Press Release Gordon Parks Museum Poetry Contest
Press Release 2023 Gordon Park Celebration Schedule of Events
Category Archives: Fort Scott
Chamber Coffee Hosted by Bobbie Kemna on May 18
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
AGENDA FOR SPECIAL OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION on May 17
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR SPECIAL
MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMMISSION ROOM – 123 SOUTH MAIN ST.
May 17, 2023 – 8:00 A.M.
- Roll Call:
- Jones T. VanHoecke E. Woellhof K. Harrington M. Wells
- Flag Salute:
III. Approval of Agenda:
- Public Comment:
Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion.
- Old Business:
- Consideration of Acquisition of Land for Economic Development and Construction of a Manufacturing Plant – M. Wells
- Consideration of Approval of Boundary Survey for 37+/- Acre Parcel and Certificate of Survey of a 20-Acre Parcel Split out from boundary for the Acquisition of Land for Economic Development and Construction of a Manufacturing Plant to be completed by Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc. $5,000.00 – M. Wells
- New Business:
XIII. Executive Session – If requested, (please follow script in all motions for Executive Sessions)
XIV. Adjournment:
Enter the Good Ol’Days Parade
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Be Prepared for Tornadoes: Sign Up for Code Red
Tornado possibilities are a part of Kansas weather.
The towns in Bourbon County that have tornado shelters provided for their citizens are Bronson, Garland, Mapleton and Uniontown, according to Brian Allen, the Bourbon County Emergency Management contact.
Allen is in training to takeover from Will Wallis, the former contact. He said he is not aware of any public storm shelters in Fort Scott.
“My recommendation would be what Will always told the public, and that is to have a personal plan in advance, and to seek out neighbors who may have a shelter,” Allen said. “Also everyone should sign up for Code Red on the county’s website for alerts.”
“Right now, my main function in the emergency management role is getting the necessary courses taken to be licensed which will take quite awhile,” Allen said.
In addition to emergency management, Allen still works for the county in 911, floodplain management, as well as information technology.
“I am being trained and directed by Shane Walker who has been the deputy emergency manager for many years, going back well before Will,” he said. “The EM position is no longer a full time position.”
Sign up here for the Code Red Emergency Warning System for Bourbon County
https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BF57D14BF76B
About Bourbon County Emergency Management, from the county’s website.
Emergency Management
Bourbon County Emergency Management
210 S. National Ave.
Fort Scott, KS 66701
620-223-3800 x124
620-223-3234 fax
620-224-8165
[email protected]
Mission Statement:
To provide a 24-hour operation to reduce the loss of life and property and to protect the environment. The highest priority is to protect Bourbon County residents from all hazards by providing and coordinating resources, expertise, leadership and advocacy through a comprehensive, risk-based emergency preparedness program of mitigation, management, response and recovery.
Below are links to other informative websites regarding emergency preparedness.
Outside Links
Bourbon County D3 Rural Fire Facebook page www.facebook.com/BC3FD
PUBLIC NOTICE
ACCESSIBILITY OF SARA TITLE III HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE INFORMATION
Section 324 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, also known as SARA Title III (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, PL99-499) requires public notice at least once annually informing the public of the means to access information about extremely hazardous substances that are manufactured, stored, and used within their community. Follow-up emergency notices may subsequently be issued.
Accordingly, information concerning LEPC meetings, SARA Title III hazardous materials planning which is included in our Bourbon Emergency Operations Response Plan, materials safety data sheets (MSDS), hazardous chemical inventory forms, listing extremely hazardous substances manufactured, stored, or used within Bourbon County can be obtained during normal business hours by contacting Bourbon County Emergency Management at 620-223-3800.
The Tucker Family “Gospel Songs of Graceland” Concert at Common Ground Coffee Co.
Raised on gospel music with a southern flair, the Tucker Family will present their “Gospel Songs of Graceland” concert on Friday, May 19, 6:30 p.m. at Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.
The band is comprised of Carolyn Tucker (vocals and keys), daughter Mariam Tucker Self (vocals and saxophone), son Aaron Tucker (drums and vocals), lead guitarist Stephan Kastli, and Jessica Bergen on the electric bass. Everyone in the five-member band has many years of experience playing or singing in church worship and other numerous venues.
The concert will feature a wide variety of beloved gospel favorites such as Bosom of Abraham, I Believe, Crying in the Chapel, Milky White Way, Somebody Bigger than You and I, Walk a Mile in My Shoes, plus more.
“These individuals have been making music for about as long as they’ve been breathing. So when all that experience and talent comes together as a band, it’s really something special,” concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “We’re pleased to begin the 2023 concert series with the Tucker Family. I encourage friends and family to come together as a community and help us kickoff the free concerts sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce.”
Dave Oas and Jim Butler provide the sound. Weather permitting, the Common Ground outdoor patio will be available in addition to the Loading Dock stage area.
USD Board Members Gathering on May 17
Notice of Gathering Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at
12:00 p.m.
At the Staff Luncheon and Staff Awards at Fort Scott High School,
there may be a majority of USD 234 Board Members present at the Fort Scott High School, 1005 S Main. Even though a majority may be present, there will be no school district business conducted.
Agenda for the Fort Scott City Commission on May 16
There will be a Fort Scott City Commission Work Session on Monday, May 15th, 6:00 PM at City Hall regarding Advisory Boards.
NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR REGULAR
MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMMISSION ROOM – 123 SOUTH MAIN ST.
May 16, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.
- Roll Call:
- Jones T. VanHoecke E. Woellhof K. Harrington M. Wells
- Flag Salute:
III. Invocation: M. Wells
- Proclamations/Recognitions:
- National Nursing Home Week – May 14-20, 2023
- Approval of Agenda:
- Consent Agenda:
- Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 2023
- Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1336-A – $799,127.78
- April Financials
VII. Public Comment:
Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion.
VIII. Old Business:
- Consideration of Reno-Dry Contract for Memorial Hall -– Michael Clancy
- Consideration of Lagoon Aeration Proposal – Phase II – J. Dickman –
tabled from 5/2/2023 meeting – not ready.
- Youth Activities Team (Y.A.T.) 1311 S. National going to auction, tabled
from 5/2/2023 meeting – J. Jones
- Consideration of Ordinance -Vacancy in Commission Revision for 2023
- Appearances:
- Tourism Update: J. Tough
- Business Retention – REDI
- Justin Pregont regarding the Van Fossen Apartment Project:
Consideration of Resolution No. 9-2023 – A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN HOUSING WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS TO ACCOMPANY THE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE KANSAS HOUSING RESOURCES CORPORATION
- Consideration of Application for Parade Permit – Good Ol’ Days Festival Annual Parade “Back to the Bricks with Family, Friends and Fun”: Lindsay Madison applying. All requests will be the same as last year so she will not appear.
- Public Hearing: NONE
- New Business:
- Split Case Pump for WTP – S. Flater
- Consideration of Park Advisory Board’s unanimous recommendation to fill vacancy with candidate Kimberly Young.
- Consideration of Acquisition of Land for Economic Development and Construction of a Manufacturing Plant – M. Wells
- Consideration of Approval of Boundary Survey for 37+/- Acre Parcel and Certificate of Survey of a 20-Acre Parcel Split out from boundary for the Acquisition of Land for Economic Development and Construction of a Manufacturing Plant to be completed by Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc. $5,000.00 – M. Wells
- Establishment of a Rural Housing Incentive District (RHID) – M. Wells
XII. Reports and Comments:
- City Manager Comments:
- Engineering Comments:
- Commissioners Comments:
- VanHoecke –
- Woellhof –
- Harrington –
- Jones –
- Wells –
- City Attorney Comments:
XIII. Executive Session – If requested, (please follow script in all motions for Executive Sessions)
XIV. Adjournment:
What’s Happening in Fort Scott! May 12th Weekly Newsletter
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
M’axe Throw House Ribbon Cutting/Chamber After-Hours on May 25
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Good Ol’ Days Festival June 2-3: A Fun Place for The Family
It’s that time of year, the 42nd Annual Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days, with theme this year: “Back to the bricks”.
It’s a few days of all manner of entertainment: shopping, live music, eating and seeing friends.
The event kicks off on Friday, June 2 at 6 p.m. with a parade.
Bring a lawn chair and line up along the parade route: Main Street from 6th Street north to Wall Street then west to National Avenue, then south to 6th Street.
The parade grand marshal this year is retired Fort Scott Chief of Police Travis Shelton.
Click here for parade application
Click here for vendor application.
Click here for the Good Ol’ Days website.
At 8 a.m. Saturday, June 3 will be the race called the Dragoon Charge.
Then historic downtown Fort Scott will come alive with craft vendors, food trucks, pony rides and so much more, according to the Good Ol’Days Facebook page.
“We have some great entertainment lined up for the weekend,” Shawn O’Brien, chairman of the Good Ol’ Days Committee, said.
“We will have a stage in front of the pavilion at 1st and Main,” he said. “There will be live entertainment featuring some great local musicians.”
On Friday night June 2 from 7-8:30 PM the Whisky Outlaws, a Red Dirt and Classic Country band will perform, then from
8:45-10 p.m. Bobby Degonia will perform Solid Old and New Country music.
On Saturday June 3 from 10 AM-1 PM, Zane Grimes will perform, then from 2PM – 5PM – Bill and Monica’s Excellent Adventure, who are a 90’s Tribute Band, then from 7PM-10PM, 80’s and Out.
“We will have many activities for kids like we have in the past,” O’Brien said. “The bounce houses will be located at Third and Main this year. They will run from 9 a.m. to noon then from 1-4 p.m. They will be $5 per session for unlimited bounces.”
Caricature drawings and a balloon artist will be on Skubitz Plaza free of charge, he said.
“Care to Share, a local helping organization, will host their second annual fundraiser “Children’s Cove” on Skubitz Plaza,” O’Brien said. “They will have fun games and much more to offer. For further information please contact Lavetta Simmons.”
“The annual Red Garter show will have their showcase,” he said. “They will have one show on Friday Night at 7 PM. Then they will have shows every hour on the hour starting at 10 AM on Saturday. Their final show will be at 5 PM.”
The Good Ol’ Chicken Dinner, from Chicken Mary’s in Pittsburg will be available for pick-up behind the Lowell Milken Center on Friday, June 3 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The $9 ticket includes chicken, two side orders, bread and a bottle of water.
Tickets for the Good Ol’ Days events are on sale at the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce and Regional Tourism Center at 231 E. Wall St.
From their Facebook page:
Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days Festival
Draft Schedule of Events
Where To Find Everything Fun!
Friday, June 2nd |
11:00 AM – 2:00PM (on the hour) – Trolley Rides – 231 E. Wall St (Chamber of Commerce) – Adults-$6.00, Children 12 and under $4.00 |
4:30 – 6:00 PM – Chicken Mary’s Dinner – Wall Street, $8.00 Chicken, 2 sides, & water |
6:00 PM – Good Ol’ Day’s Parade – Starting at 6th & Main St., proceeding north along Main St. to Wall St., west to National Ave., south to 6th St. |
After Parade – Pioneer Harvest Tractor Display – Wall & Main (on Wall Street between Main and National) |
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Tulsa Gellyball – Skubitz Plaza |
7:00 – 10:00 PM – Street Dance – Pavilion at 1st & MainBring your lawn chairs! Live music for all ages!
|
7:00 PM – Red Garter – Skubitz Plaza |
7:00 PM – 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament – Fisher South Ball field, Sign-up Friday Morning. Link for more information |
Saturday, June 3rd |
8:00 AM – Noon – Farmer’s Market – Wall Street – East of Main to Scott |
8:00 AM – Dragoon Charge 5K Run or Walk – Frary Stadium (9th & Main), Link for more information |
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Pony Rides – 1st Street east of Main |
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Tulsa Gellyball – Skubitz Plaza |
9:00 AM – 3:00PM (or until out of shirts) – Tye Dyed T Shirt – 2nd and Main |
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Pioneer Harvest Tractor Display – Wall & Main (on Wall Street between Main and National) |
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Kids Fun Area on Skubitz Plaza (Bounce Houses, Obstacle Course, Interactive Light Race Arena, and Dry Slide) |
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Children’s Care to Share Cove – Skubitz Plaza |
10:00 AM – Baby Contest – Memorial Hall (3rd & National), Registration Begins at 9:00 AM |
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Caricatures – Skubitz Plaza |
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (every Hour) – Red Garter – Skubitz Plaza |
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (on the hour) – Trolley Rides – 231 E. Wall St (Chamber of Commerce) – Adults-$6.00, Children 12 and under $4.00 |
10 AM – 3:30 PM – Programs and Tours – Fort Scott National Historic Site |
11 AM – 3 PM – Pavilion at 1st & Main – Music TBD |
11 AM – 11:30 AM – Artillery Demonstration – Parade Grounds, Fort Scott National Historic Site |
Noon – 4:00 PM – Balloonist – Skubitz Plaza |
NOON – 12:30 PM – Jr. Duck Stamp Art Contest Award Presentation – 2nd Floor Infantry Barracks, Fort Scott National Historic Site |
2 PM – 3 PM – Native American Dance Presentation – Parade Ground, Fort Scott National Historic Site |
Locara – Helping Small Businesses Grow & Succeed
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|