, TX and started playing classical violin at the age of eight.
Hammons attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston and was a member of the school orchestra program for four years. After high school, Dominique attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma, and graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Performance with an emphasis in Jazz.
During the early part of middle and high school years, Hammons performed for four years with the Houston Youth Symphony Orchestra, receiving high accolades for excellence. Dominique also performed with other orchestra and chamber groups such as Virtuosi of Houston and TMEA All-State Orchestra. He was also chosen to study and perform with the Diaz Music Institute’s Youth Latin Jazz group, “Caliente”.
According from his biography, his ‘God given’ talent has been recognized with many awards and among them, the Houston Symphony’s “Young Artist Competition”, where he won the opportunity to play a solo on stage with the Houston Symphony. He also competed and won medals and recognitions while participating in NAACP “Actso” competitions.
Since graduation, Dominique has gravitated to teaching classical violin lessons to the youth who desire to follow in his footsteps; and continues to perform in Houston and surrounding cities as a solo artist. His popularity has risen in high demand to perform at many venues and performs various genres of music such as classical, pop, gospel, jazz, hip hop, and R&B. His unique blend of music and style has granted him to perform across the nation such as Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, and Washington State.*(2020)
Hammon’s Musical career has led him to perform at the following events:
Selected to play the National Anthem during the pre-game show at the Houston Rockets game in
November of 2018.
He was selected to audition for the ‘2019 America’s Got Talent’ competition.
Opening act for Johnathan Butler at the 2018 Martini Blue Jazz Festival. (Which Dominique received
a standing ovation of a crowd of 3,000.)
Headliner for City of College Park & 7Flavors of Smooth Jazz Festival, Atlanta, GA.
Tickets are $30 each or $35 at the door. Tickets will be available at the Gordon Parks Museum located on the
campus at Fort Scott Community College or over the phone (620)-223-2700 ext. 5850.
For more information about the Fundraiser Performance Event, contact us by phone (620) – 223-2700, ext.
5850 or by email [email protected].
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FS Planning Commission Meets May 10
The Fort Scott Planning Commission will meet on Monday, May 10th, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. This meeting will be held to consider a change of zoning from R-1 (Residential) to C-1 (Commercial) for the property at 124 S. Judson Street; a change of zoning from A-G (Agricultural) to M-U (Mixed Use) for the property at 2127 Jayhawk Road; and a change of zoning from R-1 (Residential) to I-1 (Industrial) for the property at 310 N. National Avenue.
This meeting is open to the public. This meeting will be made available via the City’s youtube channel at City of Fort Scott.
New Bourbon County Eco Devo Director: Rob Harrington
On Monday, May 10, Rob Harrington will begin as the newly created position of Bourbon County Economic Director.
Harrington, 40, has 13 years of experience in economic development and civil investment.
Currently living in Houston, MO, Harrington is the economic director there. He has a wife and four children.
“His office will be in the Landmark building,” Gregg Motley, chairman of Bourbon County Economic Development Council, said. “That may be temporary, but we would like him to take ownership of a final domicile.”
Harrington has a bachelor’s of science degree from the University of Phoenix in business and has been a retail company business manager and in politics, he said.
He has a master’s degree in economic development practicum and certification from the Advanced Economic Development Leadership Program sponsored by the University of Clemson, Texas Christian U., Southern Mississippi U., and New Mexico U.
He is currently finishing a master’s degree in public administration from Park University, based in Parkville, Mo.
“I am facilitating a rural economic development class in the Kansas City portion, for the Advanced Economic Development Leadership Program.”
For Harrington, the best part of his job is “Knowing if I do my job right, the person with no job, can get a job and provide for their family.”
Challenges of Economic Development
The number of members in a family has decreased, which for this generation means fewer workers, Harrington said.
People his parent’s age are retiring, and there are not as many people in the working-age group, he said.
“Also in rural areas, is ‘brain drain’ in the 1990s and early 2000s,” Harrington said. This is where young people left their rural areas to find higher-level wages.
That is changing because of quality of life issues like cost of living and crime, and many in urban areas are seeking smaller towns, he said.
“And in my opinion, the COVID-19 Pandemic has changed the way people look at being in densely populated areas,” he said.
Work ethic also comes into play.
There is a work ethic problem when you can stay at home and receive money, he said.
“There will still be some who would live off the system,” he said.
Harrington has been president of the University of Missouri Extension Board and treasurer for the Houston Community Foundation, along with several other groups in his community, he said.
“My kids are active in our school, where we live,” he said.
In his spare time, he likes to hunt and fish and is a Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis Cardinals fan.
Harrington will have a forty-hour workweek, Motley said
“We are not disclosing salary, as we are a private entity,” Motley said. “Funding is from a budget from the county (Bourbon County Commission).
Updated Agenda for FS Commission Meeting May 4
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR
MEETING OF
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL
CITY COMMISSION MEETING ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN STREET
APRIL 20, 2021
6:00 P.M.
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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: Associate Pastor Brian Rhoades, Grace Baptist Tabernacle
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Proclamations/Recognitions:
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Consent Agenda:
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Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of April 20th, 2021 and special meeting of April 27th, 2021 and amended minutes of April 6th, 2021.
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Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1287-A totaling $270,376.88.
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Certificate of Appropriateness – Unsung Heroes Park sign murals
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Consideration to Pay – HDR Engineering, Inc. – $7,335.00-River Intake Project
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Approval of Cereal Malt Temporary Beverage License – Good Ol’ Days – Beer Tent – June 4th & 5th, 2021
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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 Update: Allyson Turvey-Smart Growth/T-Mobile Update
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Old Business: None
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Appearances: Emilie Zalfini – NLC Presentation
Shaun O’Brien – Requests for closure of streets for Good Ol’ Days event:
Old Fort Blvd. from Wall Street to National Avenue
Main Street from Skubitz Plaza to Third Street
Scott Street from Wall Street to Second Street
Wall Street from National to Scott
First Street from National to Scott Street
Second Street from National to Scott Street
Use of Memorial Hall for Baby Contest and Talent Extravaganza
Heritage Park at corner of First and Main
Parking lot behind Heritage Park
Parking lot at corner of Third and Main
Parking lot at Second and Scott
Parking lot at Wall and Scott
Parking lot at Wall and alley between Main and Scott
Parking lot between Memorial Hall and the Library
Parking lot between National and Block House (Carnival will begin setting up here on Tuesday, June 2nd)
Parking lot between Old Fort Blvd. and H & H Realty Agency (Carnival will begin setting up here on Tuesday, June 2nd)
Old Fort Blvd – South side from National to alley (Carnival will begin setting up here on Tuesday, June 2nd)
Skubitz Plaza – (No special set up for event this year, but need Old Fort Blvd closed when tents go up Wednesday on east bound from Main. All closed Thursday and Friday.
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New Business:
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Consideration of Conditional Use Permit – 10 N National – Allow residential living on the first floor
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Request to Pay – Skitch’s Hauling & Excavation Invoice – $1,914.00
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Consideration of Curbside Pickup Program
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Consideration of RFQ’s – Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineering
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Discussion of Proposed and Recommended Deed Restrictions from Lake Fort Scott Advisory Board Committee
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Consideration to purchase mini-excavator
XI. Reports and Comments:
B. Commissioners Reports and Comments:
C. City Attorney Reports and Comments:
XII. Executive Session – If requested, (please follow script in all motions for Executive Sessions)
XIII. Adjournment:
Friday Night Free Concert: David Prickett
Each Friday evening at the Heritage Pavilion in downtown Fort Scott live music performances are offered to the community from 7 to 8 p.m.
“This week’s featured artist will be David Prickett on guitar and vocal,” Ralph Carlson, event organizer, said. “David made his career in Alaska, moving back to Deerfield Missouri upon retiring. David has a wide range of music, from gospel, Hymns, classic country, and old standards. David has been a great supporter of our Chamber of Commerce music series and it is a real pleasure to get him back.”
“In addition, another regular contributor will be Floyd Feezell, a local native who made a career in California and Washington states,” Carlson said. “Floyd has been a regular at the pavilion since his retirement and return to the area. Floyd also does a mixture of music including hymns, classic country traditional and gospel”.
In the event of bad weather, the event will move to the Common Grounds Coffee Shop, 12 E. Wall Street.
Those attending are asked to bring lawn chairs as seating is limited.
Opening Soon: Fort Scott Barbershop, 118 E. Wall
The Montanez family will soon open their new barbershop at 118 E. Wall.
They are waiting on a few items to complete the shop and plan on opening in the next few weeks.
Jose Montanez is father to the other barbers: his daughter, Jaylisha Montanez, and son, Giancarlo Montanez. Jose’s wife, Mayra does bookkeeping for the business “and everything else,” Jose said.
For 20 years the family has had a barbershop in Overland Park, operating six shops altogether, Mayra said.
“Jose won an award for best barbershop in the midwest and the Trailblazer Award of Kansas City,” she said. “Jose started training other barbers. We specialize in straight razors. It gives a clean, direct shave to the face, that started getting people’s attention.”
“It is an old fashion barbershop with hot towels and hot lather for our VIP treatment,” Mayra said. “But also all the trending hairstyles.”
The cost for a haircut is $20 and $30 for the VIP Treatment, which includes a beard cut with a hot towel and hot lather, Jose said.
There are posters of 180 men’s hairstyles on the wall of the barbershop, Jose said. “But we can also do custom hairstyles.”
“If you bring your kid in for a first haircut, they get a certificate with a piece of the hair and their name, date, and the signature of the barber,” Mayra said.
Their hours will be Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Their first day of business, instead of a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony, will be a day of free haircuts for City of Fort Scott personnel: which includes police officers, firemen, city office, EMTs.
“Following the honoring of Fort Scott employees, the shop will be open to the public,” Mayra said.
“We are making vouchers, so if the city employees can’t come on that day, they can still come and get the VIP treatment,” she said.
“Being Puerto Rican…we know how to work with all hair,” Mayra said. “That has helped us be so diversified in the city. Anybody can come and get a great haircut experience.”
Fort Scott City Manager Jeremy Frazier was in the shop on May 3 to welcome the new business.
When people are looking for a new town to reside in, they look for the basics: housing, transportation, schools, health care… but also personal care, such as barbers, Frazier said. “I feel like this shop will help add diversity and offer people with different kinds of hair a place for a haircut.”
The Montanez family purchased the storefront at 118 E. Wall from Dean and Marlene Gettler.
The Gettler’s would often have coffee and people-watch from the storefront, they were told by their realtor, Barbara Albright.
So the Montanez’s have installed a coffee station in the shop, with free coffee, and a table to sit and have the coffee.
“We started a coffee station, with Puerto Rico, Brazilian and American coffee, so the Gettlers can come for coffee, along with patrons, and can have a free cup of coffee,” Mayra said.
Jose and Mayra have purchased a home on Judson, Jaylisha a home on Main Street and Giancarlo is looking to purchase a home in Fort Scott, as well.
To view the previous story on this barbershop:
Downtown Barber Shop Coming Spring 2021
Register For Town-Wide Garage Sale May 5 at Chamber
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