To welcome 2019, Momentum Indoor Training is expanding the services offered.
” I am really excited that Momentum Indoor Training now has equipment that allows golfers to work on their game even when the weather is not favorable to be on the course,” said owner Emelia S. Whiteaker, MS, PES.
In addition to the softball and baseball pitching machines and sports performance training. Momentum Indoor Training now has a 4 ft. by 18 ft. putting green, and driving/chipping mat with nets. The putting green is made of an aerated foam technology that mimics the roll and spongy feel of a natural putting green, she said.
A variety of breaks can be easily made using the numerous shims. The roll of the green can be sped up or slowed down using a broom.
One can also practice hitting specific shots by filling one or more of the 6 holes in the green and using the side standing mat which allows you to be on the same level as the putting green.
Golfers can work on their drives and chips by using the mat to hit into the 2 different nets in the facility. There are three different sizes of rubber tees for the mat including one that allows for the use of wood/plastic tees.
Pricing for the use of the golf training aids is:
20 minutes – $7.00
40 minutes – $12.00
60 minutes – $16.00
200 minutes – $50.00
600 minutes – $125.00
“All golfers must bring in their own clubs so they can train as they play,” Whiteaker said. “To schedule, your training times call (620) 223-1803 or send them a message on Facebook: @mitrainingfs . Training times can be any time during the day but times before 3 pm must be scheduled. Momentum Indoor Training is located at 2420 S. Main St., Suite 900 (drive around to the parking area behind Tractor Supply).”
The Design Review Board will meet on Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall Commission Meeting room at 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. This meeting will be held to discuss a Certificate of Appropriateness for the building at 7 South National Avenue, 6 East Wall Street and 124 E. Wall Street. This meeting is open to the public.
For the purposes below, “Main Focus” is described as a business engaged in areas of SHOP-DINE-STAY-PLAY.
“Non-Main Focus” is described as all other businesses.
Ad Options:
Main Focus Front and Back Combo Option*: “Main Focus” businesses (those engaged in areas of SHOP-DINE-STAY-PLAY” categories) may place an ad for $150, which will include a full color business card size ad on the back of the map, as well as a pinpoint and listing on the front.
Main Focus Front Only Option: “Main Focus” businesses may have a listing and pinpoint only on the front of the map for $35.
Non-Main Focus Back Only Option*: “Non-Main Focus” businesses may place a full color business card size as on the back for $135. These businesses will not be listed on the front.
*There are 24 back page business card ad spaces available on a first-come, first served basis.
Reserve an ad by Jan. 25th, 2019.
Submit bus. card or artwork by Feb. 1st, 2019.
(If you need us to do the artwork, note that when reserving the ad).
Payment must be received before the ad goes to print or ad will not be included on the map.
The map will be printed in full-color, double-sided, and size 11×17. The front will be color-coded and numbered for easy reference. On the side of the front, there will be a listing of advertising main-focus businesses in addition to a numbered pinpoint locator.
The maps will be printed on pads in a way that a map may be torn off and taken by locals or visitors.
The pads will be distributed from the Chamber, the Convention and Visitors Bureau/Tourism Center, Visitor and Relocation Packets, and through other businesses applicable for distributing the maps. The map will also be available digitally on the Chamber’s website.
A quantity of 5,000 maps will be purchased initially, with the understanding that this may be a 6-month supply; and when the locator guide is replenished, the ad fees will be charged again. The advertising businesses will have the opportunity to make ad changes at that time. Each participating business will also have a supply of the maps to distribute.
Map will be ordered and produced locally through Chamber Member Sherry Lakeman of Campbell Printing Solutions.
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is Looking for Events Happening this Weekend and the Following Weekend to add to Our Weekend Flyer and Website Calendar!!
Have Something Going On? Let us Know!
Please e-mail details of your event to Administrative Assistant Monica Walden by clicking here.
The City of Fort Scott Public Works Department will be picking up discarded Christmas trees at no charge for City residents again this year. The pickup dates will occur on Friday, December 28th, 2018, Friday, January 4th, 2019, Friday, January 11th, 2019, Friday, January 18th, 2019 and Friday, January 25th, 2019.
The Public Works Department asks that you place the tree at the curbside off the street and call City Hall at 223-0550 with your address and name to schedule the pickup.
The discarded trees will be used to enhance fish and wildlife habitat in the City owned water structure properties.
The City of Fort Scott Administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 in observance of the New Year’s Day Holiday. The regular offices will reopen on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019.
The City’s tree and brush dump site located on North Hill will also be closed on Saturday, December 29th, 2018 for the New Year’s holiday. It will be open again on Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fort Scott City Manager Dave Martin gave the attendees of the Chamber of Commerce weekly coffee an update on the 2018 happenings in the city on Dec. 20.
“We got a lot accomplished in 2018,” Martin said. “We had some things thrown at us, but I think we stepped up to the plate.”
The following, provided by Martin, are the completed projects that were a high priority:
Tourism:
The city welcomed more than 5,500 visitors to the new tourism office at the office shared with the Chamber of Commerce, 445 visitor tours on Dolly the Trolley since July, a new lavender festival event, a new Boos and Brews Event, a new Veteran’s Weekend Celebration, the assumption of operations at the La Roche Complex and a Division 1 World Series proposal, the county law change on 30 percent food requirements allowed for the local microbrewery business.
Emergency services:
The city installed the Nex Gen Att and Hosted ITI at the police and fire department, signed a contract with the county to collaborate on Emergency Medical Services and will provide the Human Resource assistance with the services, and added a police K-9 unit with no impact to the budget.
Human Resources:
As of December 2018, there are 97 full-time and 29 part-time employees of the City of Fort Scott. There are monthly KMU training sessions and continued education for all departments. The city is working with Craw-Kan Telephone on a phased upgrade to the IT infrastructure. The city provided a physical activity initiative for its employees and also updated the employee handbook. The city provided an FSA vendor administration transition.
There are four city personnel retirements: Jon Garrison on Sept. 9, Kenny Howard on Dec. 28, Johnny Keating on Jan. 3. 2019, and Shaun West on Dec. 20. There will be a reception for Howard on Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. at city hall and reception for Keating on Jan 3 at 2 p.m. at the fire station.
Promotions this year: Rhonda Dunn to Director of Finance, Jerry Morgan to Streets Supervisor, Jason Pickert to Police Captain, Jacob May and Clint Roberts to Fire Dept. Captain, Alex Schafer, and Clint Lawrence to FSFD Lieutenant Reserves to full-time.
Dav Mohler and Cody McGehee graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.
New employees are Robert Uhler, Director of Community Development; Seth Simpson, airport manager; Bill Rost, WWC maintenance.
Those who have taken the Certified Public Manager designation, a program to prepare managers for careers in government: 2001-Dave Martin, 2014-Paul Ballou, 2015-Travis Shelton, 2016-Dave Bruner, and Traci Reed, 2017-Jason Pickert, 2018-Chad Brown and Larry Gazaway, 2019-Robert Uhler and Michael Mix.
Streets and streets:
The city spent $200,000 on streets in 2018.
The 2018 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program approved six grants in the amount of $12,000 with owner investment of $24,595.
Water utility:
The city maintained 220 miles of water and sewer lines, including 3,100 water connections, rebuilt pump no. 1 and the Fort Scott Community College booster update, added pickleball court lighting, generator load bank, and valve leash, PACP Certification, Vactor training from Key Equipment, added GIS map update, announced refusal to accept grease loads, and provided multiple repairs to the sanitary sewer system.
Community Amenities:
There was a new public golf cart shed constructed, expansion of Craw-Kan Telephone Cooperative fiber network and updates at Lake Fort Scott.
Finance/Codes:
There were 309 building permits issued for revenue of $8,340.
The number of codes cases resulting in a letter or ticket was 473. There were 27 demolition projects: nine were torn down by the city at a cost of $31,043; ten were torn down by the owner which saved $35,000; four were owner repaired; four are in process.
The three officers and director have achieved Kansas Certified Code Enforcement Officer status.
Community Development:
A Fort Scott Landbank was established.
A new direction is being taken by the Food Alliance, with the possibility of a community food bank.
A healthcare task force was formed between the city and Bourbon County.
Economic Development:
Business assistance for relocation, expansion and new businesses was provided by Bourbon County Economic Develpment Council.
A City of Fort Scott Five-Year Comprehensive Plan was approved.
The city reapplied for Kansas Housing Tax Credits to support redevelopment of the Union Building, downtown. This project will add much-needed housing for the workforce.
The city approved nine Downtown Building Improvement Grants totaling $38,904 with an owner investment of $54,898.
The airport revenue increased 75-percent in jet fuel sales from 2017 to 2018. The airport received $286,522 in Kansas Dept. of Transportation Aviation Grants from the Ks. Airport Improvement Program. Grants were completed for future airport expansion.
