Category Archives: Fort Scott

FS Parks Advisory Board Has Opening For a Member

Fort Scott Parks Board Committee has an opening for a member.
  • One opening for a three (3) year term.

 

The function of the Fort Scott Parks Board Committee is to provide suggestions to the City Manager and Governing Body regarding all the parks within the City of Fort Scott. All boards and commissions of Fort Scott serve on a volunteer basis and are not compensated.   If you have a desire to serve on this board, please submit a Letter of Interest to the City Clerk, Lisa Lewis, 123 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701 or [email protected].  The names and letters will be submitted for consideration to the City Commission.   Please submit your letter of interest by 4:00 PM on March 3rd, 2023.

 

Branson Illiusionist Coming to Fort Scott For Splash Pad Project Fundraiser

Reza from his website.

A Branson illusionist will perform at Ellis Center on the campus of Fort Scott Community College on Friday, Feb. 17 from 7-9 p.m.

Tickets range from $50 to $65 for the event that is a fundraiser for the Fort Scott Splash Pad project.

Reza is a touring illusionist that performs at Branson’s Famous Theater. His performance is on a grand scale with interactive comedy and magic, according to Branson.com.

Josh Jones, one of the splash pad project members, talked to the performer a year ago about coming to Fort Scott and then again following the Jeff Leeson Comedy Tour on Jan. 21, which netted the project $5,000.

“They will be traveling through and will cut us a break on that day,” Jones said. “The college is letting us use the Ellis Center for free.”

Project Committee to Make City of Fort Scott Presentation

Taken from the Fort Scott Splash Pad Facebook Page.

The Fort Scott Splash Pad Committee is comprised of Jones, Bailey Lyons, Katie Hueston, Kelly Barr and Meredith Tucker.

A presentation by that committee will be made to the Fort Scott City Commission on Feb. 7 at the city meeting, he said.

They will be presenting the proposed location of the splash pad on Skubitz Plaza, and show an architects rendition of the project.

At completion of the build, the project will be donated to the City of Fort Scott for public use.

“To run it, it is estimated to be $5,000 a year in maintenance and operation costs,” Jones said.

Josh Jones.

All together, the cost for the project is estimated to be $200,000, he said.

“Two years ago, Kristin and Will Bishop reached out to me about a splash pad project,” he said. “We didn’t move it forward until a year ago.”

“We thought it would be a two year project but with gracious grants from Walmart for $40,000 and Timken LLC for $75,000 and other community members it is moving forward,” he said.

In addition to those big grants, on Nov. 29 during the national Giving Tuesday day, an anonymous donor gave $10,000 to the project and the project had a $10,000 match plus $10,000 from other citizens, he said, totaling $30,000 for that day.

Jones said the water park project is around $120,000 and any money extra will go towards landscaping, shade and seating at the site, plus possibly a public bathroom there as well.

The project is estimated to be completed this year.

About the Illusionist

REZA has taken the art of illusion to a new level, delivering his rock concert style magic show to audiences across the globe, according to press release from Reza.

Reza’s current tour transports concert level lighting and production elements merged with cutting-edge magic. Reza has garnered a  loyal fan base with his passion for creating signature grand-scale illusions such as making motorcycles and helicopters materialize out of thin air!

Reza’s unique brand of illusion has landed him on popular reality shows across 31 countries, including recent U.S. television appearances on A&E’s Duck Dynasty and The CW’s Penn & Teller : Fool Us.

Audiences can expect to witness such illusions as passing through the spinning blades of an industrial fan, a record breaking recreation of Houdini’s most famous stunt, and the appearance of a real helicopter, live on stage.

Reza infuses state-of-the-art production elements, comedic timing, and numerous interactive and inspirational moments, allowing the audience to experience the magic first hand. Perhaps Reza’s greatest secret is his uncanny ability to communicate his performance art on such a personal level.

Reza’s new show, “Edge of Illusion,” has earned various awards including “Magician of the Year.”

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.RezaLive.com

 

 

 

Chamber Coffee Hosted by Communities in Schools at Middle School

ANNOUNCING THIS WEEK’S
CHAMBER COFFEE
Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by
Communities In Schools
Thursday, February 2nd
8am
1105 E. 12th St.
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee event this Thursday, February 2nd at 8 a.m. hosted by Communities In Schools at the Middle School, 1105 E. 12th St.
Communities In Schools of Mid-America currently provides services in 70 schools to more than 39,000 students each year by placing Student Support Coordinators directly inside the schools to work with students. Its mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. CIS of Mid-America does whatever it takes to ensure that all kids – regardless of the challenges they may face – have what they need to realize their potential. It is able to do this because its Student Support Coordinators are in schools all day every day, and they see the unique needs of each student. CIS of Mid-America partners with teachers and the community to address these needs and help students succeed.
The Chamber encourages everyone to come out and learn more about this great school-based organization. The Chamber ask that everyone attending to please park on the South Side of the building and enter through the South Door. The coffee will be held in the Community Room right inside the south door at the FSMS.
Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served in addition to a door prize drawing. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.
We hope to see you there!
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members
shown below!
FORT SCOTT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
620-223-3566
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

Common Ground Offering A Valentine Concert on Feb. 10

Nevada MO musician Stephan Moses will be playing at Common Ground Coffee shop,12 East Wall Street on Feb. 10 from 7 to 8 p.m.

This is a Valentines Day Concert, so bring a special someone.

“He will be playing Jazz music and performing love songs by Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra,” said Common Ground’s Event Coordinator Stacy Racy.  “All age groups are welcome to come out and spend their Friday evening with us.”

Stacy Racy from her Facebook page. Racy is the new events coordinator at Common Ground Coffee shop.

Racy’s goal is to utilize the beautiful facility while giving the community something to do on Friday Night, Racy said.

“So often we hear people say they have never been in the building and we would like to change that by offering  good coffee, pastries, food, concerts, catering, and by renting out the dock area and conference room,” Racy said.

About Stephan Moses

Stephan Moses was born in rural Northwest Iowa and came from a non-musical family. Since the age of ten, he’s been playing guitar and has a diverse musical background with influences from Crooner’s to Blues greats, according to Racy. As a singer, songwriter, musician, Moses has a love for Gospel music and Delta Blues. Mostly, he just loves to play. Moses currently resides in Nevada, MO.

Common Ground Coffee Shop, 12 E.Wall.

 

Ground (Hog) Feed on Feb. 4 at First Southern Baptist Church

      

The First Southern Baptist Church, 1818 S. Main.

    

JOIN US FOR OUR 4TH ANNUAL

ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES

WITH A SERVING OF GROUND(HOG)

DINE IN OR CARRY OUT

ALSO SILENT AUCTION,

 VALENTINE GIFTS & BAKE SALE

February 4, 2023, 8 A.M.- 2 P.M.

at First Southern Baptist Church

1818 South Main, Fort Scott, KS

Children 7 and under FREE

8 to Adult $5.00 in advance

or

$6.00 at the door

for advanced tickets Contact

Ida Ford 417-262-3948,

Terri Williams 620-215-3202, or

Fort Scott Chamber

 

 

**All proceeds go to the building fund

Ft Scott First Southern Baptist Church

TAKING ORDERS – Pick up 02/04/23

Individually wrapped

homemade sausage rolls

(jalapeno/cheddar

and cheddar)

$2.00 each

Great from Freezer to Microwave,

Ready in minutes

To Order contact

Terri Williams 620-223-3202

Ida Ford 417-262-3948

 

       

** All proceeds to Church Building Fund

           

 

What’s Happening in Fort Scott

What’s Happening in Fort Scott!

January 27th Weekly Newsletter

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Tours: 10am & 1pm

Click this link: The Artificers

Upcoming pottery class/workshop

schedule, something for all ages!

January Special at Hedgehog.INK! Buy 2 Get 1 Free on any action, detective, mystery, Christian, or fiction. See flyer below for more info!

February Special at Hedgehog.INK! Buy 2 Get 1 Free Romance Books!

1/27 ~ FSHS Basketball at Home vs. Independence – Homecoming Game, V/JV/F games start at 4:30pm

1/28 ~ Paint & Pizza at Papa Don’s, 11am, $25, click here for info.

1/28 ~ Commercial Real Estate Auction, 10 S. National Ave, live & on-line bidding available, starting at 1pm. Click here for more info.

1/28 ~ Author Talk and Book Signing at Hedgehog.INK!, 1:30-2:30pm see flyer below for more info!

1/28 ~ The Beauty Lounge 1-year Anniversary Event & New Location, 1-5pm, click here for FB event.

1/28 ~ FSCC Women’s & Men’s Basketball at Home, Women’s 2pm, Men’s 4pm

1/28 ~ Grand Opening Gala at The Artificers, Ribbon Cutting 5:30pm, Gala 6-9pm.

1/28 ~ Live music at Pizza Republic by Bourbon County Revival, 8pm, click here.

1/26 ~ FSHS V/JV/G Wrestling Home Dual vs. Burlington, 6pm

2/1 ~ FSCC Women’s & Men’s Basketball at Home, Women’s 5:30pm, Men’s 7:30pm

2/2 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Communities in Schools @ FSMS, 1105 E 12th St, 8am (enter through south doors & Coffee will be held in the Community Room)

2/2 ~ Community Involvement Fair hosted by Fort Scott Forward, 5-6:30pm, Ellis Fine Arts Center Lobby.

2/3 ~ FSHS Basketball at Home vs. Parsons, V/JV/F games start at 4:30pm

2/3 ~ First Saturday Story Time @ Hedgehog.INK! Book Store, 10:30am.

2/4-5 ~ FS Youth Basketball Tourn, 3rd-6th grade boys and girls. Contact 620-423-6656 to sign up.

2/6-7 ~ SEK Day on the Hill-Breakfast with Legislators, click here for more info.

2/3 ~ FSHS Basketball at Home vs. Chanute, V/JV/F games start at 4:30pm

2/8 ~ Dare to Dream Women’s Entrepreneurship event, Unique Challenges of a Small Business, 5-7pm, HBCAT office, FREE but click here to RSVP.

2/9 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Lyons Realty Group, 8 E. Wall St., 8am

2/9 ~ Gorilla Gathering Bourbon County, 6pm, registration is required, click here for more info.

2/10-11 ~ Love Local Chocolate Crawl, Downtown & Around, Shopping & Tasting Event.

2/10 ~ Common Ground Live Music Event featuring Stephan Moses,7-8pm,

click here for more info.

2/11 ~ The Beauty Lounge Paint & Sip Galentine’s Event, 2:30pm, click here for FB event.

2/11 ~ Cupid’s Corner at Buck Run Community Center, pre-school thru 5th grade, $1.00 for each participant. Click here for more info.

2/16 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Kiwanis, 8am

Save the Date!

2/17-18 ~ Prairie Troubadour Symposium, most events held at The River Room, click here.

2/17 ~ Daddy Daughter Dance Battle at Buck Run Community Center, $5/pre-registration for couple, $2.50 per additional child, $8/at the door for couple, $4 per additional child.

Click here for more info.

2/18 ~ VFW Post 1165 – 8 Ball Pool Tournament, 12-3pm, click here for more info.

2/21 ~ Kiwanis Drive-thru Pancake Feed, tickets are $5, 11am-1:30pm and 4-6:30pm at the First United Methodist Church.

2/25 ~ Kansas Rocks Recreation Park Annual Frostbite Event, ksrockspark.com.

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SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.

Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!

Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
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?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.

January Special at Hedgehog.INK! Book Store, Downtown Fort Scott

Save the Date for The Artificers Grand Opening

Ribbon Cutting & Gala Event!

The Chamber is now taking registrations for the 2023 class of LEAD Bourbon County! Click here for the registration form.

Dare to Dream Women’s Entrepreneurship event!

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema

THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Chamber Announces Love Local & Chocolate Crawl Shopping Event

 

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Love Local Chocolate Crawl shopping event which will take place on Friday, February 10th and Saturday, February 11th.  Most stores in the Downtown Historic District and several additional locations will be participating in the fun.

 

Customers are invited to shop local retailers while sampling a variety of chocolate treats along the way, and many will also be offering drawings and promotions.  Locations included in the event will have a Chocolate Crawl poster and red and white balloons displayed at their entrance.

 

Each retailer will have a Love Local Bingo card that customers can fill out for a chance to win $100 Chamber Bucks!

 

The Chamber encourages the community to shop local, love local and join the Chocolate Crawl on February 10th and 11th to celebrate Valentine’s Day. “You can’t buy love, but you can buy local!”

Contact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566.

Submitted by:
Lindsay Madison, Executive Director, [email protected]

Emily Clayton, Communications & Events Coordinator, [email protected]

 

FS Air Force Veteran Raymond Streeter Honored at K.U. Basketball Game Jan. 21

Raymond Streeter is honored during a Kansas University Men’s Basketball Game on Jan. 21. Submitted photo.

Raymond Streeter, 82, of Fort Scott, was recognized on January 21, 2023, during a Kansas University Men’s Basketball game, for his service in the Air Force.

Streeter was recognized and honored during the Jan. 21, 2023 K.U. Men’s Basketball Game. Submitted photo.

Marnie Zimmerman, his daughter, sent an email to fortscott.biz telling of the event.

“I guess it is a program that KU has where they select a veteran and then honor them during a KU game,” she said. “It could be football, basketball, etc. My cousin, Dad’s niece, submitted an application for Dad to be considered for this. We had to submit his story about his service, and we also included that he graduated from KU and the ROTC program there, prior to going into pilot training for the Air Force.”

The event was “A great day for the family,” she said.

“Dad NEVER talked about his service in Viet Nam when we were growing up,” Zimmerman said. “As a matter of fact, I really didn’t know he had flown in Viet Nam, I always thought he was flew in the Korean war.”

This is the family group picture after the  K.U. game on Jan. 21 to celebrate with Raymond Streeter.  Front row: Ruthie Hatfield, Anna Mae Berndt, RAYMOND STREETER, Danny Magee, David McCrary 2nd Row: Randy Zimmerman, Marnie Zimmerman, Sandy Schirmer, Cristin Stark, Kim Shrum, Theresa Bateson, Linda Laird, Tanya Green, Cherly McCrary 3rd Row:  Hunter Casey, Zak Hueston, Carmen Misse, Rob Hassig, Greg Laird, Ronda Hassig, Bill Berndt, Mike Berndt, Rowan Green, George McCrary. In attendance, but not pictured:  Ray Streeter Jr., Bernard Streeter, Kelly Streeter, Johnathan Stark. Submitted photo.

“Dad was born and raised in Fort Scott, ” she said.  “He lives here still. He served in the Vietnam War, and went on to complete his military service in the Air Force Reserves.  He retired as a colonel.”

Raymond Streeter. Submitted photo.

Some points in the career of Colonel Raymond L. Streeter, provided by Zimmerman:
•Kansas University  Air Force ROTC graduate 1963
•Flew C141 cargo planes on supply staging missions from Travis Air Force Base in California to Viet Nam
•Flew F100 Super Sabre fighter jets while stationed at Phan Rang Air Force Base in Viet Nam
•Flew 67 combat missions in Viet Nam
•During a 20 year career in the Air Force Reserves flew the C124 and the C130, served as Chief of Command Control at Richards Gebaur Air Force Base and participated in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee Program with FEMA
•Air War College graduate
•Air Force Commendation Medal recipient
•Earned several medals and awards including the Senior Command Pilot Wings

Community Involvement Fair on Feb. 2

Sending on Behalf of Chamber Member
Fort Scott Foward…
Community Involvement Fair
Here’s your chance to get involved and make a difference!
Plan to attend our Community Involvement Fair on Thursday, February 2nd
from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at the Ellis Fine Arts Center Lobby.
This event is perfect for anyone in our community looking to get involved more in 2023.
The first 75 people who go through the event will receive a gift

Click here for more info.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

Amended Agenda for FS City Commission This Evening

NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR MEETING
OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION
CITY HALL COMMISSION MEETING ROOM

123 SOUTH MAIN STREET

JANUARY 24, 2023
6:00 P.M.

I. Roll Call:

J. Jones T. Van Hoecke E. Woellhof K. Harrington M. Wells

II. Flag Salute:

III. Invocation: Led by: T. VanHoecke

IV. Approve Amended Agenda:

1) Consideration of CMB License on Premises for Aunt Toadies / Consent Agenda – 1411 E. Wall;

2) Bid Total Included for Consideration – Memorial Hall Steps Restoration / New Business;

3) Removal of Grant Consideration for ERS Systems / New Business – Dave Bruner.
V. Consent Agenda:

A. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of January 10, 2023.

B. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1328-A totaling $1,010,092.41

C. Request to Pay – HDR – $13,328.46

D. Request to Pay – Baker Tilly – $7,898.91 – Fees for December 2022 –
Interim Management Services – City Manager and Lodging Fees.

E. AMS – $516,498.33 – first ½ of sludge removal at Wastewater Plant

F. Marbery Concrete – $33,720.00 – Lake Fort Scott Dam work

G. AG Engineering – $2,000.00 – Lake Fort Scott Dam engineering

H. Tyler Technologies – $53,925.19 – Yearly software service

I. Nuss and Farmer – $8,000 (December and January fees)

J. BBCO Redi – $5,100 (December and January fees)

K. Hawkins Inc. – $11,431.78 Water Treatment chemicals

L. Kansas 911 Council – $36,600 (call handling phone package for dispatch)

M. KMIT – $82,535 (Workman’s Comp Insurance, yearly)

N. Consideration for CMB License on Premises – Aunt Toadies – 1411 Wall St

VI. Public Comment:
(Sign up required. Comments on any topic not on agenda and limited to five
(5) minutes per person, at Commission discretion)

VII. Old Business:

A. Update on Costs to Move Existing Docks at Lake Fort Scott – Doug

B. Dave’s Demolition retracted bid awarded for 523 S. Heylman (BID #48-

2022). Consideration to go out for bids again.

C. Consideration to go out for demolition bids on 1107 W. 6 th St.

D. Update on Brick Street Policy – Tabled to 1/24/23 meeting, Bob Farmer
to Review.
1. Update by Bob Farmer – requested by Commission

2. Traffic Counts – M. Wells

3. Brick Specifications – J. Dickman

E. Update on Splash Pad location before the Commission votes.

1. Photo of Location – J. Jones

VIII. Appearances: Justin Pergont to address the Commission regarding the
Van Fossen Apartment Project.
IX. Public Hearing: None

X. New Business:

A. Consideration of Crosswalk and Signage to be painted on the alley road way
exiting onto Wall St. from the Common Ground drive through. – Presented by Thomas Russell and Jennifer LaRoche
B. Consideration to Increase Airport Hangar Rates – Seth Simpson

C. Consideration of Cost for Lake Fort Scott Boat Ramp – $2,740.00 (Not to
Exceed $3,500.00)
D. Consideration to go out for bid for Gunn Park RV Bathroom Renovation

E. Consideration to go out for bid on Fort Scott Pavilion

F. Consideration of advertising for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for US-54 City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP) seeking qualified consulting firms for pre-construction engineering and project management.
G. Consideration of Memorial Hall Steps Restoration Bid – award winner
One (1) complete bid received, opened 1/24/2023 at 2:00PM at City Hall with Earles Engineering present with the City Clerk – $147,426.49
XII. Reports and Comments:

A. Interim City Manager Comments:

B. Engineering Comments:

C. Commissioners Comments:

J. Jones –

T. VanHoecke –

E. Woellhof –

K. Harrington –

M. Wells –

D. City Attorney Comments:

XIII. Executive Session If requested, (please follow script in all motions for
Executive Sessions)

XIV. Adjournment:

The Beauty Lounge Celebrates One Year Anniversary on Jan. 28

Sending on Behalf of Chamber Member
The Beauty Lounge…
New Location and One Year Anniversary!

The Beauty Lounge invites everyone to come out and celebrate their new location PLUS their one-year anniversary!

Lots of activities going on which include:

Permanent Jewelry

$10 Brow Waxes

$10 Flower Bouquets

Hair Tinsel

$10 Charcuterie Cups

Chair Massages $1/minute

40% off all products

Essential Oils with Bobbi Ogle

Injections w/ Blissful Aesthetics

(xeomin: $8/unit, filler:$100 off full syringe, Lipo shot:$35,

b12 shot:$20)

Free door prizes plus goody bags to the first 10 guests!

Endless cocktails and snacks

January 28th 2023

1-5pm

2 south Main Street

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

Chamber Announces The Artificers Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Gala

 

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Gala to celebrate the launch of The Artificers, T.E. Freeman Studio & Kate Freeman Studio at 8 N. National Ave. in the Downtown Historic District on Saturday, January 28, 2023.  The ribbon cutting and remarks will take place at 5:45pm and the gala will follow from 6 to 9pm. Light refreshments will be offered.  The gala will feature art from Trent and Kate Freeman as well as some of their house artists that will be with them on a regular basis.  This long-awaited event will kick off the opening of the art gallery and hosting of art classes and workshops that will be held in the teaching studio.

Classes and workshops will start February 1st, and those interested can sign up for emails at their website theartificers.com and always be the first to know what’s being offered. The Gallery will also periodically feature master artists who will teach workshops about their art.

Trent & Kate will also be conducting a silent auction of some exclusive pieces of artwork as well as a special announcement, regarding the artwork. Only those in attendance will have the opportunity to purchase these pieces.

The Freeman’s recently moved to Bourbon County from Kansas City after selling their home and studio.  Trent has been a mixed media sculptor for 26 years and received his Undergraduate in Fine Art from Emporia State University.  Kate Freeman is a ceramist and acrylic painter as well as the marketing and day to day management of the studio.   The Freeman’s have been restoring the Hammons’ Real Estate building and are planning to continue the restoration and have their residence in the upper level.  The Freeman’s are glad to be part of the Fort Scott community and are excited and encouraged by the amount of support they have received from fellow business owners and residents of Fort Scott and the surrounding areas.

 

The galleries first artists will include; Kenny Felt- photography, Tim Kienzle- copper jewelry, Erin Shevling- pottery, Dianne Miller- glass, Kristin Girard- electroforming jewelry, Kristan Hammond- photography, Rachel Painter- painting, Amy Smith- mixed media, and “Forged in Fire” Champion, Ryan DeMott- Bladesmith.

 

Chamber members and the community are welcome and encouraged to attend the ribbon cutting and gala event this Saturday.  The Artificers look forward to a festive evening by suggesting cocktail attire or nice dress.  Although the event is free, those attending are requested to RSVP under the event on fortscott.com or email [email protected].