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Bourbon County, Fort Scott

Fort Scott American Legion Thompson-Harkey Post 25 Scuttlebutt

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American Legion Post 25 Colorguard. Submitted photos.

 

The new Legion year has begun. The Legion calendar runs from July 1 – June 30 each year.  Please consider renewing your Legion membership at this time. By doing so, you keep your mailbox from being cluttered with requests to renew from Legion National and you save the Legion printing and mailing costs that can be used for programs to support our Veterans and their families.

 

You can mail in the renewal notification you received in the mail. However, the quickest way to renew your membership is to go online to www.legion.org. Just follow the prompts to renew.  We’ll be notified of your renewal and will mail you your new Legion card.

 

Online renewals are safe, easy and are quicker than writing a check, finding a stamp and mailing your renewal in.

 

You can also pay your 2020 dues at our August 5 meeting as well.

 

There is a Department membership contest for Posts that reach 75% by mid-September. We are very close to achieving that goal. We’ve been the Number 1 Kansas Post for two consecutive years.  Let’s continue to set the bar high for other Posts.

 

The Legion Act has passed both houses of Congress. As soon as President Trump signs this bill into law, any honorably discharged Veteran who has served since December 7, 1941 can join the American Legion. There are many Bourbon County Veterans who can now join the American Legion and Post 25, in particular.  Invite them to our next meeting or contact me for membership applications.

American Legion Post 25 Colorguard in the opening game at LaRoche Stadium, Fort Scott. Submitted photo.

 

The Post 25 baseball team finished 4th in the zone playoffs in Humboldt. This was the 1st Fort Scott American Legion team in several years. Our players did an outstanding job competing against nearby powerhouses such as Pittsburg and Iola. Kudos to Legionnaire and Vice Commander Earl Adams who pulled together a Legion baseball team and guided it to zone playoffs. Also, we also thank our many corporate and individual donors who helped the team fund its season.

Earl Adams, American Legion Post 25 baseball organizer. Submitted photo.

 

Next year, Post 25 will get an early start on the Legion’s baseball season and through community and Post 25 support, we hope to recruit and field a Fort Scott Legion baseball team by March, 2020.  The American Legion baseball program is based on integrity and develops young men of character for our community and our nation. Our young men never gave up in a game. They played their hearts out until the last inning, even when it was obvious that the “W” was out of reach in a game.

 

A Past Post Commander of Columbus Post 3 commented how crisp and professional looking the Post 25 Color Guard is. He was very impressed with them and commented how long it’s been since he has observed an American Legion Color Guard presenting colors at an athletic event.

 

I have attached a copy of the July Department eNewsletter and the quarterly Sunflower. As a cost cutting measure, these publications are now only sent to registered  to       http://myLegion.org members.

 

 

 

To stay informed about National and Kansas Legion activities and events, go to myLegion.org and set up your own personal myLegion.org account. It’s easy to do and your information is never sold to any third party.

For more information, click below:

Sunflower july sept 2019

Kansas Legion E-Newsletter . July 2019. Carl Revised Final

 

Sick and Distressed Members

 

Legionnaires Marvin Taylor and Raymond Kalm are home recovering after being admitted to area hospitals for health issues. Let’s keep them and their families in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. If you are aware of a Legionnaire or a Legion family member in sickness or distress, please let me know so I can inform our Post Chaplain.

 

 

 Upcoming Events

 

August 5. Post 25 meet and greet at 6:30 pm in Memorial Hall. Come and enjoy the fellowship of other Veterans. Bring an eligible Veteran to visit our Post.

 

August 5. Post 25 general membership meeting at 7 pm in Memorial Hall. Our membership meetings are open to all. SAL members are strongly encouraged to attend.

 

August 8. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 25 meets in Memorial Hall at 6 pm this month. All eligible female family members of veterans are invited to attend.

 

August 8. American Legion Post 25 Color Guard meets in Memorial Hall at 7 pm this month. The Post 25 Color Guard is open to all Post 25 Legionnaires and SAL members.

 

August17. Homecoming event at Shawnee American Legion Post 327 for Department Commander, Department Auxiliary President and Department SAL Commander. See below flyer for more details.

 

Remember to check out Post 25 on Facebook. It contains current information pertaining to Veterans and their families.

 

 

 

NEW VA Shuttle August Schedule

 

VA Shuttle Service between Fort Scott and Topeka/Kansas City VA facilities is now available Mondays – Thursdays.

 

The VA shuttle departs Fort Scott and depending upon the destination, riders can be picked up in Pleasanton, Louisburg and Ottawa. A rider must be at one the designated pickup locations.

 

The shuttle will go to either Topeka or Kansas City, but not both cities on the same day. The city destination is based upon the 1st Rider who calls to schedule a seat for either Topeka or Kansas City.

 

Shuttle seating is limited. Riders must schedule a seat by calling 785-925-0261 and leaving a message with their appointment day and time and a call back telephone number.

 

Veterans needing a caregiver to ride with them must let the scheduler know. Shuttle seating is limited so only authorized caregivers can accompany the Veteran.

 

Appointments can also be scheduled by email through [email protected].

 

Appointments must be between 9 am and 1 pm.

 

Contact shuttle coordinator Carl Jowers at 785-925-0261 or [email protected] with any questions you might have regarding the shuttle usage or for more information.

 

Carl Jowers. Commander

Fort Scott American Legion Post 25

Telephone: 620.215.1688

Email: [email protected]

Business, Fort Scott, Jobs

Young Entrepreneur: Hannah Vann

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Hannah Vann, owner of Quick & Clean Auto Detail. Photos Submitted by Erin Vann.

This is part of a series that features area entrepreneurs under 30 years of age.

If you know of someone deserving this publicity, email  [email protected] with your name, why you are nominating the entrepreneur, their name and email/phone number.

 

Hannah Vann of Fort Scott, 16, was nominated to be featured as a young entrepreneur by her aunt, Trisha Newton.
In May 2018 Vann started her business, Quick & Clean Auto Detail, working from her home.

“Last year when trying to work while being involved in sports and school she was finding it hard to find a job that worked well with her schedule,” Newton said. “So she decided to start detailing cars during her spare time.”

Hannah said the original reason for learning to detail cars was an argument with her mom.

“I started my business after my mother and I got into an argument over me being sassy,” Vann said. “As a punishment she made me clean our Suburban.”

“She and my aunt always said it would be nice to have a good clean, rather than a $100 detail, of their cars,” Vann said. “I realized I had an amazing opportunity to start a successful business, that also worked around all of my sports and school activities.”

Hannah is the daughter of Tarrell and Erin Vann.

“The unique part about her detailing is that she is not charging a ton like a normal detail costs, instead making it an affordable, quick clean,” Newton said.  “Your basic vacuum/wipe down etc. for those busy people on the go and don’t want to spend an arm and a leg!”

The service includes an interior vacuum,  and cleaning of windows, floor mats, dash, console, doors, door and seat trim.

“I charge $35 for cars and trucks and SUV’s start at $45,”  Vann said.

“She has kept very busy all summer and continues to work hard for her customers,” Newton said.

“I have approximately 40 costumers,” Vann said.

Van can be reached at 620-224-8555.

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

Cherry Jammers Perform at Friday Night Free Concert

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The Friday Night Free Concert at Heritage Park this week will feature the Cherry Jammers music ensemble from the Cherry Grove Baptist Church.

It is held at 7 p.m. at the corner of Main and First Street in downtown Fort Scott.

“This group is one of our favorites who have performed for us for many years,” Ralph Carlson, event organizer for the Chamber of Commerce, said. “The group sings hymns and gospel classics. The group combines vocal and various musical instruments.”

Come early and bring a lawn chair as seating is limited.

In the event of bad weather the event will move to The Common Grounds Coffee Shop on Main Street.

Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Government, Kansas

LEGION Act signed into law The American Legion July 30

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In a significant legislative victory for The American Legion, President Trump signed a bill July 30 that declares the United States has been in a state of war since Dec. 7, 1941.
The American Legion sought the declaration as a way to honor approximately 1,600 U.S. service members who were killed or wounded during previously undeclared periods of war.

The LEGION Act (Let Everyone Get Involved In Opportunities for National Service Act) also opens the door for approximately 6 million veterans to access American Legion programs and benefits for which they previously had not been eligible.
“Recognizing the service of these wartime veterans is the right thing do and it is long overdue,” National Commander Brett Reistad said. “The families of those who were killed or wounded during these wartime acts should take pride in knowing that we recognize their sacrifice and service. Moreover, we are proud to welcome any of the six million living veterans from the previously unrecognized periods into our organization and call them ‘Legionnaires.’”

Now that the legislation has been signed, The American Legion’s eligibility criteria immediately changes from seven war eras to two: April 6, 1917, to Nov. 11, 1918, and Dec. 7, 1941 to a time later determined by the federal government. No other restrictions to American Legion membership are changed.

The law’s journey began on Feb. 14 when Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., introduced S. 504, along with Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. A companion measure, H.R. 1641, was introduced in the House by Reps. Lou Correa, D-Calif., and Ben Cline, R-Va.
Reistad expressed gratitude to the bipartisan members of Congress for passing the legislation.
“We are grateful that President Trump fully acknowledges the importance of The American Legion by signing the LEGION Act in the White House today – just one week after it passed the House of Representatives,” Reistad said. “In an era of partisan gridlock, Republicans and Democrats in Congress overwhelmingly recognized the importance of allowing thousands of honorable but previously ineligible veterans the right to join the largest and most influential veterans organization in the country.”

Reistad pointed out that existing American Legion membership applications are in the process of being updated but can still be used. “In the meantime, I recommend that prospective Legionnaires and recruiters write ‘LEGION Act’ in the eligibility date section of American Legion membership applications if they fall outside the previous war eras,” Reistad said. “The larger pool of veterans now eligible for The American Legion will also open their family members to eligibility in the Sons of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary as well.”

Any Veteran who has served one day on active duty and was honorably discharged can now join the American Legion.

We have quite a few Bourbon County Veterans who can now join the Fort Scott American Legion.  I already have four area Veterans ready to join our Post.  Reach out to Veterans you know and ask them to join us.  

Contact me for membership applications OR invite them to our next meeting on Monday, August 5 at 7 pm. All they need in order to join our Post is proof of honorable service and their first year’s dues of $40

Carl Jowers. Post 25 Commander.

620-215-1688.

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

U234 BOE Special Meeting Minutes of July 30

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Members of the USD 234 Board of education met on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, for a special noon meeting at the Fort Scott Middle School Community Room.

President David Stewart opened the meeting.

Gina Shelton, Board Clerk, presented 2019-20 budget information.

Board members approved an Early Retirement and 4030) Employer Match Plan

Provisions and Groups for licensed employees and Match Plan

Provisions and Groups for classified employees for the 2019-20 school year.

In addition, the board approved a revised
2019-20 school calendar and ratified the 2019-20 negotiated agreement.

There were no sealed bids received for the sale of the property at 21 3 Scott Avenue.

The board went into executive session to discuss personnel matters for nonelected personnel, returned to open meeting, and approved the following employment matters:

A. Resignation of Curt Toll, high school teacher aide, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year

B. Resignation of Debra Baimi, middle school paraprofessional, effective August 16,
2019

C. Resignation of Gary Floyd, high school paraprofessional, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year

D. Resignation of Alyssa Park, high school cook, effective July 24, 2019

E. Transfer of Brenda Hill, Eugene Ware instructional coach, to elementary instructional coach for the 20 1 9-20 school year

F. Contract extension for Josh Messer, high school counselor, for the 20 I 9-20 school year

G. Appointment of Robyn Kelso as the high school attendance officer for the 2019-20 school year

H. Employment of Emily Elliott for high school vocal presentations and musical music director/middle school vocal presentations for the 2019-20 school year

I. Employment ofDelynn Abati as high school play assistant for the 2019-20 school year

J. Employment of Taylor Qualls as high school play assistant for the 2019-20 school year

K. Resignation of Stewart Guss, Eugene Ware custodian/bus driver, from his bus driver duties only, for the 2019-20 school year

L. Employment of Amy Harper as high school sophomore sponsor for the 201 9-20 school year

M. Resignation of Stacey Dawson, high school custodian, effective at the end of the 2018-19 school year

The board approved a 5% raise for administrative and classified employees for the 2019-20 school year.

The board adjourned.

Church news, Fort Scott, Schools

Bingo To Benefit School Shoe Program for Local Youth

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Come for a night of fun for a great cause!

The public is invited to Shoe Voucher Bingo from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on July 31 at Community Christian Church, 1919 S. Horton.

With  a $10 donation participants will received a 10 game packet with three cards on each game. That’s 30 chances, yes 30, to win some great prizes from local businesses.

Prizes will be listed as they are donated on the event’s Facebook Page. Click here to view:

https://www.facebook.com/events/883633282004426/

All proceeds from this event go directly to the Shoe Voucher Program.

The Shoe Voucher Program is a local program assisting area students/families with shoe purchases for the upcoming school year.

Light Concessions will be available.

This is for anyone in the community.

Please share and invite friends. Kids can play as long as they are old enough to manage their cards.

Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Fort Scott Tax Holiday This Weekend

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Fort Scott’s
Sales Tax Holiday
Weekend
This weekend,
August 2nd, 3rd & 4th
No Sales Tax Holiday Weekend
August 2nd, 3rd & 4th
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an opportunity for shoppers to save money
August 2nd through the 4th.
Select retailers will be offering a
Sales Tax Holiday by volunteering to pay the sales tax for shoppers.
Enjoy a 9.4% discount this weekend at these participating merchants:
Bids & Dibs
Books & Grannies
The Electronic Store
Fort Scott Gun & Pawn
Hedgehog.INK
J & W Sports
Papa Don’s Pizza
Ruddick’s Furniture
Sekan’s Occasion Shops
Sunshine Boutique
These stores offer a variety of merchandise including apparel, home décor both new and repurposed, school supplies and much more.
There is no need to cross the border during this No Sales Tax Holiday Weekend.
Save money,
Shop local,
Shop Fort Scott!
Bourbon County, Fort Scott

Beacon Receives Grant From SEK Foundation

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Beacon Director Gary Murrell with Receptionist Patty Mowen. Photo by Carol MacArthur.

The Beacon, a local helping agency,  recently received a grant for an equipment upgrade for the frozen meat products it distributes to qualified clientele.

The $2,300 dollar grant was received from the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas for another cooler for the agency,  said Board Chairwoman Carol MacArthur.

The grant is for freezer space to serve existing and expanding clientele because more space is needed, she said.
“The products come from Kansas Food Bank, Feeding America, and many generous donations by Bourbon County citizens and organizations,” Director Gary Murrell said.
“More freezer space is needed so that when opportunities arise to buy larger amounts more cheaply, we can do that,” Foord Service Manager Dave Gillen said. “Too, when we alert Kansas Food Bank that we have more freezer space, they will consider that in allocating larger amounts to the Beacon.”
The Beacon is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, with two exceptions:  the second and fourth  Tuesdays when the agency is open 4:30-7 p.m. and not in the daytime.
The Beacon provides food services and financial assistance, which could include assistance with prescriptions, travel to work or to a medical facility, rent, utilities, and much more.

Murrell is the director, Gillen is the foodservice manager and receptionist is Patty Mowen.

“The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas hosts individual charitable funds, created by donors who have a passion for giving back to their community.  Grants from the funds assist people throughout Southeast Kansas and many charities beyond Kansas. Call the Foundation, 620 231 8897 with questions about the Community Foundation and its many services available for donors.”

Dave Gillen is the food service director for the Beacon. Photo by Carol MacArthur.
Business, Fort Scott

LaRoche Building Renovation Ongoing

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The LaRoche Buildings at the corner of Wall Street and National Avenue.
The buildings at the corner of Wall Street and National Avenue are getting a major renovation, as many who drive past the prominent corner have noticed.
The work is being done by Jennifer LaRoche.
 LaRoche is the sole owner of the buildings and has been acting as the general contractor of the renovation.
“It is coming along and it has been a fun process so far,” LaRoche said.
When completed one of the storefronts will be the Common Grounds Coffee Shop, currently located at 116 S. Main.
“The coffee shop will be the storefront that is closest to the alley,”  on Wall Street, LaRoche said.
What the building next door will house when completed, is uncertain.
“We have a lot of ideas but time will tell,” LaRoche said. “I am just working on getting it closed-up to the weather right now.”
LaRoche purchased the buildings in January 2018.
“As a Fort Scott native, I felt that I needed to do my part in caring for the history of our downtown,” she said. “It has been a joy to work with the historical society and the National Parks and Recreation Services. The city of Fort Scott has been supportive and a big part of making our downtown great again.”
“There is not one part of it that has not been overturned,” LaRoche said. “We have opened up and exposed as much of the history of the building as we could.”
Research has been done on the history of the two buildings and will be displayed throughout the buildings when the project is complete, she said.
Storefronts are on the north and the east sides of the LaRoche buildings in historic downtown Fort Scott.

Mid-Continental Restoration, with offices in Fort Scott; Parkston, North Dakota; Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; and Kansas City, is repairing and replacing the masonry on the buildings.

Mid-Continental Restoration has a work truck inside the cordoned-off area on the north side of the LaRoche Buildings on July 24.

A three-man crew is repairing and anchoring the bricks as needed, Chris Fountain, foreman, said.

They began the process in November 2018, and “expect to be on it through the rest of this year,” Fountain said.

He currently is having difficulty finding a match for the brick facade, he said.

“The ‘bones’ are solid,” he said. “The facade is what needs to be repaired.”

One of the building’s roof has been repaired and the other is not yet completed.

“There are trees up there three-feet tall,” Fountain said.

Architects and engineers have been involved in the renovation also and currently carpenters are working inside, he said.

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

What’s Happening in Fort Scott By the Chamber of Commerce

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Fort Scott Community College Program ranks #2 in Kansas!! (See press release flyer below for more information)
To see the full list of rankings of nursing programs, click this link: https://www.nursingexplorer.com/states/kansas
If you would like more information about the FSCC nursing program, click this link: www.fortscott.edu/nursing
Hedgehog.INK will be open on Sundays and Mondays from 1:00-5:00pm starting Sunday, July 7th. During the month of July, children’s gently used books are
buy 2 get 1 free. During the month of August, adult fiction gently used books will be buy 2 get 1 free
Benefit Bass Fishing Tournaments & Raffles for Class of ’91 Grad Chad Elmer – Entry fees will go toward’s Chad’s upcoming expenses and prize money. Raffles include fishing and outdoor gear, ammo, an AR15 gun, and more! (See flyer below for complete details)
Due to the popularity of the Trailblazers program, The Fort Scott National Historic Site will be repeating the program for a second week from August 12-16. The workshop will be the same as the one held the previous week, except that 12 additional children will be able to participate
This program is open to youth ages 9-12. It will begin at 8:30 am and end at noon each day and there is no charge for the day camp. Registration is underway. To sign-up, contact Fort Scott National Historic Site at (620) 223-0310 or e-mail your name and phone number to: [email protected]
Horticulture Services in Fort Scott – Krista Harding, Horticulture Agent for the Southwind Extension District, has office hours at the Extension office inside the Bourbon County Courthouse every Thursday
In an effort to better serve residents of Fort Scott and the surrounding communities, Krista is there weekly to answer questions and offer advice on lawn and gardens, trees and shrubs, flowers and insect. Bring your spotted leaves, strange looking insects or wilted flowers and let her help you! This a free service and is available to all community members. Questions? Call 620-223-3720
Save the Date: 2019 Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation Fall Golf Classic 4-Person Scramble – Saturday, September 14th at Woodland Hills Golf Course,
2414 S. Horton in Fort Scott (See flyer below)

$200 per team includes green fees, cart & lunch. Deadline to enter is September 6th.

This fundraiser will help the Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation to support programs for our neighbors with intellectual/developmental disabilities in Allen, Bourbon, Neosho, and Woodson counties.

For more information, contact Tricia at 620-431-7401, ext. 230 or [email protected]
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Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays
Fridays:  Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays:  Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
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Medicalodges of Fort Scott is holding a Pulled Pork Fundraiser to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association on Friday, July 26th from 10am-2pm (See flyer below)

Menu: Pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, chips, cookie… $5

– Drive up to the south end of building (915 S. Horton) for your order to be brought to you
– Any order with 10 or more dinners can be delivered if requested
– You may call your order in ahead of time: 
620-223-0210
 
26 2019 Chamber Golf Classic 4-Person Scramble – Woodland Hills Golf Course, 2414 S. Horton, 11am registration, chipping contest & lunch, 12pm tee-off (See flyer below)

Join us for the Chamber Golf Classic – always a great time and fun tournament! Prizes, raffles, and hole challenges!

To register a team and/or sponsorship, click HERE
26 Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Park Pavillion, 1st & Main St., 7-8pm

This Friday’s concert at the Gazebo downtown will feature “Forever Family”. Jim Dillow, brother, Ernie Dillow and sister, Shirley Showalter started singing together about 6 years ago.  They felt God leading them to share the gospel message of hope and love through music and testimony.  Forever Family enjoyed singing at the Gazebo for the last 3-4 years.  In December of 2017 Jim was suddenly taken to his heavenly home.  They discontinued their ministry at that time as the loss of their Godly and inspiring brother was so heartbreaking and overwhelming.  Recently God has opened doors for Ernie and Shirley to sing together again.  Friday evening will be their first full concert since Jim’s passing.  They, along with Jim’s wife, Susan, are dedicating this performance to the memory and legacy of their brother and husband.  They look forward to sharing; knowing God always has a plan for our lives.  Ernie and Shirley will continue to praise God and seek His guidance for future ministry

The concerts are organized by Ralph Carlson. If you or someone you know is interested in performing, contact Ralph at [email protected]
26 Flagship Romance performing at Liberty Theatre Patio – 113 S. Main St. 8-10pm

Shawn & Jordyn are returning to Fort Scott to perform music from their new album “Concentric”, along with some favorites from previous albums. Tickets are $10, seating is limited

To purchase tickets, contact:
– Deb: 620-224-8650
– Terri: 620-224-7221
– Kate: 620-224-4442

Watch a Flagship Romance video HERE
27 Benefit Bass Fishing Tournament for Class of ’91 Grad Chad Elmer (See flyer below)

CLICK HERE VISIT THE FACEBOOK PAGE HERE FOR FULL DETAILS:

Everyone who knows Chad Elmer and and for those of you who do not –  He was recently diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and they found a couple spots on the liver. He is under going some pretty aggressive chemo therapy treatment

Check-in 5:15 am @ 223 N National Ave. Ft.Scott
Tournament starts @ 6:00 am sharp (everyone starts here no early sign ins)
Weigh – in 3:00 pm @ 223 N National Ave. Ft. Scott

Entry will be $25/person. 50% of the entry fees will go to Chad to help with his up coming expenses and the other 50% will go to prize money

2 or 3 person teams, however you choose. Pay out for 1st and 2nd place for biggest stringer and pay out for the biggest Bass. Fish must be 15″ minimum to weigh in and MUST BE ALIVE!

Contact Justin Daly: 620-215-3849 with any questions
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Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza (in front of the historic fort)

Saturday Mornings, 8:00am – 12:00pm

Fort Scott Farmers’ Market is a farmer driven and run market. The farmers work hard to produce the very finest produce available. We also provide a great venue for community organizations to promote their mission and raise funds

We are focused on fresh locally produce farm products
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 Fort Scott National Historic Site’s Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is looking for clues during the Fort’s “Texting and Twitter – 1840’s Style” on Saturday, July 27, from 10 am until 3 pm. Open to all ages

“Texting and Twitter – 1840s style” will give you clues into historic methods of communication including quill pen and ink well letter writing, deciphering messages in Morse code, and composing a ‘tweet’ for a historic news story

All programs are free and open to the public. To participate, stop by the visitor center

The site exhibit areas and visitor center are open daily from 8 am -5 pm daily. The park grounds are open daily from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset

Visit our website at www.nps.gov/fosc
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Rollin’ For Sami – Cancer Benefit Ride (See flyer below)
Sami Milburn is a 2015 graduate of FSHS who was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma in June 2018. When diagnosed, Sami was a junior in college. She has had to put her education, and her career as a hairdresser, on hold while being treated at KU Medical Center. All proceeds from this ride will be going to help Sami fight her cancer

When: July 27th, 2019
Registration: 9-10:30am

Where: Fort Scott, KS
Start: 5 Corners Gas Station
Stops include: His & Hers in Walnut, The American Legion in Cherokee, and The Pink Pickle in Girard

Etc: $25 to ride (two or four wheels), shirts for the first 50 riders, silent auction, and Copperhead Nation to play at conclusion of ride!

Visit the “Rollin’ For Sami” Facebook page by clicking this link:  https://www.facebook.com/Rollin-For-Sami-345127172851873/
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Cinema Saturdays at the Gordon Parks Museum – FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton, 12-2pm

The Gordon Parks Museum will show the films of Gordon Parks on Saturdays this summer starting on June 8 at 12:00 p.m. in the museum on the FSCC campus.  This free event will feature Mr. Parks’ films and one of Kevin Willmott’s films
27 The Wayward Bettys benefit concert for Fort Scott Paws & Claws Animal Shelter at Boiler Room Brewhaus – 2 S. National, 7pm (See flyer below)

This is a benefit concert raising funds for Fort Scott Paws & Claws Animal Shelter

Tickets are $10 in advance & may be purchased at the following:
– Fort Scott Paws & Claws Animal Shelter – 8 N. Judson
– Boiler Room Brewhaus – 2 S. National Ave.
– Chamber of Commerce – 231 E. Wall St.
28 Team Trivia at the Boiler Room Brewhaus –
10 S. National, 3-5pm

Exciting, fun and challenging team trivia. Put your team together (maximum of 8 teams, maximum of
5 members on a team)

$5 per person. Cash prizes for winning team.
Pre-register at the tap room
30-31 Summer Reading Program: Superheroes & Sci-Fi –
FS Public Library, 201 S. National, 10am-12pm

With guest author Cathy Werling
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T.O.P.S Meetings held weekly on Tuesdays at Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 10:30am
30 Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room,
2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm
30 Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza (in front of the historic fort)

Tuesday evenings, 8:00am – 12:00pm

Fort Scott Farmers’ Market is a farmer driven and run market. The farmers work hard to produce the very finest produce available. We also provide a great venue for community organizations to promote their mission and raise funds. We are focused on fresh locally produce farm products
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Economic Development Priority Planning Session – Bourbon County Commission Room, 210 S. National Ave., 1st Floor, County Courthouse, 5:30-7pm

Economic Development Director will be presenting findings of community assessments and ask for feedback into setting priorities.
We will ask:
Where do you want to see our community 5-10 years from now?
What, from your perspective, will move our county forward?
What are our strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities?
What are the urgent (if any) needs right now?
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Dine & Donate event at Papa Don’s to benefit Walk to End Alzheimer’s (See flyer below)

On July 31st Papa Don’s will donate 10% of your dining bill (dine-in OR carry-out) to Walk To End Alzheimer’s in Southeast Kansas

Visit the 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s website HERE
Visit Papa Don’s website HERE
31 Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church,  308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
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Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library,
201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm
Join us in the library events room for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and conversation. Library provides coloring pages, pens and pencils, and snacks. Bring your own beverage of choice (no alcohol, please)
31 Teen & Tween Summer Reading Wrap-Up: Harry Potter Birthday Party – FS Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 5-6pm
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Shoe Voucher Bingo Fundraiser at Community Christian Church – 1919 S. Horton, 6:30-9:30pm (See flyer below)

Back to School Shoe Vouchers!!
Join us for a night of fun to help area students in need receive a $15 voucher for back to school shoes.  In recent years we have provided for students K-5th but want to expand that grade range to include MS & HS students as well

$10 donation for a 10 game pack with 3 cards on each game. Light concession will also be available
Visit CCC’s website: http://www.cccfortscott.com/
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Iraq in the Bible – First Southern Baptist Church,
1818 S. Main, 6:30pm

A special presentation of “Iraq in the Bible” will be held at Fort Scott’s First Southern Baptist Church on Wednesday, July 31st beginning at 6:30 pm. The church is located at 1818 South Main in Fort Scott. This interactive video presentation will look at the history, archaeology, and prophecies of Iraq. Israel is the most mentioned nation in the Bible. Iraq is the second most mentioned nation in the Bible. However, it is not called Iraq. Instead, Iraq is known as Nineveh, Babylon, Shinar, Assyria, Ur of the Chaldees, and Mesopotamia. Chaplain James Collins, a retired U.S. Army Chaplain, visited all of the historic locations. Chaplain Collins will be your guide through the land of Iraq. You are invited to attend this special free presentation. Bible Study small groups are welcome. For more information, call Fort Scott’s First Southern Baptist Church at
(620) 223-2986