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New FSHS Language Arts Teacher: Erica Clark

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Erica Clark

This is part of a series of profiles of new teachers in our community.

Erica Clark is the new Fort Scott High School English Language Arts Teacher.
Name: Erica Clark
Title of position: English Language Arts
Education: Bachelor of Science in English Education, Pittsburg State University, May 2018
Experience: 1st-year teacher.  She interned and student taught in Nevada, MO,  from August 2017-May18.
Age: 29
Family: Husband, Drew Clark,  a sales manager at  Win-Vent, Fort Scott. They have a set of twins, Bryson and Laurali,  8-years-old in July. “They are excited to begin third grade at Eugene Ware this year.”
Affiliations:
“I worked as an eye technician at Quinlan Eye Center for 7 years. The last four of those years, my employer worked around my school schedule as I pursued a degree in English Education.”
Why did you choose education as a career?
“I have always loved all things literary – writing is a passion of mine. Ever since I was a child, I have wanted to become an educator. My heart has always been set on inspiring students to become the best version of themselves. It wasn’t until about five years ago when I decided to pursue this dream. I was able to mix my passions of reading and writing with my desire to help lead tomorrow’s leaders and become an English teacher – nothing is better than that!”
What is the first on your list of priorities for the position?
“I am excited to become a part of this community. My priorities right now include developing positive relationships with my students, their families, and my colleagues. I am so excited to start this new journey at Fort Scott High School. “
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New FSHS Spanish Teacher: Jennifer Michaud

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Jennifer Michaud
This is one of a series of profiles of new teachers in our community.
Jennifer Michaud is the new Fort Scott High School Spanish Teacher.
Name:  Jennifer Michaud
Title of position:  Spanish
Education:  B.S. from Kansas State University; Beginning work on her Master’s Degree this fall.
Experience:
“I started teaching upon graduation in January 2000.  I have eight years of formal classroom experience at the middle and high school levels…eight years of early childhood education.  I have also taught religious education since 2002.”
Age:  42
Family:  Married to Bill, two children:  Alec, a senior, and Alaenah, a Freshman.
Affiliations:  Kansas World Languages Association, Office of Faith Formation Advisory Council for the Diocese of Wichita, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Why did you choose education as a career?
“I have always loved to learn, and I feel that we should never stop learning.  I wanted to pass on that enthusiasm for education to others.”
What is the first on your list of priorities for the position?

“My first priority is to get to know my students.  Once I know more about who they are and what they like, then I’ll be able to design lessons that speak to their interests.”

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New First-Grade Teacher at Winfield Scott: Lindsey Davis

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This is part of a series of features on new teachers in our community.

Lindsey Davis is a new first-grade teacher at Winfield Scott Elementary School.

Name: Lindsey Davis
Title: 1st Grade Teacher at Winfield Scott
Education: Graduated from Pitt State with a BS in elementary education.
Experience: First-year teacher.
Age: 25 years old.
Family:  Married to husband, Cal, for two weeks.
Why did you choose education as a career?
“I love to see students learn, change and grow and I want to be a part of it.
I want to make an impact on my students and help them enjoy life and give them a chance to dream about life. “
What is the first on your list of priorities for the position?

“To be a good educator by making a difference in my student’s lives. And to make learning a fun enjoyable experience for each and every student that I get the opportunity to teach.”

Fort Scott, Mercy Hospital

Mercy Kids Health Fair and Teddy Bear Clinic

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Sven, Lathan Seabolt’s moose, was in excellent hands while Mercy’s MRI technologist Tina Easter took a chest x-ray during Mercy’s Teddy Bear Clinic on Saturday, Aug. 11.

FORT SCOTT, Kan. (Aug. 13, 2018) – Raising healthy kids is important, that’s why Mercy Clinic Fort Scott hosted the seventh annual Mercy Kids Health Fair and Teddy Bear Clinic on Saturday, August 11.

Children took part in free health screenings, fitness fun, and learned tips to help make good choices for healthy living.

Dolls and a variety of stuffed animals received checkups, x-rays and vaccinations from Mercy Clinic providers at the Teddy Bear Clinic. Mercy general surgeon Dr. Wan-Lin Horng was able to mend minor scrapes and cuts, too.

“At Mercy, we make it a priority to give parents and guardians the tools necessary to lead kids down the path of long-term health,” said Amy Budy, Mercy Clinic administrative assistant and organizer of the event. “At the Mercy Kids Health Fair, we bring together numerous resources from within Mercy and the community to educate our most prized asset – children. We are grateful to the many agencies and organizations for participating and making the fair a huge success.”

To learn more about primary care or to establish a physician, call Mercy Clinic at 620-223-8040.

Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy’s IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.

supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.

Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Schools

Greyhound Lodge Nearing Completion

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The Greyhound Lodge, August 8. Jim Woods is part of the maintenance crew at Fort Scott Community College who helped in the renovation of the Red Ram Motel into student housing.

The Red Ram Motel property has been cleaned up from the overgrown trees and shrubs which abounded on the property,  given new paint, doors, and floors in the individual rooms and it is almost ready for the transformation to student housing for Fort Scott Community College.

A peek at the inside of one room at the Greyhound Lodge on August 8. New paint and new floors have been completed. Furniture is next to be moved in.

Greyhound Lodge, as it is now known,  will be part of the FSCC housing options.

“We are excited to see the transformation and having it done,” FSCC President Alysia Johnston said on Wednesday. “I think the students will like it.”

All the remodeling of the building was done by maintenance staff or the construction trades class, she said.

“Kim Coates (construction trade instructor) and a couple of kids have been on it,” Johnston said. “Lane Cutler cleaned up the property. Jim Woods is a member of the maintenance team.  All the remodel has been in-house, except the floors.”

Johnny Walker was the high bidder for the Red Ram Motel sign.

The Red Ram Motel sign is gone now, purchased by Johnny Walker. Work is in the final stages before students move in, August 18-19, Fort Scott Community College President Alysia Johnston said Wednesday.

Each room will have bunkable beds. “The kids can decide whether to bunk them or not,” she said. “Each room will have beds, a small fridge, microwave, dresser.”

“It’s affordable, $300 per month per student,” Johnston said. “It’s also appropriate, supervised student housing.”

A member of  FSCC staff will be living in an apartment at Greyhound Lodge, for security and supervision duties.

A computer lab, a student lounge with a pool table, washer and dryer and kitchen will be available for students use.

Greyhound Lodge is on the north side of town, near the intersection of Hwy. 54 and Hwy. 69. The FSCC main campus is on the south side of town. Students will be moving in the weekend of  August 18-19, Johnston said.

“The students who live there can purchase a meal plan,” Johnston said. “We now have a 10-meal-plan or a 7-meal-plan, if they want to purchase it.”

 

 

 

Fort Scott, Schools

Cindy Satterfield: New Title 1 Teacher at Winfield Scott

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This is a series featuring the new teachers in our community.

Cindy Satterfield is the new Title 1 Teacher for Kindergarten through Second Grade at Winfield Scott Elementary School, Fort Scott.

Name:  Cindy Satterfield
Title of Position:  Title I Teacher for K-2 at Winfield Scott
Education:  BS Ed in Elementary Education from PSU in 1988, MS in Education from Missouri State University in 1998, and an MS with Licensure as a Reading Specialist from PSU in 2008
Experience:  Retired from Missouri with 29 years of experience. Six years as a 2nd-grade teacher in Bronaugh, and 23 years with the Nevada RV School District with years as a 2nd-grade teacher, 3rd-grade teacher, 3rd-grade Title I teacher, Literacy Coach, and an Instructional Coach.
Age:  51
Family:  Husband  – Married to Gary Satterfield for 30 years, a Plant Engineering Supervisor at 3M in Nevada.  Two sons – Jeremy, 26 and lives in Omaha, Nebraska where he works for Turner Construction out of Kansas City as a field engineer. ” He is engaged to be married to Olivia Culbertson on September 1 and we are excited to have her as our daughter-in-law!”  Her second son, Ben, graduated from Nevada High School. He will be attehnding Missouri State University this fall as a sophomore and is considering a degree in Physical Therapy.
Affiliations: She is a member of the Vernon County Retired Educators Association, Hannon Free Will Baptist Church, and the Women’s Auxiliary, and am also involved with Vernon County Relay for Life Team.
Why did you choose to become an educator?
“I chose education as a career for several reasons.  First, I truly love teaching children and find it gratifying to be able to make a positive difference in their lives.  It is important to raise our future generation to be well-rounded individuals with the skills they need to be successful no matter what path they choose in life.  As an educator, I also appreciate the opportunity to be a lifelong learner as I advance my education, attend professional development, and work with colleagues.  Every day is different and holds opportunities to be a positive influence in the life of another person.”
What is your first priority on the job?
“My first priority as I begin a “second” career in Kansas is to build positive relationships with students, their families, and my colleagues.  Adapting to the Kansas curriculum and getting familiar everything in a new district is also important, but I know it will come with time.  I am looking forward to a great year!”
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What’s Happening In Fort Scott By The Chamber of Commerce

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What’s Happening

August 10, 2018

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Livestock Sale – Fort Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd., 10am-5pm
10-11
50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott on the hour from 11am-4pm leaving from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under, last tour leaves at 3pm.
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Spaghetti & Garlic Bread Lunch for a cause benefiting: Alzheimer’s Association – Country Place Senior Living, 820 S. Horton St., 11am-1pm, $5 donation

Meal includes: traditional spaghetti and meat sauce, garlic bread, and a blueberry muffin that can be dine-in or pick-up
10
Back to School Movie Night at Common Ground Coffee Co. located at 116 S. Main St. This is a free event and will be showing several movies.

Movies listed as: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle at 2pm, Night at the Museum at 4pm, and Little Rascals at 6pm
10 Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Pavilion, 1st & Main St., downtown, 7-8pm, this weekend featuring the Hemphill Family Band.
10
 Outdoor Movie Night in Downtown Fort Scott – Star Wars Edition – Rogue One , Wall &
Main St., 8:30pm
11 Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza, downtown, 8am-12pm
11
Joe Evans performing at Common Ground – 116 S. Main St., free to the public, 9am
11
Church of Christ is having Vacation Bible School on August 11th from 9am-12pm with lunch provided. You may call Elisa at 785-214-1280 for more information. Registration will start at 8:30am
11
Back to School Movie Night! Part 2 at Common Ground – 116 S. Main St., free to the public, starts at 2pm

Movies listed as: The Goonies at 2pm, Alice in Wonderland at 4pm, and Shrek at 6pm
11
EKTEC Rodeo in Uniontown – Eastern Kansas Timed Event Circuit, Uniontown, KS Saddle Club Arena
You may click here for more information about event or to register.
11
Fort Scott’s Welcome Home Weekend – Live Band 80’s & Out at the River Room, $5 cover at the door, 3 W. Oak St., 7-10pm
12
KOMB 103.9 City Pool Party from 5-7pm. Everyone is welcome and Care to Share will have concessions. This is free to the public.
13 USD 234 Board of Education Meeting – Board of Education Building, 424 S. Main St.,
5:30-6:30pm
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Join us at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village at 2401 S. Horton St. for an informative presentation on computer scamming and how to stay safe on the internet. Get expert guidance on how to protect your personal information from criminal hackers while using your computer, cell phone, or other Bluetooth-capable device. The speaker will be John Motti, Owner, ABC Computers.
RSVP to Becky Kellum at 620-223-5550 or [email protected] by August 10th. 
14
Join Miss Val and other local families for a themed story time, featuring 2-3 books read aloud, songs or fingerplays, craft, and snacks.Along with a play table for before and after the stories. All story times welcome any-age children and teens, and most weeks offer the option of attending the same program on Tuesday or Wednesday. Some themes are based around seasons, holidays, and annual events. While others are chosen by regular attendees. This is hosted by the Fort Scott Public Library on 201 S. National Ave. at 10-11am. 
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Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm
14
T.O.P.S. Meeting Held – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 4-5pm
14
 Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza in downtown Fort Scott, 4-6pm
14
Historic Preservation Association of Bourbon Co. Meeting – Old Congregational Church, 502 S. National, board meeting at 6:30pm, program at 7pm
15
Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
15
Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 2401 S. Horton St., 12-1pm
15 Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm
15 TAG – Teen Advisory Group, Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave.,
4-5pm
16 Chamber Coffee – Scott Township Rural Fire Dept. Station, 2060 Hwy 54 or 1.5 miles W. of Hwy. 54/69 Junction, 8am
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Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm
16 Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm
17-19 Heartland Showcase Boer Goat Sale – Bourbon Co. Fairgrounds

Click here for more information about
the sale.
17-18 Livestock Sale – Fort Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd., 10am-5pm
17-18
50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott on the hour from 11am-4pm leaving from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under, last tour leaves at 3pm.
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Benefit Dinner for Paizlee from the Community and The Floyd’s Family. Our community is coming together to support a loving family of Fort Scott with a benefit dinner. Please, every donation is appreciated to help this living little girl fight for her life. If you would like tickets for the event you may click here. The food provided will be smoked pulled pork, green beans, baked beans, and dessert all for $7.00 a plate. All donations go straight to the family for expenses.
17 Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Pavilion, 1st & Main St., downtown, 7-8pm, will be at Common Ground Coffee Co. if excessive heat.
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Outdoor Movie Night in Downtown Fort Scott – Despicable Me, Wall & Main St., 8:30pm
18
1-Person Scramble – Woodland Hills Golf Course, 2414 Horton St., 8am-2pm
18
Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza, downtown, 8am-12pm
18 Flagship Romance hosted by the Bourbon Co. Arts Council – Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main St., 8pm
20 Chamber Board Meeting – Papa Don’s, 10 N. Main St., 12-1pm
20 FSCC Board of Trustees Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 5:30-6:30pm
20 Community Book Club – chose a Gaylord Dold book from the Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 7-9pm
21 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
21
Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm
21
Community Bingo at Country Place Senior Living – 820 S. Horton St., 2-4pm
21
Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza in downtown Fort Scott, 4-6pm
21
City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 123 S. Main St., 6-7pm
22
Breakfast Bingo – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 9-10am
22
FSCC’s annual Business Expo will take place from 9-11:30am. Local businesses, please call Kassie Cate at 620-223-2700 ext. 5248 or email [email protected] to register! Spaces fill up fast so don’t hesitate. No registration cost either. Take this opportunity to market your business and hire eager college students. The expo will take place in Bailey Hall.
22 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
22
 Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 2401 S. Horton St., 12-1pm
22
 Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm
22
 TAG – Teen Advisory Group, Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm
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Chamber Coffee opening. Call the Chamber at 620-223-3566 to reserve your spot.
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Employers are invited to a Lunch & Learn meeting to discover more about the Registered Apprenticeship opportunity. Apprenticeships are a tired and true workforce development strategy that have paid dividends for companies who use the program. Employers who utilize apprentices report higher productivity, higher retention rates, and a substantial return on investment.
Join us to learn more about this opportunity at the Fire Station One Community Room at 911 W. 4th St. in Pittsburgh, KS. 
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 Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm
23
 Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm
Save the Date:
August 24th – Extreme Midget Wrestling
August 25th – 6th Annual Fort Scott National Cemetery #1 Wreath Ride
September 1st – Labor Day Weekend
September 1st – 8th Annual Coed Softball Tournament for Care to Share
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The Fort Scott National Historic Site 2018 Schedule of Activities.

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4-Wheeling, Biking, Hiking

2018 Schedule of events.

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Bike Share Program

Bike Share Program is now
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Click here to view more detail about this amazing program and
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Friday Night Concert In The Park: Hemphill Family

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Ralph Carlson and Tammy Helm play as part of the Friday Night Concert on August 3.

The Hemphill Family and Friends will be the featured act at this week’s concert at Heritage Park at 7 p.m.

The weekly Friday Night Concert is at First and Main Streets and is free and open to the public.

Ralph Carlson is the organizer of the concert series, which is sponsored by the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce.

Attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs.

Lawnchairs line Main Street at for the Friday Night Concert on Aug. 3.  Lawnchairs also filled the area in front of and to the side of the pavilion. Several area musicians entertained the audience at this concert.

 

Fort Scott, Schools

Welcome Back To Teachers

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Come Show Your Tiger Pride
There is excitement in the air!

That excitement is that our school district gets to start preparing to see our amazing children and staff!

Although, the first week of school can become very stressful for both students and staff. To help overcome this stressful time, I would like our community to show their support to our USD 234 staff during the first week of school.

We would appreciate donations for giveaways to be handed out to our wonderful staff at our all staff meeting August 20th.
 
You may show your appreciation by decorating your business windows, offering discounts, or just saying thanks when you see our staff.
 
USD 234
greatly
 appreciates our community and all of your
continued
 support!
 
Donations for giveaways may be brought to the board of education or you may contact Nick Traul at 
620-223-0800 for pick up. 
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Chamber Coffee Aug. 9: 2 S. Judson

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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER

Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee!


Co-hosted by:

 
  
Location: 2 S. Judson St.
 (a property currently listed by H&H for
commercial or residential use)

Click here for the property listing on realtor.com.
Click here to view a video of the property.
 
Thursday, August 9th, 8am

 

Click here for Craw-Kan’s website

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Click here for Craw-Kan’s Facebook page.

 

Click here  for H & H Agency’s website.
Click here for H & H Agency’s Facebook page.
Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend for networking, community announcements, and to learn about the hosting business or organization.
Members may pay $1 to make an announcement about an upcoming event, special/sale/discount, or news of any kind.
Upcoming Coffees:
August 16th – Scott Township Rural Fire Dept
August 23rd – Available – contact Chamber to reserve your spot
August 30th – Avaliable – contact Chamber to reserve your spot