The first of four Art Walks is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 25 at the Liberty Theatre Patio, 113 S. Main. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the offices south of Crooners Lounge.
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Category Archives: Fort Scott
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports May 22
The Fort Scott Police Department daily reports can best be viewed on a computer.
The department is located at 1604 S. National Avenue and can be reached at 620-223-1700.
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The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports May 18-21
The Fort Scott Police Department daily reports can best be viewed on a computer.
The department is located at 1604 S. National, Fort Scott, KS 66701 and can be reached at 620-223-1700.
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Sirens Today
The sirens that went off about 12:45 p.m.today (May 21) were because city crews were working on some equipment, accidentally setting them off, said a city employee.
Karen Gazaway, a clerk with the City of Fort Scott, said she spoke with Fire Chief Paul Ballou, who said there was “nothing for anyone to be worried about.”
Ballou said some city employees were working on equipment when the siren went off.
City Offices Closed For Memorial Day
The City of Fort Scott City Offices will be closed on Monday, May 28th, 2018 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 29th, 2018.
The City’s tree and brush dump site located on North Hill will also be closed on Saturday, May 26th, 2018 for the Memorial Day holiday. It will be open again on Tuesday, May 29th, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Design Review of 23 S. Main May 24 At City Hall
The Design Review Board will meet on Thursday, May 24th, 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 a sign at 23 S. Main and any other matters that may come before the Board. This meeting is open to the public.
Mercy Health for Life offers 4-Week Fitness Program for Ages 6-10
Kids Fit-n-Fun Program Begins June 7
FORT SCOTT, Kan. (May 18, 2018) – Your kids have no reason to complain about being bored this summer. At Mercy Health for Life, children ages six through10-years olds can remain physically active by participating in the Fit-n-Fun program.
The four-week program is designed to provide children with an opportunity to participate in physical fitness with a variety of fun activities in a safe environment.
Dates for the 2018 Fit-n-Fun program are Tuesday and Thursday, June 7 through July 3. Class sessions are 45 minutes beginning at 9 a.m. Cost is $20 per child for Health for Life members and $25 for nonmembers. Sessions will be instructed by Brianna Culbertson, certified youth fitness specialist, and personal trainer.
“The goal of the fit-n-fun program is to teach our youth the importance of daily physical activity, eating right and that exercise can be fun,” said Kirk Sharp, Mercy fitness center manager.
“We hope to see the kids take something that they have learned from the program and incorporate it into their lives, spring-boarding a lifetime of healthy habits,” Sharp added.
On the final day, kids will participate in special activities and compete for prizes.
To register, call Mercy Health for Life at 620-223-7073.
Mercy Hospital Fort Scott is an acute care hospital with 46 licensed beds, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, OB/GYN, pediatric, home care and hospice services. Inpatient care is provided with 24/7 physician coverage. In 2017, Mercy Hospital Fort Scott received The Leapfrog Group’s prestigious A rating. Mercy Clinic Fort Scott is located on hospital grounds as well as Mercy rural health clinics in Arma and Pleasanton.
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.
City of Fort Scott Seeks Members on Two Boards
Please see the following City of Fort Scott Board openings:
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One opening (City resident) on the Fort Scott Housing Authority
The function of the Housing Authority is to provide leadership, oversight and participate in board meetings. The Housing Authority Board is the legal and financially responsible governing body of the public housing authority and the first line of accountability for their performance. This board meets on a monthly basis.
_ One opening (City resident) for the Fort Scott Library Board.
The function of the Fort Scott Library Board is to review requests in reference to the library.
If you have a desire to serve on either one of these boards and meet the above requirements, please submit a letter of interest to the City Clerk, Diane Clay, 123 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. She will then submit your letter of interest for consideration to the City Commission. All of the boards and commissions serve on a volunteer basis and are not compensated. If you would like more information on this board, please contact Diane Clay, City Clerk at 620-223-0550 or [email protected]. Please submit your letter of interest by May 31st, 2018.
Water Main Work Begins May 21 on West Second Street
Public Notice
City of Ft. Scott Water Distribution Department
The City of Fort Scott Water Distribution Department will be reworking the water main and services on West 2nd Street from Osbun to Lowman beginning 5/21/2018.
Work is expected to take approximately one week to complete. Part of the work involves extending water service across West 2nd Street.
During this project, West 2nd Street between Osbun and Lowman will be closed to traffic.
Residents in the area may at times experience an interruption of water service or have discolored water and or air. The department will do all it can to keep water service interruptions and road closures at a minimum.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact City Hall at 223- 0550 and ask for the Water Distribution Department.
Fort Scott Police Department’s Daily Reports
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Buy Local Food
By Sherise Beckham, Mercy Fort Scott dietician
Awh! Spring is finally here and summer is just around the corner. With all the flowers blooming and gardens growing, who doesn’t love this time of year?
As a dietitian, I am always encouraging people to eat more fruits and vegetables; however, we rarely talk about the origin of them.
For example, who grows your produce? Where does your produce come from? What is the timeline from when it was picked, transported, displayed in the store and now in your hand? Answers to all these questions vary, and in some cases, we might rather not know the answer.
However, we live in an amazing community.
Our community is surrounded by many farmers and growers right here in Bourbon County. Many sell their fruits and vegetables every week between May and October at the local Farmer’s Market.
By purchasing there, you can find comfort in knowing who grew it, how they grew it and when it was picked and purchased by you.
Local produce can also benefit your health and your taste buds.
Local produce is loaded with more flavor.
Usually, produce sold in stores is harvested prior to peak freshness and shipped to your location. The ripening process happens during transportation and storage, rather than on the vine.
Local farmers allow their produce to ripen on the vine and then picked when ripe. Once picked, they are sold quickly to you and me, which allows us to enjoy the best tasting tomato ever!
Local produce is also higher in nutrients. By choosing local produce, you are giving your body more of those nutrients that fruits and vegetables are packed with. Again, this goes back to the shorter time from harvest to your plate, and that the produce was picked when ripe, not prior to. When your local farmer picks the produce when ripe, the produce has been given the opportunity to grow and develop to its full potential.
Choosing to purchase local produce also supports our local economy and helps keep our dollars local. Purchasing local supports your local farmers and they use those dollars to reinvest in our community.
Choosing local also allows you to ask the farmer about their common practices in growing and harvesting their crops. The more you know, the more you can buy with confidence!
Fresh produce in Kansas is limited to a seasonal basis because of the area’s growing season, but we have all summer to enjoy the produce harvested close to home.
Next time you are planning your meals or grocery shopping, consider purchasing from our local farmers: you won’t be disappointed!
Weekly Chamber Coffee/Ribbon Cutting At Riverfront Park Pavilion Thursday
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