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First Southern Baptist Church Celebrates Its 60th Year With Special Events This Weekend

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The First Southern Baptist Church, 1818 S. Main. The Family Life Center is on the right.

First Southern Baptist Church at 1818 S. Main is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024.

“It was chartered in 1963,” said current pastor, Joel Crippen.

The church currently has nursing home ministries, men’s and women’s fellowships, and they support missionaries through the Southern Baptist Convention Mission Board, he said.

The church’s theme for its anniversary is “Standing on the Word of God, Past, Present, Future.”

The public is invited to join the celebration events that start on Friday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a traveling museum, and 6:45 p.m. is the Family Life Center Dedication. The museum will continue Oct. 25-27 with daily hours.

On Saturday the Tucker Family Band will perform at 7 p.m.

On Sunday, the Missourians Gospel Group will perform at 6 p.m.

There will be free-will offerings for all concerts and the Bible Museum.

Church service times are Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Morning worship at 10:50 a.m. They average about 80 people in attendance the pastor said.

Evening services each week are at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays with Youth AWANA at  6:30 p.m.

Pastor Crippen said the mission of the church is to “spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

 

Traveling Bible Museum

Beginning on Friday, Oct. 25, a traveling museum on the Bible will be on exhibit at the church, at 1818 S. Main in the Family Life Center.

Ancient artifacts and a working replica of the press that printed the first Bible will be on display.

There will be tours/viewing and teaching classes with exhibit presentations daily at 1:30 p.m. with curator John Sliffe.

For more information contact the church at 620.223.2986

The Tucker Family Band. Submitted photo.

The Tucker Family Band will perform at the church on Saturday, October 26, at 7:00 p.m., 1818 S. Main.

The Tucker Family Band is comprised of Carolyn Tucker (keys and vocals) Fort Scott; daughter Mariam Tucker Self (lead vocals and saxophone) Peculiar, MO; son Aaron Tucker (drums and vocals) Asbury, MO; cousin Jessie Bergen (electric bass) Anderson, MO; and J Williams (lead guitar) Columbus, KS. Kitten Lagoon from Anderson, MO, is the sound engineer and emcee according to a press release.

 

As youngsters, singing and playing instruments was just a normal part of being a kid and having fun. All of the band members grew up in the church and have a passion for sharing the gospel through music. The members have been involved in worship at their own individual churches for years.

 

The TFB’s repertoire includes the beloved gospel music of Elvis Presley plus other Christian recording artists. Some of the featured songs are: I Believe, Up Above My Head, Where Could I Go, Peace in the Valley, Bosom of Abraham, Can‘t Nobody Do Me Like Jesus, and many more. No matter what your musical preferences are, there will be something for everyone.

 

There is no admission fee for the one-hour concert. A free-will offering will be received.

The Missourians

The Missourians will perform at 6 on Sunday, October 27 at the church.

What started as a male trio in the 1980s took on that traditional four-part harmony sound several years later and the group hasn’t looked back, according to their website. This vocal group is comfortable performing on concert stages before thousands, as well as in rural churches. The group’s versatility makes them a favorite among young audiences and older music lovers alike. Their ability to adapt to any setting, without compromising the message they present, makes them a favorite wherever their music is shared.

Over the past 30+ years, the group has recorded a total of 19 albums and 2 videos with their latest project “Jesus Saves”. The recording, like each performance, is a testament to the versatility of the quartet, as it encompasses a mix of both traditional hymns and Southern Gospel classics, without distracting from the Gospel message.

The Missourians have shared the stage with such greats as Gold City, Brian Free & Assurance, Ivan Parker, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, and many others.

The Missourians continue to reach new plateaus, as they consistently strive for perfection in their musical presentation of the Gospel message. “We believe we are constantly reaching new levels, lyrically, vocally, and spiritually. We believe that’s what God expects of us, and our greatest desire is to please Him in all we do,” according to their website

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FS Skating Rink Is Seeking Donations

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Fort Scott Skating Rink

Help us meet our goal for Fort Scott’s NEW Skating Rink!
Use the QR codes below to donate via PayPal, Venmo, GoFundMe.

Cash or Checks made to the Chamber Foundation also accepted. Mail or drop off to the Chamber at 231 E. Wall St. Fort Scott, KS 66701.

We appreciate everyone who has donated already to help us make this possible for our community!

Click the QR code below for a direct link to donate!

Call 620-223-3566 for questions. Click here for our Chamber Foundation page and more information.

A special thank you to our Champion Chamber members…
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Chamber of Commerce After Hours Event This Thursday at The Artificers

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Join us for an After-hours event! Hosted by Bourbon County Clay

This Thursday, October 24th

5:15-7pm, Remarks & Drawing 6pm

$2 admission for Chamber 50/50 Drawing
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to an After-hours event hosted by Bourbon County Clay. The After-hours will take place Thursday, October 24th from 5:15pm-7pm at The Artificers, located at 8 N. National Ave. There will be a $2 admission for a Chamber half-and-half drawing. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Remarks and the drawing will take place at 6pm.

Bourbon County Clay, a new woman-owned business started by Kate Freeman, officially launched as a new business in June of 2024. Located in the heart of Fort Scott, Kate has been active in the arts for nearly three decades. The studio is focused on producing quality, handcrafted pieces that are rooted in our county’s rich history. Bourbon County Clay is led by a team of artisans committed to creating work that reflects the heritage and natural beauty of Bourbon County. Proud of the connection to the region, they strive to honor it in every piece made. Visit their website bourboncountyclay.com for more details.

The Chamber encourages members and guests to attend to network and support new small business in our community. For more information, contact 620-223-3566 or email [email protected].

To RSVP for the event, click HERE, join the VIP list on the Bourbon County Clay website, and you will receive an email invitation!

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Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information. Visit the Events Calendar on fortscott.com for this & other upcoming events.

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Enduring Word Travel Museum This Weekend

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Sending on behalf of Chamber member First Southern Baptist Church…
First Southern Baptist Church invites everyone of all ages!

October 25-27th

 

The Enduring Word Travel Museum

Teaching the History and Significance of the Bible

Non-denominational Exhibit & Programs

View the authentic historical artifacts dating back to 5000 years from the Holy Land, Middle East, and Asia Minor.

Ancient Torahs, Bibles, manuscripts, and pottery.

Plus, a working replica of the Gutenberg press.

Like used to print the first-ever Bible.
See the chart below for event times or click here for a printable copy:
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Social Meals For Senior Citizens Starts November 4 in Fort Scott

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A group picture from the  Girard’s meal site, the Beach Center Senior Center. Submitted photo.

On November 4 at 11 a.m., a new place for senior citizens to get healthy meals and an opportunity for social engagement will begin at Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Avenue, Fort Scott.

Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Avenue.

 

“60+ Nutrition Bourbon County is the name of the program,” said Kathy Brennon, Executive Director of Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging.

“We currently provide approximately 1,000  home-delivered meals a month to 72 people in Bourbon County, from Monday through Thursday,” she said. “This is generally known as Meals on Wheels, but there are other organizations that provide meals to individuals in their homes.”

The meals are cooked in the agency’s industrial kitchen in Pittsburg and transported to Fort Scott to be portioned for home delivery.
The Older American Act, OAA funding has two goals:  to provide healthy meals to homebound individuals and, for those not homebound, to also provide a healthy meal and opportunities for social engagement which contributes to health and well-being, she said.
“The funding is primarily through the Older American Act which is federal funds,  and also funded by the State of  Kansas,” she said. “This funding has a required match which is provided with county funding and donations.”
Volunteers Are A Key Component Of The Funding
” For Fort Scott, there is only one SEKAAA paid staff, with volunteer staff doing the home delivery. Last year, volunteers provided over 2000 hours of assistance. Without these committed volunteers, the program couldn’t occur,” she said.
“Volunteers can be daily, one day a week, or whatever works for the person. Sometimes a business or church takes home- delivery as a project and commits to a specific day or week and they rotate their staff.”
“We do conduct background checks for all our volunteers. Volunteers frequently say they get so much out of the experience and typically people are so grateful. If someone is interested in volunteering they can call 620-305-1539 for more information.”
The Target Participants
“The target participant is individuals 60 and older. The spouse of the participant, regardless of age, and individuals less than 60 years of age with a disability, who reside in the home with and accompany a participant are also eligible to participate.”
If interested, the person must make a reservation by calling 620-305-1539.
Why this service? 
“I started at SEKAAA as executive director in 2021,” she said. “I had a vague knowledge of the nutrition program but did not realize how important it was to the participants. We were coming off the COVID restrictions, in which we were slowly opening our meal sites. Social isolation and poverty is an identified concern for the elderly in the nine-county area, Allen, Bourbon, Cherokee, Crawford, Labette, Montgomery, Neosho, Wilson, Woodson.”
“Veivek Murthy, US Surgeon General reports that there is significant health concerns associated with loneliness. He reports that the health impact of social isolation is similar to what is caused by smoking 15 cigarettes a day.”
 Social Meals Together Are Important
“Home delivery is a very important service we provide, but we also believe that people meeting together for a healthy meal and seeing and making friends is also important. In our surveys of the congregate program, 35.6% of our participants eat alone. America’s Health Ranking reports that nearly 10% of Kansans age 60 and over face the threat of hunger. Murthy’s Social Connection Advisory reports that studies have shown that socially connected people live longer and are typically healthier. We at SEKAAA made it a goal to promote social connections whenever possible.”
“In Bourbon County over 26% of the population is over the age of 60 and it is anticipated it will continue to grow,” she said. “This program helps us meet our organization’s mission of helping people age their way, by having resources in place to keep people in their communities healthy and safe as long as possible.”
  “There is a requested donation of $2 per meal, but no one is denied a meal. We do accept SNAP (foodstamps), she said.
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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Sleep Inn on October 24

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Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, October 24th, 8am
Hosted by

Sleep Inn

302 E. Wall St.

In the Downtown Historic District!

Click here for their Facebook page.

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We hope to see you there for Networking * Community News * Refreshments!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, October 24th at 8 am hosted by the Sleep Inn, 302 E. Wall St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees will receive a special gift.

Sleep Inn hosted its first Chamber Coffee and opened its doors on October 24, 2014. Join us for this special celebration of Sleep Inn hosting your friends and family, clients and co-workers, tourists and travelers, from all over the globe as they have visited Fort Scott over the last 10 years!

We will recognize some special team members who have contributed significantly to the hotel’s success and discuss plans for future renovations.

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.
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Rachel Carpenter: New FS Employee Relations and Special Project Coordinator

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Rachel Carpenter. Submitted photo.

 

Rachel Carpenter started as the new Fort Scott Employee Relations and Special Project Manager on October 10.

Her office is located in City Hall, and  she can be reached at [email protected] or 620-215-2562.

“With three years of experience at The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, I bring a strong background in grant writing, community change, and relationship-building,” she said.

“The City of Fort Scott is engaged in many exciting projects, and I look forward to building on the momentum I see,” she said. “My goal is to bring additional resources and funding to our community and to collaborate with other organizations to foster positive change. After all, we are #BetterTogether.”

Carpenter graduated from Fort Hays State University (FHSU) in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and also holds certificates in Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, and Community Development.

In her role at the City, her responsibilities will include:

  • Maintaining and monitoring project plans, schedules, scopes of work, budgets, and expenditures
  • Research, obtain, and monitor grants for projects
  • Assisting the City Manager with various projects
  • Meet with project leaders to assess their needs and define project requirements
  • Preparing budgets
  • Scheduling stakeholder meetings, documenting discussions, and generating reports
  • Promoting a positive work culture
  • Recruit and retain employees
  • Conducting regular training sessions for employees
  • Managing workers’ compensation claims
  • Handling citizen insurance claims

 

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Downtown Halloween Parade This Saturday, Oct. 26

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The Fort Scott Chamber announces the Annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat Parade!!!

SPONSORS NEEDED!

The past couple of years the attendance has been growing for the Downtown Trick-or-Treat parade with 600+ kids in attendance! At the end of the parade, we serve a slice of Papa Don’s pizza and a drink to each child who is in costume. We have been very thankful for the gracious donations from you all in the past!

If your business is interested in making a donation, please contact us! Click here to email us or call the

Chamber at 620-223-3566.

We will accept monetary donations or other items such as pop, juices, or bottled water.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 11:00 AM

10-11am: Halloween photo backdrop for pictures with your own camera.

Face painting will be offered by the Fort Scott High School Pride and Thespian Clubs!

11am: Parade will start at La Hacienda, down the west side of Main Street to 2nd, then back down the east side of Main Street to Skubitz Plaza.

Following parade: A slice of pizza and a drink will be served to the kids in costume provided through the generous donation of local businesses!

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***Businesses along Main Street will be handing out candy during the parade, and businesses not on Main Street as well as any community organizations are welcome to set up a table along Main to pass out candy, coupons, promo items, etc.***

Please email the Chamber if your business or organization will be passing out candy so we

can plan accordingly.
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What’s Happening in Fort Scott Oct. 18 Weekly Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! October 18th Weekly Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Trick-or-Treat Parade

Saturday, October 26th

Activities start at 10am | Parade at 11am

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Guided Tours on Sat & Sun: 10am & 1pm

Currently closed Wednesdays & Thursdays

until further notice.

Visit your National Park!

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

Farmers’ Market at the Gathering Square Pavilion, Tuesdays 4-6pm and Saturdays 8am-12pm!

10/18 ~ FSHS Gameday at Frary Field. The FS Tigers take on the Circle High School. It is also Senior night! If you can’t make it you can listen on 103.9 or click the link below to watch the live stream!

www.kombfm.com

10/19-12/23 ~ Trolley Tour of Historic Fort Scott (50min tour) 10am – 12pm

10/19 ~ FSCC Annual Fall Festival

9-11am at Bailey Hall 2108 S. Horton

Free Entry

10/19 ~ Core Fall Farm Fest at Shead Farm

10am-5pm

2468 Cavalry Rd.

10/18 ~ Sunshine Boutique – 18 E Wall St.

Boutique Birthday Bash

10am – 6pm

10/18-19 ~ Kansas Rocks Park Creepy Crawl

Gates open:

Friday, October 18 at noon

Saturday, October 19 at 8am

Click here for more details on their website.

10/19 ~ Heath Cannon Annual Buddy Hunt

Sign up starts at 7am Hunt starts at 8am

1536 255th st Fort Scott, KS

Auction at noon & Drawings

10/19 ~ First Presbyterian Church Smash-a-Thon

Starting at 4pm

Prices vary – Dinner and Movie will be a free will offering

10/20 ~ Fall Fun Show – Uniontown Saddle Club

2pm $2 per class or $8 total

Meeting & Cookout at 4pm

Clark Street Lights Spookfest begins & runs through October, 753 Clark Street.

SAVE THE DATE:

10/25-27 ~ Donnie Compton Benefit Bash

*Friday: 7pm – Ranch Rodeo & Broncs,

live music

*Saturday: 10am – #12 slide, Auction, #10w/8 inc, live music

*Sunday: 9am – Cowboy Church, 10:30 Exhibition Barrels, 1pm Open4d Barrel Race & Youth

10/24 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Sleep Inn. Come join us and celebrate their 10 year anniversary!

10/26 ~ Chamber Trick-or-Treat Parade

Downtown Fort Scott – Activities begin at 10am Parade at 11am.

10/26 ~ Ernie Couch & Revival at First United Methodist Church 6-8pm

Love Offerings welcome

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SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

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specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.
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In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

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Chamber Highlights
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Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
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Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
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Brita Bolton Presented Woodman Hometown Hero Award

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Jolynne Mitchell,  left and Brita Bolton. Submitted photo.

Brita Bolton, owner of Papa Don’s Pizza, was presented the Modern Woodmen Hometown Hero award in front of friends and relatives gathered at the Fort Scott Elks Lodge for the event. The award was presented by Jolynne Mitchell representing Modern Woodmen Chapter 514.

Modern Woodmen is a member-focused financial services organization that provides opportunities for members to learn, socialize and volunteer in their local community.

Every year Modern Woodmen’s 2,500 chapters have an opportunity to honor a person who has provided outstanding community service. This year’s honoree, Brita Bolton, is dedicated to our community by supporting the Chamber, providing after hours directions and support to visitors. She lends a hand up to many high school students by offering employment to meet the needs of their schedules.

Brita is a tireless worker for other community activities including delivering Christmas Baskets, providing meals for local schools and various sporting activities.

Each Hometown Hero receives a special certificate and a $100 donation to a charity of their choice.

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Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Outpost 13 West Today at 5:15 p.m.

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Join us for a Ribbon Cutting

Thursday, October 17th!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Chamber After-hours Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting to celebrate Outpost 13 West, Thursday, October 17th, from 5:15 to 6:30pm. The new restaurant is located in the Downtown Historic District at 13 W. Oak St. where the celebratory remarks and cutting of the ribbon will take place at 5:30pm.

The Bowman family is deeply rooted in Downtown and the restaurant business, owning NuGrille and Brickstreet BBQ, and is excited to present the new Outpost 13 West featuring Southwest cuisine where you design your own tacos, burrito, nacho, salad, or bowl. The business officially opened on September 23rd and this Ribbon Cutting event will officially celebrate the opening with the community.

John and Cindy Bowman purchased the building for Outpost 13 West in 2021 and started refurbishing the property. The building dates back to 1862 and was originally a livery and feed stable. The Bowman’s son Alex and his wife Carissa are part owners in the restaurant along with John and Cindy. The Bowman’s feel the new restaurant has been well received in the community and people have seemed to really enjoy the food and experience. For more information and updates on Outpost 13 West, follow their Facebook page and other social media.

Click here for their Facebook Page!

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.

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