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Artificers Art Show Opens Tonight
The Artificers at 8 N National Ave. is hosting an artist show tonight
December 6th from 5-9 pm, December 7th from 10am-9pm, and December 8th from noon-5 pm.
“We are so blessed to have returning artists that are with us every year as well as new artists that we invite because we love their art and want to offer unique gifts for purchase,” said Kate Freeman, part owner of the Artificers.
The list of Artists:
Trent Freeman (local) | Mixed Media Sculpture
Kate Freeman (local) | Clay Sculpture
Erin Shevling (KC) | Functional Pottery
Darrell Williams (Nevada, MO)| Air Brush & Graphite
Tim Kienzle (KC) | Copper Jewelry
Andrea Latham (KC) | Ceramic Pottery
Sally Brandon (Philipsburg, KS)| Fiber Artist
Kadra Nevitt (local) | Chalk Pastels
Carleen Shatto (KC) | Glass Artist
Ned DuCharme (Hume, MO) | Neo-impressionist
WREATHS GOAL IS MET
| Diann Tucker, Wreaths Across Location Coordinator for Fort Scott National Cemetery has announced that this year’s goal has been met and a wreath will be provided for every site at the cemetery during the upcoming Wreaths Day ceremony.
Tucker extends her thanks to all who did fundraising and donations to make this possible. It is only through such generosity that we can accomplish this goal. She reminds us that if you did not get to support the 2024 fundraising campaign, they are already beginning to work on the 2025 goal. This is a year-long effort in to raise awareness and support to make this possible each year. Saturday, December 14, the CFI Wreaths Across America semi-hauling wreaths for our soldiers depart to Fort Scott National Cemetery at 7:30 AM from the FSCC Harley Davidson School on 69 Highway north of Pittsburg, to arrive at the Fort Scott Cemetery about 8 AM. The convoy from Pittsburg to Fort Scott will be led by the American Legion Riders Post 25. Motorcycles and personal vehicles are welcome to join the escort to Fort Scott. Boxes of wreaths will need to be off-loaded and distributed throughout the cemetery for laying after the ceremony. Volunteers will be needed to help unload the truck. The Wreaths Across America ceremony will begin at 10 AM December 14 at Fort Scott National Cemetery, with guest speaker Alan Drake, former U.S. Army. Immediately following the ceremony friends, family members and volunteers will be asked to present wreaths to each honored soldier resting at this cemetery site. Our mission emphasis continues to be Remember, Honor and Teach. Some limited golf cart transportation will be available to assist guests from parking areas to the ceremony location. |
Please join us for this important event. We have the freedom to celebrate holidays and each day of our lives because of what our military has done and continues to do on our behalf each day.
Free Pictures With The Grinch at the Lowell Milken Center This Weekend
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Agenda For the Fort Scott City Commission on Dec. 6
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR SPECIAL
MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
City Hall Commission Room – 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
December 6, 2024 – 11:00 A.M.
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
Tim VanHoecke, Matthew Wells, Dyllon Olson, Kathryn Salsbury, Tracy Dancer
III. Pledge of Allegiance
- Invocation
- Approval of Agenda
- Public Comment – Sign up required before the beginning of the meeting on register at the entrance of the Commission Room. Public Comments are for any topic not on the agenda and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at the Commission’s discretion.
VII. Unfinished Business
- Consideration of Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 5-REV – Heck & Wicker, Inc. – Project No. 24-414 (Concrete and Dirt Work) $140,130.12
VIII. Reports and Comments
- City Manager Comments
- Engineering Comments
- Commissioners’ Comments
- City Attorney Comments
- Adjourn
Skating Rink Is Nearly Completed for Christmas on the Bricks, Parade Is This Evening
The new synthetic ice skating rink will open on Friday, December 6, from 4 to 9 p.m. on North National Avenue at the Gathering Pavilion.
The rink is a new event offered for Christmas on the Bricks Festival, and the rink will be open five weekends through the first weekend of January, according to the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce website.
Hours on Saturday, December 7 will be from 12 pm-9 pm and on
Sunday, December 8 from 12 pm-4 pm
Starting next week, the rink will be open on Thursdays as well.
Admission is anticipated to be $5/skater.
People will sign waivers, skates will be for adults and children and also assistive devices will be available.
“Please be patient with us, this is all new,” Striler said about the skating rink procedures prior to skating.
Thanks to those in the community who came together to bring this project from dream to reality, according to the Chamber of Commerce website. The rink was totally paid for by donations.
The rink room will be the skate storage area for the skate rental and for paying for skating.
The rink project had delivery and setup help through help from the following: Matthew Wells and the Great Expectations Restoration crew, Kevin Allen, Craig Campbell, Robert Coon, Jeremy Dare, Frank Halsey, Jeff Allen Electric, Scott King, Rob Pfohl, Mitch Quick, Jared Weaver, The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office for surveillance, The Fort Scott Public Library for the mobile hot spot, Heidrick’s True Value for the squeegees, Shawn Pytlowany for lighting. The skating rink room was constructed by the Fort Scott High School Career and Technical Education whose instructor is Jason Johnson.
The Annual Christmas Parade Is This Evening, Dec. 5
To kick off the festival weekend is the annual Christmas Parade. The following is the list of almost 60 participants who are scheduled to be in the parade.
The lineup begins at Wall and National, in front of the radio station going north.
Park entries as close as possible to the west curb when lining up.
The entry number should be placed on the right/passenger side of your entry. Numbers can be picked up until 5 p.m. at the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce at 231 E. Wall. If not picked up then, one can pick up at the radio station at Wall and National Avenue.
Entry participants are asked to pause briefly at the Heritage Pavilion at First and Main Street so the judges can announce your submitted remarks to tell of your business/organization/ entity.
Volunteers Still Needed
Diane Striler, the leader of the festival project, said volunteers are still needed for Saturday night for a few venues from 8 to 10 p.m.
Contact the Chamber of Commerce,620- 223-3566
Urgent Need For Volunteer Drivers For 60+Nutrition
Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging
60+ Nutrition (Formerly “Meals-On-Wheels”)
URGENT NEED FOR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
Drivers will pick up prepared meals Buck Run Community Center and deliver to individuals on a designated route within Fort Scott City limits.
Please Contact Roz Scarborough for more information:
phone: 620-251-7313
All Volunteers must complete the background check application and return ASAP before being assigned a route. You can pick up an application at the K-STATE Research and Extension Office at 210 S. National, Fort Scott, KS.
Toy Drive Next Week For Area Children
Fort Scott Fire Department personnel wanted to get involved in their community at Christmas time.
Assistant Chief Mike Miles said the firefighters saw other departments in the region do a toy drive for the community and decided last year to organize one.
The toy drive will be from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11 in front of the fire station.
“We wanted to get involved,” he said. “I’d seen it done elsewhere. We also do a boot drive in front of the department at 1604 S. National from 5 to 8:30 p.m. for monetary donations which will raise funds to buy gift cards for older children.”
“We will direct people with toys through the bay where they can leave their toys and go onto Judson Street then,” he said.
“We lower the bucket (on the fire truck) and people can drop toys in.”
Bicycle donations for ages 4-12 are needed.
The Beacon, a local helping agency and the local Elks Lodge will be the recipients of the toys that will be distributed to children.
About the Beacon
The Beacon Food Pantry in Fort Scott, KS, is dedicated to alleviating food insecurity by offering essential food assistance to households in need. Our mission is to ensure that individuals and families have access to nutritious food, supporting their health and well-being during challenging times, according to its website.
About the Elks
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the U.S.A. is a
Fraternal Organization whose mission is to:
To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share, according to its website.
Chamber Coffee Hosted by First Methodist Church
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FSHS Thespians Present Ho Ho Ho The Santa Claus Chronicles
The Fort Scott High School Thespians present the children’s theatre production of Ho Ho Ho The Santa Claus Chronicles by Pat Cook at 7 p.m. on Dec. 13 and 14 in the FSHS Auditorium.
Pioneer Drama Service describes the play this way: “We join the host for a special live edition of “The Santa Claus Chronicles” at the North Pole just a few days before Christmas. We start with a press conference where Saint Nick’s press secretary answers reporters’ questions about the jolly guy. … We also meet the elves, Eeny, Meeny, Miney, and Sol, who take care of the reindeer, and we hear from the elves who work the gift suggestion hotline. But the biggest mystery at the North Pole is where Mrs.Claus has disappeared to. Just what is she up to? Find out in a surprising ending that will leave a smile on everyone’s face.”
The production involves 44 local students in first through eighth grade and 24 high school Thespians who serve as directors, coaches, and designers
Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children. All tickets are reserved seating and are available at fortscotthighschool.ludus.com or at the door. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime.
Ho Ho Ho The Santa Claus Chronicles is produced by FSHS Theatre Director Angie Bin and senior Directors Kaiden Clary and Cooper George. Junior Junie Fisher serves as Music Director and sophomore Ava Johnson is the Choreographer.
Fort Scott Design Review Advisory Board Meeting is Dec. 10
Design Review Advisory Board Meeting
When: December 10th, 2024
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: City Hall
Topic for discussion:
- Certificate of Appropriateness for 106 Old Fort Blvd. in Fort Scott submitted for consideration.
The meeting is open to the public and the recording is available to watch on YouTube after the meeting is held.
Submitted by Lisa Dillion
Fort Scott Barber Shop Waits To Reopen Their Business
Fort Scott Barber Shop at 118 E. Wall is owned and operated by the Montanez family. They were winners of multiple awards including Best Barbershop in the Midwest when they had their business in the Kansas City area.
They moved to Fort Scott in 2021 and started a new barber shop in the historic downtown district, across from the Fort Scott National Historic Site.
A dispute with the City of Fort Scott over the safety of the historic building closed the business almost a year ago, ownerJose Montanez said.
“I am not wanting to fight with the city,” Montanez said in an interview with fortscott.biz when contacted about the business being closed for almost a year. “I just want to open my business.”
It’s been over a month since the city took down the street barriers on Wall Street.
“A lot has been said at the city commission meetings, but when I ask to sit down and talk, nobody wants it,” he said.
The work on the facade of the building has been completed, which the city had some concerns with.
“It took some time to get a reputable business to take on the project,” Montanez said. “We had a structural engineer come in who certified it wasn’t a structural wall, just the facade of the building needed to be fixed.”
“So we proceeded to replace the bricks on the facade, and the city inspector came in to give final approval. For some reason, he was stripped of his power to give final approval on this specific project, unlike any other project,” Montanez said.
“Ever since then, we have been going back and forth. For some reason we haven’t been able to open our business back up, even though it’s fixed,” he said.”The street has been reopened, which tells us the city feels safe. If they felt it was a hazard to the community they wouldn’t have opened the street back up.”
“It’s sad for us. We see many businesses closing and we want to stay,” he said. “It’s been a heavy burden.”
“The City brought its own private engineer which could not write a report as requested from the City and ended up quitting after fully inspecting the inside and outside of the property and charged no fees due to his ‘inability’ to write a report,” Montanez said.
“We fixed the facade, at this point they want to do an inspection on the whole building,” Montanez said. “It’s been a month and a half since the barriers were taken down. A dumpster has been placed in front of the building to make it look like they are keeping the public safe.”
The family of three barbers have been working in other studios and salons to make ends meet, he said.
“We want to open up the building, we want to show we are wanting to stay,” he said.
To view the story on the opening of the business: