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Category Archives: Fort Scott
Rotary Fundraiser: Hurt’s Donuts
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Come buy the most DELICIOUS donuts around!
That’s right the Fort Scott Rotary is having a fundraiser for HURTS DONUTS!
Click here to email your donut order
for only $24 a dozen!
On the email, please note your name, phone #,
and how many dozen. You may then drop off or mail a check to the Chamber @ 231 E. Wall St. payable to Fort Scott Rotary. If payment is not received by August 17th, the order will not be placed. Orders and payments may also be mailed to Fort Scott Rotary, PO Box 1035, Fort Scott, KS 66701.
Please note ORDER PICKUP is Saturday, Aguust 25th between 8-11am at Memorial Hall, 1 E. 3rd St. If you will not be able to pick them up, please make other arrangements for someone to pick them up on your behalf.
For questions or more information, call:
Melissa Wise (620) 215-0678
Visit www.wannahurts.com for
more information on Hurts Donuts.
Thank you!
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See below to view the order form to buy the DELICIOUS donuts!
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Family Day At The Fort: Planned By Local Youth
Two groups of local youth donned the 1840s summer military uniform of soldiers and told stories of life at The Fort Scott National Historic Site on Saturday.
July 21 was Family Day at FSNHS, a new event planned by area youth to gain experience with the National Park Service this summer.
“We picked cooking, gardening and dummy guns for topics,” for Family Day, Reaghn Dowell, YCC member said.
To lead the activities, the youth wore the summer uniforms that soldiers wore in the 1840s.
“The uniforms are canvass,” Sara Stepanic, said. “They are pretty heavy and not cool.” Stepanic is a student trainee ranger this summer at FSNHS.
In the morning, three different stations were available for public engagement: a cooking demonstration, where visitors were instructed in food preparation and cooking methods; a historic garden display, where one could work in the garden and help with the harvest; and firearms drills in the use of 1840s firearms using wooden “dummy guns”.
Afternoon activities included arts and crafts for the family at one station and historic, interactive games and activities for adults and kids at a second station.
Family Day activities were presented by two groups of youth who are working at FSNHS, the Youth Conservation Corps and the Youth Engagement Team. Both groups consist of high school age students who are gaining experience with the National Park Service this summer.
The Youth Conservation Corps is comprised of Kaden Primm, Anthea Montojo, Reaghn Dowell, and Jessden Kiwan, all from Fort Scott. Sara Stepanic, Wisconsin, a college-age student trainee park ranger was the leader of the YCC group at FSNHS.
The Youth Engagement team members are Jacey Bowen, Uniontown and Emily Davenport, Fort Scott.
The Muller Family from Denver, Colorado worked on the National Park Service Junior Park Ranger Program while at the Fort on Saturday. Following the program outline, they were led in a National Park Service Junior Ranger oath by Ranger Robert Thomas in the visitors center.
The children get a book, badge, sticker and five trading cards when they sign up for the program.
Fort Scott National Cemetery Navy Memorial Donations Sought
The following is submitted by Daryl Roller
Veterans living in Southeast Kansas are thankful for Fort Scott National Cemetery. We appreciate the generous investments made in the (Fort Scott National) cemetery the past twenty-plus years. It is comforting for us, as well as our families, to know when our time comes; we will be buried in a dignified, peaceful place, with grounds attended to with exceptional care.
We are raising funds for a commemorative works granite monument, complete with U.S. Navy stockless anchor and chain to be placed in the Monument Circle at Fort Scott National Cemetery, to honor the service and sacrifice of the many sailors and Navy airmen buried there, as well as those to be interred in future years.
To accomplish this project, we need your help. Fundraising will be conducted by Olson-Frary-Burkhart Post 1165 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fort Scott, KS. We plan to have a dedication once the monument is installed. Please send your donation to VFW Post 1165, PO Box 85, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Your name will be listed in a log of contributors to be kept at the post.
We thank you for your donation to honor the past, present, and future Navy Veterans from Southeast Kansas.
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Roller’s contact phone: 913/322-6492 or cell phone: 620/215-4743
Snew White, A Fractured Fairy Tale, Performed by Area Youth
Area youth performed a ‘fractured fairy tale’ of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, entitled Snew White on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon at Fort Scott High School.
The play was a culmination of a Tiger Drama Performance Camp over the last two weeks, with FSHS Thespians assisting Drama Teacher Angela Bin in the production.
Twenty-four youth from six local schools pulled together an entertaining performance. In addition, during the camp, the students explored other types of arts and crafts, and created scenery props for the play.
The directors of Snew White were Brooklyn Lyons and Karina Kantilal. Set designer, Levi Bin; scenic artist, Mary Gladbach; choreographer, Mackenzie Peoples; sound designer, Addy Labbe; sound tech, Dominic Cannon; lighting designer, Alyx Brooks; lighting assistant Lexi Bailey; costume designer, Emmalee Bin; acting coaches, Sage Hill, Gabriel Graham, Kathelra Murray, Mesa Jones, and Jakob Slinkard.
The cast was Brayden Wilkerson, Kaiden Clary, Michaela Morrell, Kyla Korinek, Ana Rupprecht, Joanna Wuthrich, Khris Patel, Reagen Wells, Kodi Casper, Kinsley Davis, Lexi Hill, Avery Marsh, Katy Primm, Jada Malveaux, Keri Crisler, Remy Witt, Kaitlyn Leavell, Abby Wuthrich, Bryn Crisler, Caroline Barnes, Xavier Jeffrey, Cora Studyvin and Ben Davenport.
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports July 17-21
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City Tree/Brush Dump Site Open All Week
The City’s tree and brush dump site will be open from 8:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. Monday, July 23rd through Friday, July 27th, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday hours will return to normal hours which are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and normal hours will resume the following week. Residents are encouraged to take their tree damage from the recent storm to the brush dump.
City Design Review Board To Discuss 9 N. Main
The Design Review Board will meet on Thursday, July 26th, 2018 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 improvements to the building at 9 N. Main and any other matters that may come before the Board. This meeting is open to the public.
Wine, Art and Concert July 27 In Downtown Fort Scott
Stroll the Historic Downtown Main Street, enjoy some art and country music this Friday.
Hit the Bricks Wine Stroll,
Art Walk and Blane Howard Concert
Historic downtown Fort Scott will be bustling the night of Friday, July 27, with the crowd at the second Hit the Bricks Wine Stroll, Art Walk and Blane Howard concert. Main Street will be closed at 3:30 p.m. to foot traffic only between 1st and 2nd Streets so participants can safely enjoy the event.
The evening kicks off at 5 p.m. and features a variety of events to appeal to a broad audience and all ages. The art walk, coordinated by the BCAC, is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the works displayed by area artists and the sounds of local musicians.
For participants age 21 years and older, the wine stroll will feature 1.5-ounce samplings of wines from several Kansas wineries and vineyards. Cost for the wine stroll is $25 and includes a commemorative wine glass and logoed reusable wine bag for purchases. A valid ID is required at check-in located outside of 119 S Main. Only paid participants with a valid wristband are allowed to sample alcohol.
New to the stroll this year are two distilleries, TJ’s Brew & Microdistillery and Ornery Brothers Distilling, plus Fossil Springs Winery and Get Drizzled, a wine drizzle used for food toppings. Returning for the second year are Aubrey Vineyards, Flustered Blonde Vineyards, Smoky Hill Vineyards and Vogel Family Vineyards. Wine vendors will have unopened bottles of wine for sale. According to Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control regulations, distilleries may only offer product samples. Patrons may purchase food from Sam and Louie’s Food Truck.
Topping off the night, country music sensation Blane Howard will have folks dancing at Liberty Theatre beginning at 8:30 p.m. Howard recently signed a big recording contract so this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy him perform locally. Tickets for the Blane Howard concert are $35 each.
Patrons can save $10 if they purchase both the wine stroll and concert tickets for $50. Tickets are available online at mercy.net/stroll.
“The Mercy Health Foundation Board is excited to host this event once again as an opportunity for people to enjoy the history and revitalization of our lovely Main Street,” said Tina Rockhold, Mercy Health Foundation executive director. “We are grateful for the collaboration with the City of Fort Scott, the Bourbon County Arts Council (BCAC), Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, Union State Bank, the local liquor stores, and APS Staffing to make the event possible.”
All proceeds from the Hit the Bricks event will help Mercy Health Foundation Fort Scott, a nonprofit 501(C)3 corporation, purchase a new transport ambulance. Cost for the ambulance is $80,000.
To learn more about the Mercy Health Foundation or make a donation visit https://www.mercy.net/practice/mercy-health-foundation-fort-scott/ or call 620-223-8094.
What’s Happening In Fort Scott By the Chamber of Commerce
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Livestock Sale – Fort Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd., 10am-5pm
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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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Showing of “Snew White” at the Fort Scott High School Auditorium hosted by the Tiger Drama Camp
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Free Dump Day – Fort Scott/Bourbon County, Bourbon Co. Transfer Station Landfill, 2257 Noble Rd., Fri. 8am-4pm, Sat. 8am-12pm
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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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Junior Livestock Sale – Bourbon Co. Fairgrounds, 7pm
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| 20 | Ben Grace & Paul Demer at your local Microbrewery – The Boiler Room Brewhaus, 2 S. National Ave., 7:30-9:30pm You may buy your tickets for $10 at the Chamber or $15 at the door of The Boiler Room Brewhaus at the time of the show. |
| 20 | Star Wars Outdoor Movie Night – downtown city park just S. of the Lowell Milken Center, Wall & Main St., 8:30pm |
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KS Rocks Recreation Park Crawling for Down Syndrom Benefit Run
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6th Annual Tiger Baseball Golf Tournament – Woodland Hills Golf Tournament, 2414 Horton St., 8am-2pm
All proceeds go to the benefits of the FSHS Tiger Baseball Program. Call Josh Regan at 620-288-6617 for more information or to registar a team/sponsorship.
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Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza, downtown, 8am-12pm
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Family Day – Fort Scott National Historic Site, 10am-12pm, 12:30-2pm
This is fun for the whole family with activities in the morning and afternoon
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Gordon Parks Museum Cinema Saturdays – Leadbelly, Gordon Parks Museum, 2108 S. Horton St., 1-2:45pm
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Missouri State Tractor Pullers Association – Bourbon Co. Fairgrounds, 7pm
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| 24 | Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm |
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T.O.P.S. Meeting Held – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave.,
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Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza, downtown, 4-6pm
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Breakfast Bingo – Buck Run Community College, 735 Scott Ave., 9-10am
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Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford, 12-1pm
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| 25 | Adult Coloring Program – FS Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm |
| 25 | TAG – Teen Advisory Group, FS Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm |
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Chamber Coffee – Skitch’s Inc., 8am
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Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm
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Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heros – Poland 2017 Trip Reunion, 1 S. Main St.
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| 27-29 | The Polish Life in a Jar Reunion – Lowell Milken Center, 1 S. Main St., The events are three days for the 32 and families who traveled to Poland in the summer of2017. They are from all over the county and Poland. |
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Livestock Sale – Fort Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd., 10am-5pm
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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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Chamber Golf Classic – Woodland Hills Golf Course, 2414 Horton St., registration begins at 11am and tee-off at 12pm
To register or to look into more information about the event click here
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| 27 | Gordon Parks Museum presents: Wine & Design: Create a Masterpiece – Participiants will experience creating a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork using photography, pastels, and/or watercolors. The finished work will be printed on 11 by 17 paper and be suitable for framing, $25 fee, 2108 S. Horton, 1-4pm |
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Mercy Health Foundation Fort Scott Wine Stroll, Art Walk, and Concert – Wine Stroll & Art Walk from 5-8pm and Blane Howard country music at Liberty Theatre from 8:30-11:30pm, registration at 2nd & Main St.
$25 for Wine Stroll and you must be 21 years or older
$30 for Blane Howard concert and if you purchase both you will save $10
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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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Come visit the art show at Fort Scott National Historic Show! This is fun for the whole family and kids K-12 grade may put their best creations in the art show. First and second place winners will recieve a prize. The creations must be brought to the fort by July 26th at 5pm.
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| 28 | Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza, downtown, 8am-12pm |
| 28 | Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heros – Life in a Jar author Jack Mayer, Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main St., 10am |
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Dr. Roger Parris Retirement Reception – Mercy Hospital in the Catherine’s Cafe, 10am-2pm
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| 28 | Gordon Parks Museum Cinema Saturdays – The Learning Tree, Gordon Parks Museum, 2108 S. Horton St., 1-2:45pm |
| 28 | Lowell Milkens Center for Unsung Heros – Life in a Jar Performance, Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main St., 2pm |
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| 31 | Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm |
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T.O.P.S. Meeting Held – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave.,
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Harry Potter Birthday Party for Teens – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-6pm
This event is for middle and high schoolers only, based on their grade this fall. To qualify for the party, you must have attended at least one prior program and been registered for summer reading.
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Election Candidate Forum – FSHS, 1005 S. Main St., doors open at 5:30, forum at 6-8pm
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The Process of Cleaning Water
The Marmaton River is the source of drinking water for almost all of Bourbon County, except for the most extreme western portion, which has a private reservoir.
Scott Flater is the superintendent of the City of Fort Scott Water Production Department, who is tasked with providing clean, safe water from the Marmaton River to all of Fort Scott and Consolidated Rural Water District # 2 residents.
“We make water for the city,” Flater said. “But our number one customer is Rural Water #2.”
Over two million gallons of water a day is processed and sent out to the city and the county, he said.
“Everything comes through this building,” Flater said. “We have a river intake on 5th and Short Streets.”
The rural water district then sells and distributes the water from Fort Scott to the small towns in Bourbon County.
The city’s water production employees are in the middle of a cleanout process. It’s called burn out/flushing, and it’s an annual event.
“The water is safe during the rest of the year or during this burnout (cleaning out), it’s safe,” Flater said. “We are sending it out to our family and our community. It’s the highest quality.”
The cleaning out of the system is a maintenance practice for the distribution system, Flater said.
They started July 16, and if all goes as planned the water cleaning process should be completed by the end of next week, Flater said.
“The burnout won’t reach outside of Fort Scott until today (July 20),” Flater said.
Flater commended a small town in Bourbon County for being far-thinking in their water supply.
Flater said Uniontown, in the western part of the county, has been “pro-active to rebuild their water infrastructure” in the last few years. “They’ve done a great job.”
Trees in Roadway, Power Lines Down as Result of Storm
Bourbon County wide the Fort Scott Police Department had approximately 25 calls for service that were storm related, according to Cpt. Shaun T. West, Fort Scott Police Department.
Most of the calls were for trees in the roadway, power lines down or alarms due to power issues, he said.
“We did have one non injury vehicle accident in the county which may have been weather related, but I don’t enough information on it as it was worked by Kansas Highway Patrol,” West said.
“There was one accident reported,” Sheriff Bill Martin said. ” That occurred on south 69 Highway at Birch Road. The Kansas Highway Patrol worked that.”
Martin noted there were power outages in the Uniontown area.
The majority of Bourbon County was never issued a severe thunderstorm warning, William Wallis, Bourbon County Emergency Management Director, said.
“This was due to the fact that we didn’t meet one or both of the required criteria that enables the National Weather service to issue a Severe Thunderstorm Warning,” Wallis said. ” When the National Weather Service issues a warning it is sent to CodeRed who then issues a warning to the exact location within our county, per the address that the individual signs up with. That is the reason why no one received a CodeRed especially in the Fort Scott area.”