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Ellis Fine Arts Center

JOB FAIR TO BE HELD TUESDAY, APRIL 24TH IN FORT SCOTT

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ellis Fine Arts Center on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 S. Horton St.

Fort Scott employers currently registered to attend include Briggs, City of Fort Scott, Firstsource Solutions, Medicalodges, Mercy Hospital, Niece Products, Peerless Products, Presbyterian Village, Russell Stovers Chocolates of Iola, Southeast Kansas Mental Health, Timken, Tri-Valley Developmental Services and WK Holdings (Ward/Kraft, Inc. and Fort Scott Munitions). KANSASWORKS will have a booth on employer and job seeker resources and Fort Scott Community College Phi Theta Kappa will be offering soft skills tips on interviewing, resume writing, and more.

Positions employers will be hiring for are include those shown below:

  • Briggs of Fort Scott: Full-time Sales, Full-time Service Techs, Full-time Service Advisors, and Full-time Sales Managers
  • City of Fort Scott: Police Officer and Seasonal Park Laborer
  • Firstsource Solutions: Full-time Claims Examiners and Full-time Call Center Representatives
  • Medicalodges, Inc.: Certified Nurse Aides, Certified Medication Aides, Licensed Nurses, and Dietary Aides
  • Mercy Hospital: Clinical and non-clinical positions including Food Service staff and Nurses
  • Niece Products: Skilled Mechanics, Welders, and Painters
  • Peerless Products, Inc.: Full and Part-time Process and Production Engineer, Project Manager, Assembly 1st Shift, Press or Saw Operator 2nd Shift, and Part-time Mechanical and Plastic Engineer
  • Presbyterian Village: Full-time Certified Nurse Aide, Full-time Certified Medication Aide, Part-time Certified Nurse Aide, Part-time Licensed Practical Nurse, and Part-time Registered Nurse
  • Russell Stovers Chocolates, Iola (all full-time): Utility Operator, Material Handler, General Mechanic, Electronics Technician, Service Workers, Lead, Production Supervisor, Plant Scheduler, and Training Coordinator
  • Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center: Full-time Adult Case Manager (Bourbon County), Full-time Chemical Abuse Counselor (Neosho County), Part-time Children’s Aides for after-school and summer program
  • Timken SMO, LLC: Maintenance Technician off-shift
  • Tri-Valley Developmental Services:  Full and Part-time Residential Service Specialist
  • WK Holding Co., Inc.: Ward/Kraft Production Operators, Sales Reps for both Ward/Kraft and Fort Scott Munitions, Shipping Clerk for Fort Scott Munitions

Job seekers are encouraged to dress for success, bring copies of a resume, and be prepared to connect with employers. Attendees may enter a drawing for a door prize of $50 in Chamber Bucks that may be used at over 50 Chamber member businesses. Contact the Chamber for more information on having an employer booth at 620-223-3566 or email [email protected].

Fort Scott, Submitted

FSHS Prom Walk-In April 21 Moved To New Gym

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Due to the weather forecast for April 21, the 2018 Prom Walk-in has been moved to the high school NEW GYM, the auxiliary gym.

LIMITED SEATING WILL BE AVAILABLE AND NO LAWN CHAIRS WILL BE ALLOWED.

Standing room will exist.

Car’s will still line up headed north on Main Street and turn east on 9th Street.

Drop off of attendees will be at 9th and State Street (north entrance of new gym).

Valet parkers will pick up cars there.

The east (back), south, and west (front) parking lots at FSHS will be for VALET PARKING ONLY.

Spectators will be allowed to park in the gravel lot west of the high school, on the street in front of the high school, in front of the stadium, at the swimming pool, and at Buck Run Community Center.

Parents will enter through the northwest doors of new gym or main east entrance of the High School.

The gym will open at 5:00 pm.

The Walk-in will be televised on the Fort Scott City Link

http://www.citylinktv.com/channel/fort-scott-tv/.

 

Submitted by Bert Lewis, an FSHS instructor.

Business, Fort Scott

Bartelsmeyer Estate Jewelry Sale Starts April 23

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An event to share with friends and family!

The Semi-Annual Estate Jewelry Sale at Bartelsmeyer Jewelry is about to begin on Monday, April 23 and will continue through May 5.

All Estate Jewelry is 25 percent off including free ring sizing.

May 7th – 12th, any remaining estate jewelry will be marked down to 50 percent, however, ring sizing is not included at 50 percent off prices

Bartelsmeyer Jewelry is located at 1519 S. Main. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Fort Scott

Tina Banwart Memorial Run Tomorrow

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Spread Tina’s Love 5K & 1-Mile Fun Walk is a benefit event in remembrance of Tina Banwart, of Fort Scott, who lost her life to cancer in November 2017. Proceeds will go to Fort Scott Christian Heights, the private school that her 3 young daughters attend.

Race and fun walk will be conducted on Margrave Street, beginning and ending in front of Fort Scott Christian Heights.
Registration begins at 7:30 AM on Margrave Street between 10th & 12th Streets in front of FSCH. Race & walk begin at 8:00 AM.
Entry Fee is $15.00

Categories:
Male: 12-18 years
Male: 19-30 years
Male: 31 years & up

Female: 12-18 years
Female: 19-30 years
Female: 31 years & up

Medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place 5K contestants will be awarded in all categories!

Entry forms may be dropped off at the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce or emailed to Amy Sinn: [email protected], or mailed to Nicole Banwart, 1123 S. Crawford St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Make checks payable to Amy Sinn and write “for Tina” in the memo.

Click here for registration form or see the form in the comments:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mmNguAFtMuWaMR_RzP3ef-DRyRkn2Oc_/view?usp=sharing

Fort Scott

Road Work Completes Today On Hwy. 69 In Fort Scott

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U.S. Hwy. 69/South Main Street in Fort Scott in September 2017 during initial roadwork.

Traffic has been a little slow on Hwy. 69 that traverses north and south through Fort Scott.

Beginning earlier this month Heckert Construction Company,  Pittsburg, working as subcontractors of LaForge and Budd Construction Company, Parsons, resumed asphalt work on South Main Street (Hwy. 69)beginning just south of 23rd Street and ending just north of the South National Avenue.

Crews performed grinding work to the asphalt surface, to smooth it out, according to  Peter Kemmeter, an estimator with Heckert Construction today.

The corrective construction work should end today, Kemmeter said.

Finishing touches will be painting stripes on the asphalt by a four-man-crew which should be completed by 5 p.m., he said.

 

 

Fort Scott, Submitted

Ministerial Alliance Offers Transient Assistance

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The Fort Scott Ministerial Alliance, 1st Row: President Don Flanner, Hiattville United Methodist; Treasurer Allen Schellack, Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries; Luke Anker, Mercy Health Center Chaplain. 2nd Row: Eric Going, Parkway Church of God (Holiness), Melissa George, Mercy Health Center Hospice Chaplain. 3rd Row: Rod Scherencel, Seventh Day Adventist Church; Secretary Steve Cole, First United Methodist.

FortScott.Biz is doing a series of features on United Way of Bourbon County Grant recipients.

The Bourbon County Ministerial Alliance is a recipient of a grant from United Way.

Following is an interview with Allen Schellack, treasurer for the alliance.
He can  be reached at [email protected]   
or by phone at 620-223-2212, or PO Box 774, Fort Scott, KS 66701.

What service do you provide to our community?

The Hospitality Fund is designed to extend physical assistance to persons and/or families traveling through Fort Scott that have no other resources and need help to reach their destination.  The fund also meets physical needs of the residents of Bourbon County.
The alliance coordinates area nursing home services, Thanksgiving and Easter Services, Fort Scott High School Baccalaureate Service, and “See You At The Pole” Services.

How many people are served?

We usually assist an average of 45 persons/families a year.

Service hours?

The Hospitality Fund is distributed by the Fort Scott Police Dept. under the guidelines of the Ministerial Alliance.  Therefore, help is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Also, a board member can be contacted any time by the police dept. or a local church not a part of the Alliance for assistance.
What percentage of your budget is the United Way Grant?
The Hospitality Fund is funded 100% by The United Way.  Our other services are funded through annual membership dues and private donations.
The  board members are:
Rev. Don Flanner – President
Rev. Tyler Whipkey – Vice President
Rev. Steve Cole – Secretary

Rev. Allen Schellack – Treasurer

Fort Scott, Schools, Submitted

FSHS Thespians Selected To Perform In Scotland

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The Fort Scott High School Theatre Department, under the direction of FSHS Thespian Director Angie Bin, has been selected to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world’s largest and most prestigious arts festival, as part of the American High School Theatre Festival (AHSTF).

Each August, Edinburgh, Scotland becomes the most magical and exciting place on earth as performing artists from all over the world take part in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The whole city becomes a stage and visitors can view performances everywhere from playgrounds to conference rooms, from city parks to churches.

The Fringe Festival includes over 3,000 different performances of music, theatre, dance, and comedy during its three-week run.

Fort Scott High School’s performance will be showcased as a part of AHSTF in the summer of 2019.

Fort Scott High School, recognized for its entertaining and innovative productions, was selected by the AHSTF Board of Advisors, made up of college theatre professionals, to represent our community as part of the 2018 AHSTF program.

The Board reviews all completed applications and identifies the top high schools based on their most recent bodies of work, awards, community involvement, philosophies, and recommendations.

While in Scotland, AHSTF’s professional Technical Team ensures that the company’s lighting, sound, and property needs are addressed.

WorldStrides, the nation’s oldest and largest student travel company, will be making the travel arrangements for each high school group. The trip includes two days in London, England and ten days in Edinburgh in August of 2019.

A parent meeting for all FSHS performing art students interested in traveling and their parents will be held April 24 at 7:45 p.m. in Room 401 at the High School.

Contact: Angie Bin, 60-719-9622, [email protected]

Fort Scott, Submitted

Wanted: Expired Prescription Drugs for Disposal

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Drug-Take Back Day is Saturday, April 28

 On Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., local law enforcement and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications to the parking lot of Mercy Convenient Care at 1624 S. National for free, anonymous, “no questions asked” disposal.

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is made possible through the partnership of Bourbon County Sherriff’s Department, the Fort Scott Police Department and Mercy Hospital Pharmacy.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

 

Fort Scott, Government

Fire Scene At 6th and National Is Cleared

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A fire this morning at 6th and National Avenue is still under investigation.

The building next to Petes 27, 605 National Ave., Fort Scott was reported on fire early this morning.

The building had furniture, clothing and appliances.

“It’s still under investigation,” Fort Scott Fire Chief Paul Ballou said. “There wasn’t a lot of damage.”

Two fire engines with approximately seven personnel responded to the alarm.

“We’ve cleared the scene,” Ballou said.

Fort Scott, Government

Emergency Siren This A.M. A False Alarm

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Fort Scottians were awakened to an emergency siren sounding at approximately 6:45 a.m. this morning.

It was a false alarm, according to Tracey Reed, communications manager at the Fort Scott Police Department.

“We are not sure what set it off,”  Reed said. “We have had an issue with our federal siren system…it has had to do with batteries. It doesn’t occur often. We’ll have somebody come and check it out.”

“I know people get worried,” Reed said.

There will be siren testing at 1 p.m. today, Reed said.