The Fort Scott Police Department daily reports can best be viewed on a computer.
The dept. is located at 1604 S. National, Fort Scott, KS 66701 and can be reached at 620-223-1700.
Category Archives: Fort Scott
Prayer Breakfast May 3 At FSCC
Bike Share Coming To Fort Scott
” Lindsay Madison (Executive Director of the Chamber) has done an exceptional job coordinating it all.”
Good Samaritan Auction and Dinner Today
The Good Samaritan Auction and Dinner is today, Wednesday, May 2.
The annual event is to benefit senior citizens who have outlived their resources at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village.
Chicken Mary’s dinners are served from 4:30-6:30 p.m. along with homemade desserts and the auction begins at 5:00.
“We started this specific fundraising event in 2003 doing an auction and dinner, however, we have had a Good Samaritan fund ever since the first Presbyterian Manor opened,” Ginger Nance, executive director of the local assisted living facility, said. “Each year our fundraising event gains momentum as people learn more about the mission of our organization and how the funds are used. Every dollar raised is used to help seniors who have a financial need to pay for the care that they need if they should outlive their resources, through no fault of their own. All money stays local in Fort Scott. We have never asked someone to move out due to lack of resources. This is a commitment we make to people when they move in.”
All money donated to the Good Samaritan program is tax-deductible.
The Presbyterian Village is a not-for-profit, Christian mission organization.
Nance is asking the community to get involved.
“An event of this caliber cannot happen without the help of hundreds of volunteers who donate their time, talents and resources,” Nance said. “Our community understands that a program like this is only sustainable through the commitment of supporters… who reach out to help. One never knows when it might be them who needs the help in return one day. ”
This year there will be a drawing to win a trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Drawing tickets are $5 each or three for $10. One need not be present to enter this drawing.
“The donor of the trip is a local person who has supported the mission of the Village for many years,” Nance said. ” He and many others have seen firsthand the benefits that the Village can provide family members in their time of need.”
The auction, at 5 p.m. May 2, is a large one.
“We have many super great items for the auction,” Nance said. ” We have started lining things up but we are a long way from done.”
Pictured are a few of the auction items:
Items are still being accepted for the auction.
“If people have things they are no longer using, or simply don’t need, we’d love to have them donated to the auction,” Nance said. “Sometimes people have a boat just sitting around that they haven’t used, maybe a motorcycle, a vehicle, a piece of furniture, golf cart, tractors, you name it, we can use it! We can provide a receipt to the donor and it is a tax-deductible contribution for them. Everyone wins in this situation. The person who donates their items, the person who buys a nice item they would love to own, and the seniors who benefit from this awesome fund.”
“More than anything, I hope people can understand that each person can make a positive difference in the lives of seniors in need Nance said. ” Every meal sold, every item donated, every ticket purchased, every item bought at the auction, every smile and word of encouragement means the world. Come out and see what a great time it is!”
FSCC Agriculture Program is Expanding
Fort Scott Community College Agriculture is getting bigger and better with a new facelift coming soon to the Burris building where the program resides.
The agriculture program at FSCC has been around for many years and is one of the foundations of the college itself. Approximately 800 students come through the agriculture program each year and even more continue to show interest.
The FSCC Agriculture program creates an umbrella effect for numerous opportunities to eager agriculture students. From “Farm & Ranch Management” classes to “Ag Hydraulics” in the John Deere program. The Ag program is also the host of numerous scholarship and activity opportunities including, but not limited to Livestock Judging, Meat’s Judging, Rodeo, and academic. On top of that, the FSCC Endowment Foundation offers eight agriculture-related scholarships that can stack on top of the institutional scholarships.
“Agriculture education at FSCC is essential!” says Alysia Johnston, President at FSCC. “The importance of our agriculture curricula goes well beyond what is taught in the classroom, as our students learn valuable life skills and leadership qualities that will not only help them but also the agriculture industry. My Bachelor of Science is in Animal Science and Industry. The skills I acquired while earning my agriculture degree and being a part of the livestock judging team has helped me thrive at my present job as president and working at our family farm every day.”
The new expansion is possible thanks to the generous donations from Chester Boileau and Lonnie Cleaver estates. The expansion will consist of an extra 2,533 square feet, making the building 6,680 square feet! The extension will have new offices, classrooms, bathrooms, and a trophy area to display our prestigious winnings from the Livestock and Meat’s Judging teams.
The program would not be where it is today without our amazing instructors that help shape the student’s lives every day. We are looking to add to our team with two agriculture positions currently open. For more information about the open positions, please go to www.fortscott.edu/jobs.
For more information about the FSCC Agriculture program(s), please contact Admissions at 620.223.2700 or visit our website at www.fortscott.edu.
Fort Scott Job Opps
FSCC Hosts Baseball Youth Camp May 8
FSCC Baseball Program to host annual Youth Camp Sponsored by Sunbeam Christian Preschool
The Fort Scott Community College Baseball Program will host its annual Youth Camp Sponsored by Sunbeam Christian Preschool on Tuesday, May 8th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at Lions Field in Fort Scott.
The camp is open to students ages four through 14.
Campers will receive instruction from the FSCC Baseball coaching staff and players on baseball fundamentals including base running, hitting, defense, and throwing.
The cost for the camp is $15 per student; the fee includes a t-shirt. Registration will begin at 5:00 pm at Lions Club Field.
For more information, please contact John Hill at 620.223.2700 ext. 7170 or email at [email protected]. Registration is open at http://www.fsgreyhounds.com/sports/bsb/related_links/camp.
Golf Course Improvement
The city’s Woodland Hills Golf Course is getting some improvement.
A new golf cart shed is being built east of the clubhouse that will house 40 golf carts.
The build began about 10 days ago and is expected to be complete in a few weeks, according to Shannon O’Neil, head golf professional and clubhouse manager.
J.T. Construction, Fort Scott, is the contractor for the shed.
“It’s built to store 30 golf carts that the city owns (for public use),” O’Neil said. “It will have room to hold up to 40 carts.
The cart shed is beneficial for both security and convenience, O’Neil said.
The cost of the build is approximately $65,000, which is funded basically through donations, City Manager Dave Martin said.
The golf course is hosting a junior golf camp in June and July on Wednesday mornings taught by O’Neil, who is a Professional Golf Association professional. Registration begins today, May 1.
Papa Don’s 7th Anniversary May 2
FSCC Hosts GED/ABE Graduation
Fort Scott Community College Student Success Center staff and the Eastern Adult Education Consortium hosts the GED/ABE graduation ceremony at Ellis Fine Arts on Wednesday, May 16 at 6 pm.
“The event attracts many graduates, their families, and friends,” said Adult Basic Education faculty member Aubrey Duft. “It represents a great milestone in the students’ lives, which affects the community for years to come.”
“By having the Adult Education Program located in the Student Success Center, we have seen a much easier transition for these students furthering their education at FSCC,” said DeAnn Welch-Cambers, Director of Student Success Center and Development Education Instructor. “This graduation ceremony is a celebration of a big accomplishment. Obtaining a GED is not as easy as it used to be. These students work hard and should be very proud of their accomplishment.”
Refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony. For more information, contact Aubrey Duft at [email protected] or 620.223.2700.
FSCC Livestock Judging Camp Registration Is June 1
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports April 25-29
The Fort Scott Police Department daily reports can best be viewed on a computer.
The department is located at 1604 S. Main and can be reached at 620-223-1700.
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