The Fort Scott Police Department daily reports can best be viewed on a computer.
The FSPD is located at 1604 S. National, Fort Scott, KS 66701
and can be reached at 620-223-1700.
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The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports April 20-23
The Fort Scott Police Department daily reports can best be viewed on a computer.
The FSPD is located at 1604 S. National and can be reached at 620-223-1700.
Click below, then click on the image to enlarge:
Kansas History Day: Fort Scott Middle School Takes First
Fort Scott Middle School students competed April 21 at Kansas History Day competition in Topeka.
The junior group performance titled: The Walker School Walkout of 1948-The Untold Story of Corinthian Nutter took first place.
This qualified the team of Trent Toth, Katelyn Dancer and Boden Kiwan for the national competition held in College Park, Maryland this June.
City State Bank To Be Remodeled
City State Bank is remodeling its downtown branch at 202 Scott Ave.
“The building was built in 1957,” John Hill, bank president said.”We are sticking with mid-century design.”
The canopy over the drive-in window will be replaced and a new ATM island will be installed in the drive-through, Hill said.
“It will be wider for easier access for automobile traffic,” he said.
The remodel includes a new metal fascia system, new fabric awning, new wrap around awning, new stone entrance, new stone veneer and wall in the front of the building. Additionally, there will be a new sign.
Fifty-percent of drive-through transactions occur at the downtown branch, Hill said.
From 1957 to 2001, the downtown branch was the main facility.
Then a new facility was built at 1012 Hwy. 69, just south of Walmart.
“We’ve been here 18 years,” Hill said from his office at the Hwy. 69 address.
Work on the remodel will begin within 90 days and construction will take about 90 days.
“It should be completed by September 30,” he said.
Need A Job?
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].
What’s Happening This Weekend in Fort Scott
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FSHS Prom Walk-In April 21 Moved To New Gym
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.
Bartelsmeyer Estate Jewelry Sale Starts April 23
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.
Tina Banwart Memorial Run Tomorrow
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
Road Work Completes Today On Hwy. 69 In Fort Scott
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.
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports April 16-19
The Fort Scott Police Department’s daily report can best be viewed on a computer.
The department is located at 1604 S. National and can be reached at 620-223-1700.
Ministerial Alliance Offers Transient Assistance
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.
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