Category Archives: Fort Scott
Writing Festival and Author Fair Oct. 19: Registration
The Fort Scott Writing Festival and Author Fair will be held October 19, 2019 at the Lowell Milken Center. The festival is co-sponsored by the Bourbon County Arts Council, Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, Lowell Milken Center, Books and Grannies and Hedgehog.INK!
The morning session will include workshops by published authors for adults, college and high school students.
There will be six offerings with each participant able to attend three 50-minute sessions.
The cost of the morning activities is $35 with pre-registration due by October 15.
Late registration is $45.
College students and high school students are free with school identification.
Registration includes morning and afternoon snacks, and coupons that can be used at either of the sponsoring bookstores.
Workshop presentations include:
The Writing Plan – R.J. Thesman
Self-Publishing – Sally Freeman Jadlow
Writing for Children – Cathy Werling
On-Line Writing – Kathryn Salsbury
Writing the Poetic Image – Laura Lee Washburn
Know Your Sources – Ronda Hassig
Registration is due by October 15, 2019 – $35. Late Registration $45.
Fill out the attached form and return to Jan Hedges at Hedgehog.INK! 16 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS ([email protected]) or the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce (fortscott.com/events). Checks may be made payable to Hedgehog.INK! or online @ fortscott.com/events.
Name _____________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________
Phone _________________________ Email __________________________
High School or College Student: _____ Yes _____ No
Paid _______
There is no registration fee for the afternoon Author’s Fair, 1:30 – 3:30.
Three 30-minute mini-sessions will also be available in the afternoon:
Why I Just Now Write – Thomas Yoke
NaNoWriMo – Kate Emmett-Sweetser
Journaling –
Authors Needed For Writing Festival and Fair Oct. 19
The Fort Scott Writing Festival and Author Fair will be held October 19, 2019 at the Lowell Milken Center. The festival is co-sponsored by the following: Bourbon County Arts Council, Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, Lowell Milken Center, Books and Grannies and Hedgehog.INK!
Morning Workshops session (8:50-12:00) – includes workshops by published authors for adults, college and high school students. The cost of the morning activities is $35 with pre-registration due by October 14. Late registration is $45. College students and high school students are free with school identification.
Afternoon Author’s Fair (1:30-3:30) – is free to the public. Authors may sign up for a space to promote their published works. The cost for each table is $10*. The author is responsible for bringing their own books, collecting money and paying taxes as required by the state of Kansas or use the event tax id#. Authors need to bring their own table (card table size) and folding chair. Authors may set-up during the lunch break from 12:00-1:30.
Author space will be available on a first-come basis. Please fill out the attached form and return to Jan Hedges at Hedgehog.INK! 16 S. Main Fort Scott, KS 66701 (hedgesbookstore.com) to reserve your spot. Please include the following information:
Name _____________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________
Phone _________________________ Email __________________________
Tax ID# (for event taxes information) ___________________ $10 paid ______
Genre (Brief description of your published work:)
*If you attend the morning workshops, there will not be a charge for your table for the Author Fair.
Chamber Coffee Celebrates Irena Sendler Project at Milken Center Sept. 19
Join us for Chamber Coffee and a
very special celebration!
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Fly The Flag Project
FLY THE U.S. FLAG TAKING NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS
The Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site Inc. is taking new subscriptions for their “Fly the U.S. Flag” project. The Friend’s U.S. Flag Project provides homeowners and businesses, within the city limits of Fort Scott, the opportunity to fly the Stars and Stripes on five different flag holidays without the hassle of purchasing, erecting, and storing a flag and pole. You don’t even have to remember the holiday!
For $35 annually, the Friends will install a 3’x5′ flag on a 12 foot staff at your home or business on each of the following Flag Holidays in 2020:
Memorial Day
Flag Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Sign up by October 1, 2019 and you will also get Veteran’s Day 2019 included in the offer–SIX DAYS for the price of FIVE!!!
Agreements can be obtained at the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce or can be emailed to you. Additionally, Friends members will be at the Fort Scott Farmer’s Market on September 21 and 28 to take new applications and renewals. Contact Kelley Collins at 417-684-2484 or Martha Scott at 620-224-9924 for further information.
All proceeds support programs at Fort Scott National Historic Site. These include: Symbols of Sacrifice, a Citizenship Ceremony, Candlelight Tour, Youth Engagement, and many others.
Show your patriotism and help our local National Park by lining the streets of Fort Scott with our nation’s symbol!
The U.S. Flag Project is a yearly project sponsored by the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site. Once signed up, you will receive the option to renew annually.
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80s Party This Friday, Sept. 20
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A New Fitness Studio: Up Dog Yoga
For people who want to improve flexibility and strength fitness, Up Dog Yoga begins classes at 12B North Main (just north of Country Cupboard) on Oct. 1.
Regina Casner of Mound City has started yoga classes and cardio classes in Fort Scott.
The name Up Dog Yoga comes from “a yoga pose where your heart is open,” Casner said. “It’s a fun name, yoga should be fun.”
Up Dog Yoga offers both yoga and cardio workout classes every day except Friday and Sunday each week.
Classes cost $45 per month for unlimited classes, until Oct. 1, then it will go to $55 per month.
“You can get a class package or membership,” she said.
Classes offered are:
B Strong
“In B Strong, every class begins slowly, awakening all the major muscle groups while focusing on breath awareness,” she said. “You will move through a series of sweat-producing cardio and strength intervals timed to music. As your heart rate rises and falls you will surpass your physical and mental limits, revealing a new and empowered mind-body connection. Modifications are given so this is an all levels (of fitness) class.”
Power Basics
“Everyone needs to start somewhere,” she said. ” Whether you are new to yoga or just need some time to ease back into your practice, this class is for you!”
Power Stretch
“This class is for all runners, cyclers, all-day sitters, cross-fitters and never-quitters,” Casner said. “Whether you are training for a big event or sit behind a desk all-day this class if for you! These classes emphasize floor postures to stretch, open and release the major muscle groups of the entire body. Benefits of this style of classes include fewer injuries, improved sleep, and reduced aches and pains.”
Journey to Power
“Baptiste Power Vinyasa: Sweat. Flow. Transform. A dynamic practice that is the perfect blend of sweat, strength and power.”
Fitness Class Teaching for Over 25 Years
Casner has a bachelors in science degree from Pittsburg State University, majoring in recreation therapy and fitness management.
“I started teaching fitness classes my junior year in college, so around 1994,” Casner said.
“I am a Registered Yoga Teacher, certified Baptiste Power Yoga Teacher, certified American Council on Exercise Group Exercise, and Spin certification,” she said.
She just completed a tenure at Kansas University’s Recreation and Fitness Center as the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator.
“Yoga is an amazing tool that improves your strength, your flexibility and the way you move and feel in your body,” she said. “Yoga also can be a tool to help you experience more calm and focus. I am passionate about sharing yoga with others and Fort Scott is close to home and full of amazing people—so why not start classes?”
Currently, she is meeting at I Am Rehab but is moving to the new space on Oct. 1.
Details can be found at www.updogyoga.studio
and also on Up Dog Yoga Studio Facebook page.
Casner also offers faith-based health coaching online for an 8-week course called “Journey into Balance.”
“We cover eight health habits to restore health and hormones to help balance hormones, sleep better, decrease negative stress and get rid of cravings,” Casner said.
Go to restoretribe.com for more information.
Chamber Coffee: Lowell Milken Center to Celebrate 20 Years Of Sendler Project
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Fall Activities of Buck Run Community Center
735 Scott Ave.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Phone: 620.223.0386
Fax: 620-768-0487
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Phone: 620.223.0386
Fax: 620-768-0487
BRCC Hours: M-F 5AM-9PM
Sat: 8 am- 5 pm October thru April
Sun: 12noon-5 pm
Recreation Office Hours: 8am – 5pm
Fall Schedule:
September 19 Corporate Challenge Meeting
September 19 Tiger Kids Practices Begin
September 21 Fall Soccer & Flag Football Begins
September 24 Youth Volleyball Begins
October 3 Corporate Challenge Begin
October 11 Deadline for Youth Basketball
October 11 Tiger Kids Performance—Football
October 15 Adult Dance Lessons Begin
October 18 Deadline for Adult Volleyball
October 25 Youth Kick ball @ BRCC
October 26 Creepy, Crawly Crafts
October 29 Pumpkin Carving Contest & Games
November 4 Adult Volleyball Leagues Begin
November 24 Turkey Shoot
Aaron Judy: Exterior/Interior Painter
Aaron Judy began his business, H2 Painting LLC, earlier this year.
“I started working in 8th grade at Max’s Way Station (Restaurant) washing dishes, and I’ve had a job ever since,” Judy said. ” I’ve spent my whole adult life working for someone. After five years at Timken (Company), my family and I decided that Friday was my last day of making money for someone else and putting my own business to the side… I decided to finally take the leap and become fully self-employed! I look forward to embracing it and working just as hard as I was for customers!”
“I began painting in the last few years, but officially began my business as H2 Painting in early 2019,” Judy said.
“I saw a need for painting in this area, and an opportunity for me to go ahead and start my business officially,” he said. “It’s fulfilling to see people enjoy their home or business again, or maybe more than they ever have after they see it repainted.”
“I provide interior and exterior painting in residential or commercial settings,” Judy said.
He also provides metal building or barn painting, power washing and soft washing services, along with parking lot lining.
“I have done quite a few residential and commercial repaints,” he said. “I am currently getting more involved in new construction and commercial painting job settings and expanding our range and business rapidly.”
“I try to provide a quality job with an affordable price for my customers,” he said.
Judy is the owner and operator, who hires part-time time employees when necessary, depending on the job.
Contact info: 620-605-2769 or [email protected]
Air Ambulances?
The following is part of a series that National Public Radio is doing on the closure of Mercy Hospital in December 2018.
Sarah Jane Tribble shared a link to the group: No Mercy: What Happens When A Rural Hospital Closes?
The latest out of Fort Scott and the No Mercy series. Big thanks to Dawn Swisher-Anderson, who allowed me to interview her wise and well-spoken kids. Both Susan Glossip and Dawn told me last week that they did not buy a membership.
Friday Night Free Concert: The Christian Strings
This Friday night, September 20th, the Christian Strings from Mound City will perform at the downtown Heritage Park Pavilion.
The concert will include old gospel pieces as well as a few
old American bluegrass and patriotic sings.
The group includes 10 or 11 women who play dulcimers and a couple of women playing guitars.
This is definitely one you don’t want to miss.
Since space is limited, please bring a lawn chair.