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Tina Banwart Memorial Run Tomorrow

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Spread Tina’s Love 5K & 1-Mile Fun Walk is a benefit event in remembrance of Tina Banwart, of Fort Scott, who lost her life to cancer in November 2017. Proceeds will go to Fort Scott Christian Heights, the private school that her 3 young daughters attend.

Race and fun walk will be conducted on Margrave Street, beginning and ending in front of Fort Scott Christian Heights.
Registration begins at 7:30 AM on Margrave Street between 10th & 12th Streets in front of FSCH. Race & walk begin at 8:00 AM.
Entry Fee is $15.00

Categories:
Male: 12-18 years
Male: 19-30 years
Male: 31 years & up

Female: 12-18 years
Female: 19-30 years
Female: 31 years & up

Medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place 5K contestants will be awarded in all categories!

Entry forms may be dropped off at the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce or emailed to Amy Sinn: [email protected], or mailed to Nicole Banwart, 1123 S. Crawford St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Make checks payable to Amy Sinn and write “for Tina” in the memo.

Click here for registration form or see the form in the comments:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mmNguAFtMuWaMR_RzP3ef-DRyRkn2Oc_/view?usp=sharing

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Road Work Completes Today On Hwy. 69 In Fort Scott

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U.S. Hwy. 69/South Main Street in Fort Scott in September 2017 during initial roadwork.

Traffic has been a little slow on Hwy. 69 that traverses north and south through Fort Scott.

Beginning earlier this month Heckert Construction Company,  Pittsburg, working as subcontractors of LaForge and Budd Construction Company, Parsons, resumed asphalt work on South Main Street (Hwy. 69)beginning just south of 23rd Street and ending just north of the South National Avenue.

Crews performed grinding work to the asphalt surface, to smooth it out, according to  Peter Kemmeter, an estimator with Heckert Construction today.

The corrective construction work should end today, Kemmeter said.

Finishing touches will be painting stripes on the asphalt by a four-man-crew which should be completed by 5 p.m., he said.

 

 

Fort Scott, Submitted

Ministerial Alliance Offers Transient Assistance

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The Fort Scott Ministerial Alliance, 1st Row: President Don Flanner, Hiattville United Methodist; Treasurer Allen Schellack, Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries; Luke Anker, Mercy Health Center Chaplain. 2nd Row: Eric Going, Parkway Church of God (Holiness), Melissa George, Mercy Health Center Hospice Chaplain. 3rd Row: Rod Scherencel, Seventh Day Adventist Church; Secretary Steve Cole, First United Methodist.

FortScott.Biz is doing a series of features on United Way of Bourbon County Grant recipients.

The Bourbon County Ministerial Alliance is a recipient of a grant from United Way.

Following is an interview with Allen Schellack, treasurer for the alliance.
He can  be reached at [email protected]   
or by phone at 620-223-2212, or PO Box 774, Fort Scott, KS 66701.

What service do you provide to our community?

The Hospitality Fund is designed to extend physical assistance to persons and/or families traveling through Fort Scott that have no other resources and need help to reach their destination.  The fund also meets physical needs of the residents of Bourbon County.
The alliance coordinates area nursing home services, Thanksgiving and Easter Services, Fort Scott High School Baccalaureate Service, and “See You At The Pole” Services.

How many people are served?

We usually assist an average of 45 persons/families a year.

Service hours?

The Hospitality Fund is distributed by the Fort Scott Police Dept. under the guidelines of the Ministerial Alliance.  Therefore, help is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Also, a board member can be contacted any time by the police dept. or a local church not a part of the Alliance for assistance.
What percentage of your budget is the United Way Grant?
The Hospitality Fund is funded 100% by The United Way.  Our other services are funded through annual membership dues and private donations.
The  board members are:
Rev. Don Flanner – President
Rev. Tyler Whipkey – Vice President
Rev. Steve Cole – Secretary

Rev. Allen Schellack – Treasurer

Fort Scott, Schools, Submitted

FSHS Thespians Selected To Perform In Scotland

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The Fort Scott High School Theatre Department, under the direction of FSHS Thespian Director Angie Bin, has been selected to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world’s largest and most prestigious arts festival, as part of the American High School Theatre Festival (AHSTF).

Each August, Edinburgh, Scotland becomes the most magical and exciting place on earth as performing artists from all over the world take part in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The whole city becomes a stage and visitors can view performances everywhere from playgrounds to conference rooms, from city parks to churches.

The Fringe Festival includes over 3,000 different performances of music, theatre, dance, and comedy during its three-week run.

Fort Scott High School’s performance will be showcased as a part of AHSTF in the summer of 2019.

Fort Scott High School, recognized for its entertaining and innovative productions, was selected by the AHSTF Board of Advisors, made up of college theatre professionals, to represent our community as part of the 2018 AHSTF program.

The Board reviews all completed applications and identifies the top high schools based on their most recent bodies of work, awards, community involvement, philosophies, and recommendations.

While in Scotland, AHSTF’s professional Technical Team ensures that the company’s lighting, sound, and property needs are addressed.

WorldStrides, the nation’s oldest and largest student travel company, will be making the travel arrangements for each high school group. The trip includes two days in London, England and ten days in Edinburgh in August of 2019.

A parent meeting for all FSHS performing art students interested in traveling and their parents will be held April 24 at 7:45 p.m. in Room 401 at the High School.

Contact: Angie Bin, 60-719-9622, [email protected]

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Wanted: Expired Prescription Drugs for Disposal

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Drug-Take Back Day is Saturday, April 28

 On Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., local law enforcement and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications to the parking lot of Mercy Convenient Care at 1624 S. National for free, anonymous, “no questions asked” disposal.

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is made possible through the partnership of Bourbon County Sherriff’s Department, the Fort Scott Police Department and Mercy Hospital Pharmacy.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

 

Fort Scott, Government

Fire Scene At 6th and National Is Cleared

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A fire this morning at 6th and National Avenue is still under investigation.

The building next to Petes 27, 605 National Ave., Fort Scott was reported on fire early this morning.

The building had furniture, clothing and appliances.

“It’s still under investigation,” Fort Scott Fire Chief Paul Ballou said. “There wasn’t a lot of damage.”

Two fire engines with approximately seven personnel responded to the alarm.

“We’ve cleared the scene,” Ballou said.

Fort Scott, Government

Emergency Siren This A.M. A False Alarm

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Fort Scottians were awakened to an emergency siren sounding at approximately 6:45 a.m. this morning.

It was a false alarm, according to Tracey Reed, communications manager at the Fort Scott Police Department.

“We are not sure what set it off,”  Reed said. “We have had an issue with our federal siren system…it has had to do with batteries. It doesn’t occur often. We’ll have somebody come and check it out.”

“I know people get worried,” Reed said.

There will be siren testing at 1 p.m. today, Reed said.

Fort Scott, Schools

Christian Heights Performs Tom Sawyer

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Austin Bahr performs as Tom Sawyer and Trace Evans as his best friend Huck Finn in the Fort Scott Christian Heights high school play “Tom Sawyer” Saturday night at the school.

Fort Scott Christian Heights High School students entertained the community Friday and Saturday evening with its rendition of  “Tom Sawyer: An American Legend With Music.”

The play depicts a segment of life of Tom Sawyer life, who was an orphan boy in Missouri, circa the 1840s.

The cast is as follows:

Jeff Thatcher was played by Kole Wagner, Tom Sawyer by Austin Bahr, Mrs. Thatcher by Annalyse Gilmore, Becky Thatcher by Darci Kendrick, Aunt Polly by Kendra Bahr, Sid Sawyer by Seth Lowery, Cousin Mary by Emily Davenport, Ben Rogers by Benji Banwart, Joe Harper by Jason Avery, Jim Hollis by Drake Garcia, Ted Austin by Josiah Banwart, Amy Lawrence by Lily Leigh, Lyda Hollis by Annalyse Gilmore, Widder Douglas by Annie Tarter, Preacher/schoolmaster by J.B. Lowry, Judge Thatcher by Steven Avery, Hope Austin by Emily Davenport, Suzie Harper by Kathryn Hudiberg, Faith Harper  by Marissa Meanor, Huck Finn by Trace Evans, Doc Robinson by  Benji Banwart, Injun Joe by Bryce Meanor, Muff Potter by Jason Avery, The Constable by Lucas Gilmore.

Sound, lighting, and props were by Mike Avery and Larry Davolt.

Costumes were provided by Vickie Shead.

The stage crew was Lucas Gilmore, J.B. Lowry, Brandon West, Mike Avery and Tim Avery.

Following are scenes from the play:

Tom Sawyer, Jeff Thatcher, Mrs. Thatcher and Becky Thatcher.
Tom Sawyer wins the prize for the most memorized scriptures.

Becky Thatcher and Tom Sawyer get engaged.
Tom Sawyer ponders why he is always in trouble.
The funeral of Tom and Huck.
Tom surprises the community by coming to his own funeral.

Tom swears on the Bible at the trial of Muff Potter.

Principal Terry Chance does the sound equipment during the play.
The cast of Tom Sawyer thanks Mike Avery and Terry Chance for their help behind the scenes of the play.
Members of the audience take their leave following the play Tom Sawyer Saturday evening at Fort Scott Christian Heights school.

 

Fort Scott, Government, Submitted

Fort Scott Commission Agenda For April 17

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FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION Agenda  for 6 p.m. April 17 at city hall, 123 S. Main.

I. ROLL CALL:
ADAMSON BARTELSMEYER NICHOLS PARKER MITCHELL
II. FLAG SALUTE
III. INVOCATION: Pastor – Community Christian Church
IV. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Recognition of Hair Bow Center
Recognition of Police Officer Kevin Davidson and Shawn Pritchett and Police Corporal Aaron Gibson
V. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of April 3rd, 2018.
B. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1213-A totaling $368,247.48.
C. Certificate of Appropriateness – Improvements at 202 Scott Avenue
D. Certificate of Appropriateness – Masonry part of 124 E. Wall
E. Certificate of Appropriateness – Removal of north planters at Skubitz Plaza
F. Certificate of Appropriateness – Improvements at 2 S. National
G. Approval of Street closures for Prom – April 21, 2018
VII. APPEARANCE/COMMENTS/PUBLIC HEARING:
A. APPEARANCE:
Pat Flanagan and Amy Heitman – Niece Products
Tiffany Durham – Fort Scott National Historic Site
B. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Concerning Items Not on Agenda – 3 minute limit per citizen)
AGENDA
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
FORT SCOTT CITY HALL
COMMISSION ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN
APRIL 17, 2018
6:00 P.M.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS/COMMENTS:
6:15 p.m. Resolution 21-2018 Directing the Repair or Removal of an Unsafe and Dangerous Structure and Accessory Structure located at 310 N. Cleveland
VIII. CONSIDERATION:
1. Removal of media tower at Fisher Park
2. Consideration of Sanitary Sewer Collection System repairs utilizing the Joplin Tool Box contract
3. 2018 Asphalt Project
4. Chairs at Memorial Hall
5. Workforce Recruitment
IX. COMMENTS:
A. Director Updates:
B. Commission:
C. City Attorney:
D. Director of Finance:
E. City Manager:
1. Meet and Greet – Memorial Hall – Approval of alcohol at event
2. Project List
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
I MOVE THAT THE CITY COMMISSION RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE
SESSION FOR ________________________________ IN ORDER TO
(see below justification)
DISCUSS ______________________________________. THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL BE ___________ MINUTES AND THE OPEN
MEETING TO RESUME AT ________________.
AGENDA
FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
FORT SCOTT CITY HALL
COMMISSION ROOM
123 SOUTH MAIN
APRIL 17, 2018
6:00 P.M.
Justifications for Executive Sessions:
• Personnel matters of non-elected personnel
• Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
• Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative or representatives of the body or agency
• Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships
• Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property
X. MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT: ROLL CALL