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Business, Fort Scott

New Tree Removal Business: Jason Lewis

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Jason Lewis, owner of Timber! Trees A to Z. Submitted photos.
Jason Lewis, 46, started a new business in May 2019 that provides tree removal services and more in Fort Scott.
The Fort Scott native, who graduated in 1991, spent the following 26 years in the U.S. Army, retiring in 2017.
“I started this business so I could have a more flexible schedule,” Lewis said.
The name of Lewis’s business is Timber! Trees A to Z and also includes stump grinding, pasture clearing, debris removal, and residential dump truck services.
A part of Jason Lewis’s line of equipment. Submitted photos.
Timber! Trees A to Z address is 1082 205th St., Fort Scott.
Lewis can be reached at 620-215-6784 or
His community involvement includes serving as senior vice president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Club.

Lewis is married to Lori Lewis and has a daughter, Ainslee Lewis and three stepsons, Jacob, Hunter,  and Peyton Zubieta.

Jason Lewis works on a tree with some of his equipment. Submitted photos.

 

Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Fort Scott’s Holiday Open House Tonight Nov. 14 from 5-8 p.m.

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The annual Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce holiday shopping event is this evening.

From 5-8 p.m. Nov. 14,  stores in the downtown area will welcome shoppers with new displays and perhaps a snack.

Also Bartlesmeyer Jewelry, 1519 S. National; Sekan Occasion Shops, 2210 S. Main and the Lavender Patch, 2376 Locust, will be open late for shopping convenience.

New this year, Kenny Felt Photography will be offering $10 professional photos to make Christmas cards, with 10 percent of the sales going to local organization Care to Share. He will be a part of the Sekan Occasion Shops happenings.

Dolley the Trolley will be going store to store for those whose feet get tired going from store to store.

In addition to snacks to enjoy while shopping, many stores will be offering special drawings, including $50 in Chamber Bucks.

Santa sits on a bench in front of The Ironstar and gets a second look from Ernestine Eden at a past Holiday Open House.

Stores participating in the holiday event are Bids and Dibs, Books and Crannies, Country Cupboard, Courtland Hotel and Spa, Empress Event Center-Marketplace Vendors, Front Door Christmas Store,  Hedgehog.INK Book Store, Here We Go Again Upholstery and More,  Iron Star Antiques and Such, J&W Sports Shop, Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes, Main Street Gallery and Gifts, Mayco Ace Hardware, Ruddick’s Furniture, Sekan Occasion Shop, Sunshine Boutique, the Lavender Patch, Trader Dave’s, Treasure Hunt Flea Market.

 

Lora Holdridge shows off a Christmas treasure she found at the Holiday Open House.
Business, Fort Scott

Gordman’s Opens at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving

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For those who love to get a head start on great holiday finds, Gordmans’ EPIC deals will begin on Thanksgiving.

Doors open on Thanksgiving Day at 3 p.m., and again on Black FriYAY starting at 6 a.m. As a holiday headquarters, Gordmans has all the perfect gifts for way less than department store prices.

 

Sneak Peek at a Few of the Deals

Smart Move: 50” 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart TV for $179.99

Stay Cool: Pelican™ Elite 30-Quart Cooler for $89.99

Get Up to Speed: Realtree® Ride-On Toy Truck with MP3, AUX and USB Capabilities for $89.99

 

It’s Worth Getting There Early…Line Up for Fun!

On Thursday and Friday, the first 75 guests…

  • get a scratch-off card — it could be a $100 Gordmans gift card or a $5 shopping card;
  • can enter a drawing to win a giant FAO Schwarz® teddy bear, replica of the cuddly Bella Bear from Gordmans’ BEARS that CARE partnership with St. Jude.

Black FriYAY-only awesomeness: the first 75 guests at each store receive a free, festive reusable holiday tote bag.

Bourbon County, Fort Scott

Ring A Bell to Assist Local Families

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Allen Schellack

It’s that time of year when shoppers notice the red kettles at stores, with smiling bell ringers waiting for donations.

The Salvation Army annual fundraiser starts the day after Thanksgiving in Bourbon County and bell ringers are needed.

There are flexible hours and days for volunteers to schedule a time of bell ringing.

“It’s great for individuals, families, churches and community service organizations,” Allen Schellack, who is the local contact for the Salvation Army, said.

“The Salvation Army has someone in each county to represent them,” he said. “Called a service extension unit and disaster relief.”

“Your donation will stay local, helping your Bourbon County neighbors in need,” he said. “With such help as utility assistance, some  temporary lodging, dental, prescription and glasses, it’s a wide range of things.”

“The last big flood we had, I gave someone a room until the water receded,” Schellack said. “I work case-by-case.”

“This year, $7,789 in assistance was provided 213 times to local families,” Schellack said.

For more information or to set up an appointment, contact Schellack at 620.223.2212.

Compassion Ministries, of which Schellack is the director, is located on the second floor at 26 N. Main. The ministry serves the underprivileged in Bourbon County.

Schellack is also the coordinator for Care Portal, which works with foster families.

To volunteer online go to https://registertoring.com

 

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

Chamber Coffee: Integrity Home Care and Hospice Nov. 14

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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER!
JOIN US FOR
THE CHAMBER COFFEE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH, 2019 @ 8 AM
Hosted by: Integrity Home Care & Hospice
A Representative of the VFW will be presenting flags to three (3) Veterans: Daniel Longfellow of Fort Scott, Ward Wools of Fort Scott and James Quirk of Prescott.
These flags will be honored in the Veteran’s names and flown over our State Capital.
We start with Coffee, Great Company & Conversation
Located: 902 S. Horton St. Please use the Main Entrance off Horton Street. Next to the VA Clinic on the main floor.
Chamber Members and guests are encourages to attend for networking, community announcements, and to learn about hosting business or organization.
***Members may pay $1 to make announcement about an upcoming event, special/sale/discount, or news of any kind.
  • uUPCOMING COFFEES
  • November 21th – Sunshine Boutique
  • November 28th – No Chamber Coffee
  • December 5th – FSNHS (Fort) “Candlelight Tours”
  • December 12th – FSCC-EFAC – Santa’s Workshop
  • December 19th – City of Fort Scott
  • December 26th – No Coffee – Merry Christmas break!”
Fort Scott, Schools

USD 234 Minutes of Nov. 11

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Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met on Monday November I l, 2019, at
the Board of Education office for their regular monthly me€ting.
President David Stewart opened the meeting. The board approved the official agenda.
The board also approved the consent agenda as follows:

A. Minutes

B. Bills and Claims

C. Payroll, October I8, 2019: 51,407,823 .37

D. Financial Report

E. Bond Proceeds Reconciliation

F. Activity Fund Accounts

G. Parent/Teacher Conference statistics

H. Extended Trip request

Stephanie George reported on the Tenth Annual VIP Fall Extravaganza that will be held
on Monday, November 25, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Fort Scott Middle School Gymnasium
and Commons Area.

Board members heard the following reports:

o Audit report from Terry Sercer with Diehl, Banwart, Bolton

o KNEA report from Stephanie George, KNEA President

o School report – Mike Trim, SRO Officer

o Administrators’ reports

Superintendent Ted Hessong welcomed the newly-elected board members who were in
attendance and then provided information on the following items:

Bus safety meeting

o Framework for Growth for Southeast Kansas workshop

o Special Education update .

Early Release activities

o Community Foundation awards that were given to USD 234 teachers and students o Kansas Recognition Program o Academic calendar

o District website
Gina Shelton, Business Manager, discussed the audits, gym equipment bids, open
enrollment sign-up, and benefits language.

Board members approved a roof payment, the purchase of high school gym bleachers,
and the 2020 audit contract with Diehl, Banwart, Bolton.
Board members shared comments and then went into executive session to discuss
personnel matters for nonelected personnel and returned to open meeting.

The board approved the following employment items:

A. Early retirement request from Russ Gordon, Winfield Scott art teacher, effective
June l, 2020

B. Leave of absence request from Andi Heckman, preschool teacher

C. Leave of absence request from Glenda Cooper, Winfield Scott cook

D. Leave of absence request from Angela Christy, Winfield Scott paraprofessional

E. Employment of Michelle Johnson as a Eugene Ware paraprofessional for the 2019-20
school year

F. Employment of Mary Chapman as a middle school paraprofessional for the 2019-20
school year

G. Employment of Erica Clark as high school assistant cheer sponsor for the 2019-20
school year

H. Employment of Lane Bohlken as high school assistant softball coach for the 2019-20
school year

I. Adjustment in a work agreement for Moriah Dillow, Winfield Scott paraprofessional,
from a five-hour workday to a six-hour workday for the remainder of the 2019-20
school year

J. Employment of two additional high school team leaders for the 2019-20 school year

The board adjourned.

Business, Fort Scott

BBQ Is Coming to Old Buffalo Grill Restaurant

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The Buffalo Grill restaurant, at 3 W. Oak, is being repurposed.

After closing almost a decade ago, it has been used for special events.

But if all the plans fall into place, Dave Lipe said the restaurant will change to an upscale barbeque place in December.

Lipe and Luther Salisberry will be the restaurant owners and have just signed a five-year lease from building owner Al Niece which includes the River Room Event Center on the second floor.

Luther’s BBQ is the name of the new restaurant.

“We are shooting for Dec. 1 (opening date),” Lipe said. “I’ve got to have a lot of things put in place (before then). There is not much to do in the restaurant. We need to get a liquor license and some equipment and we will be ready to go.”

The new restaurant will seat about 150 people, while the River Room Event Center about 500, Lipe said.

“Our specialty will be burnt ends with specials during the week,” he said. “Pretty much everything will be made from scratch with price ranging from average to up.”

Also available will be pork chops, ribs, steaks, smoked brisket, and pulled pork, he said.

“It will be a gourmet, upper-end-style barbeque, mirrored after Q39 and Stack Jack Restaurants in the Kansas City area,” Lipe said.

From left is Alex Hudson/general manager, Luther Saulsberry/owner, David Lipe/owner. Submitted photo.

The business will be hiring approximately 20-40 people.

“Some part-time,” Lipe said.  “During busier times of the year, we’ll have a bigger staff. We’ll start interviewing in late November.”

Things are looking good for the business.

“I’ve already booked four weddings for next year,” he said. “The cost will vary, there are several packages available  and full-service catering.”

For the River Room Event Center outside catering will be allowed, he said.

 

 

Dave Lipe on the lift arm takes down the Buffalo Grill sign on the building at Oat St. and National Avenue on November 4. The lift equipment was loaned by Jason Lewis, lower left in photo, who owns a tree cutting business. The new restaurant will be Luther’s BBQ.
Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Health Care

New Chiropractor In Fort Scott: Kaylee Clifton

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Dr. Kaylee Clifton

 Clifton Chiropractic,  LLC opened a new practice at 203 E 3rd St., Fort Scott on September 3, 2019.

Clifton Chiropractic, 203 E. Third. Submitted photo.

The owner, Dr. Kaylee Clifton D.C, 30, graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College, Kansas City in 2014. She was a graduate of Jayhawk Linn High School, and her hometown is Centerville.

She has five years of experience and, also maintains a practice in Pleasanton, KS.

“I opened my first practice location in Pleasanton,  in 2015 and decided to grow my business this year. I currently split my time between the two locations.”

“My passion for chiropractic care started at age 15, I’ve always known this was my career choice,” Clifton said. “I saw firsthand the positive changes it can have on someone’s life. My favorite part of being a chiropractor is helping, educating and inspiring patients to lead healthier lifestyles and teaching them how the body has the power to heal itself. I love getting the opportunity to help better someone’s quality of life every day!”

“I love to work with school kids to teach them the importance of form and technique to better protect their bodies for the future.”

 

Services Clifton provides are adjustments for all ages (pediatrics to geriatrics), decompression therapy, pregnancy, sports injuries, acupuncture, activator, Graston, and school physicals.

 Karen Stewart is the office manager.

Karen Stewart. Submitted photo.

 In 2020 Clifton will add Department Of Transportation Physicals to her list of services available.

“I am currently in the process of completing my training and certification to be able to perform DOT Physicals,” she said.

Clifton is a provider for Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Health Care. She also accepts other major insurances.

Clifton lives outside of Prescott on a cattle ranch with husband, Tim, along with three dogs and a pet calf.

They have been married for five years and enjoy going on new adventures when time allows, she said.  Their favorite hiking area is in Sedona, AZ.

“I grew up around Centerville and have family around that area as well as the rest of my family living around the Fort Scott area,” Clifton said. “I went to Fort Scott Community College and then to K-State, before getting my degrees at Cleveland Chiropractic College.

Contact info: 620 644-5000, email – [email protected]

https://patientportal.advancedmd.com/143380/onlinescheduling/appointment – To schedule online

 

Bourbon County, Fort Scott

American Legion Motorcycle Association Charter Nov. 16

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American Legion Fort Scott Thompson-Harkey Post 25 will receive its American Legion Riders charter on Saturday, November 16. The charter ceremony will be held at Fort Scott’s Memorial Hall at 10 am.

The Kansas American Legion Riders as a motorcycle association shall:

·         Promote motorcycle safety while providing a social atmosphere for members of The American Legion family who share common interests in serving veterans, their communities and motorcycling.

·         Promote, support and participate in the programs and ceremonies of The American Legion including calling for a full accounting of all prisoners of war and those missing in action; and honoring our nation’s fallen soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines, and to support their families.

 

To join the American Legion Riders (ALR), you must own a motorcycle of at least 250 cc’s and be a current member of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or the Sons of the American Legion. A spouse of a motorcycle owner can join the ALR provided they belong the one of the Legion family organizations.

Any Legion family member from any American Legion Post can join ALR Chapter 25. You do not have to be a member of Post 25.

The good news is that you can also join the American Legion, Auxiliary or Sons at this time and still join the ALR next Saturday.

To join the

American Legion. Have served at least one day on active duty since December 7, 1941 and be honorably discharged. This includes those Veterans who may have been medically discharged before completing their tour of duty.

Auxiliary. The Auxiliary welcomes female family members of Veterans plus spouses of female Legionnaires. If you had a family member who served in one of the US armed forces, you are probably eligible for the American Legion Auxiliary.

Sons of the American Legion. The Sons welcomes the male descendants of Veterans. You are eligible for the Sons, if you had a parent, grandparent or great grandparent who served in the US armed forces.

If you would like to check your Legion family eligibility in order to join the ALR, email [email protected] or call Carl Jowers, Post 25 Commander, at 620-215-1688.

If you have received this email and will be at the charter ceremony  or will bring a prospective ALR member, please reply to this email. I need to get a head count of the number of persons attending.

If you wish to join the ALR, but cannot attend Saturday’s meeting, let me know that as well.

Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you might have.

Carl Jowers. Post 25 Commander.

 

Bourbon County, Fort Scott

American Legion Post 25 Updates

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November 11. Today’s Veterans Day service has been moved from the National Cemetery to Memorial Hall. The service starts at 11 am.

November 11. VFW Post 1165 is hosting a Veterans Day lunch at their Post home after the Veterans Day service.

November 14. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 meets in Memorial Hall at 6 pm. All female descendants of Veterans are invited to attend. Also, spouses of Legionnaires can also join Auxiliary Unit 25

November 14. American Legion Color Guard meets in Memorial Hall at 7:30 pm. All Post 25 family members are invited to join our Color Guard.

November 16. Fort Scott American Legion Riders Chapter 25 chartering ceremony in Memorial Hall at 10 am. Anyone who owns a motorcycle of at least 250 cc’s and is a member of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of the American Legion can join the American Legion Riders.  Any Legion family member from any American Legion Post can join the Post 25 Riders. You do not have to be a member of Post 25 to join the Post 25 Riders.

If you are eligible for membership in an American Legion family organization, you can join the Riders by joining the American Legion family. Call Post 25 Commander Carl Jowers at 620-215-1688 or email him at [email protected] for more information.

Fort Scott, Schools

Self/Ngatia Take First in Debate

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This weekend Fort Scott took a small group of six debaters to Shawnee Mission East High School and did quite well.
Zoe Self and Elizabeth Ngatia had an 8-0 record and took first place in the KDC division.
Hannah Vann and Kinsley Davis had a 2-3 record and learned a lot from being up north and debating bigger schools.
Shekhar Gugnani and Neil Gugnani also went 2-3 and gained some great experience.
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