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Jerry and Judy Witt Celebrate 60th Anniversary

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Judy and Jerry Witt. Submitted photo.

Judy and Jerry Witt – 60 Years

 

Jerry and Judy (Armstrong) Witt are celebrating their 60th anniversary Thursday, August 25th.  They were married Saturday, August 25th, 1962, in the First Christian Church in Fort Scotty by Rev. Jim Grooms.

 

The Witts note that their faith, love, and commitment to each other have brought them many blessings over the past 60 years.  They have five sons, Matt and wife Cherie, Aaron and wife Heather, Jared and wife Stephanie, Jordan and wife Randi, and Luke and wife Cherie.  Their nine “precious” grandchildren are Henry, Oliver, Remy, Ivan, Ava, Lydia, Jack, Cole, and Jayden.

 

They will celebrate Saturday with a family dinner hosted by their sons and wives.  Cards are welcome and may be mailed to the Witts at 9 N. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.

 

 

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee at Bo Co REDI on August 25

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Join us for Chamber Coffee
hosted by
Bourbon County REDI
(Regional Economic Development, Inc.)
Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 8am
At their office located on the second floor of
Landmark National Bank, 200 S. Main St.
Please enter through east door and take the
stairs or elevator to the upper level.
Join us for Chamber Coffee
hosted by
Bourbon County REDI
(Regional Economic Development, Inc.)
Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 8am
At their office located on the second floor of
Landmark National Bank, 200 S. Main St.
Please enter through east door and take the
stairs or elevator to the upper level.
Click here for their Facebook page.
Click here for their website.
Director Rob Harrington, along with the REDI team of Jackson Tough, Director of Tourism, Emily Diebolt, Grants Manager, and Suzette Torres, Marketing and Programming Assistant and the Board of Trustees look forward to hosting everyone and providing updates on the work of the organization.
HAVE YOU TAKEN THE HOUSING SURVEY YET?
IF NOT CLICK HERE FOR THE BRIEF SURVEY.
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS BELOW!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Fort Scott

Jerry and Judy Witt Celebrate 60th Anniversary

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Judy and Jerry Witt. Submitted photo.

Judy and Jerry Witt – 60 Years

 

Jerry and Judy (Armstrong) Witt are celebrating their 60th anniversary Thursday, August 25th.  They were married Saturday, August 25th, 1962, in the First Christian Church in Fort Scott by Rev. Jim Grooms.

 

The Witts note that their faith, love, and commitment to each other have brought them many blessings over the past 60 years.  They have five sons, Matt and wife Cherie, Aaron and wife Heather, Jared and wife Stephanie, Jordan and wife Randi, and Luke and wife Cherie.  Their nine “precious” grandchildren are Henry, Oliver, Remy, Ivan, Ava, Lydia, Jack, Cole, and Jayden.

 

They will celebrate Saturday with a family dinner hosted by their sons and wives.  Cards are welcome and may be mailed to the Witts at 9 N. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.

 

 

Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Jobs

Local Job Fair August 31at the FSCC Ellis Center

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JOB FAIR
FORT SCOTT – BOURBON COUNTY
NEXT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31ST
10AM-2PM
ELLIS FINE ARTS CENTER ON THE CAMPUS OF
FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2108 S. HORTON ST.
Employers registered so far include the following,
any employers wanting to register may click here:
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)
Ascension Via Christi
Crossland Construction
Heartland Behavioral Health
Kansas Department of Transportation
Labconco
MyShift
Nevada Regional Medical Center
Niece Products
Peerless Products
Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center
USD-234 School District
Valu Merchandisers Company
Ward-Kraft, Inc.
Positions Available
Thank you to the employers below who have registered to have a booth at the Job Fair! Any other employers wanting to attend may click here!
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Fort Scott, Government, Schools

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF BOARD OF EDUCATION August 23, 2022

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A special meeting of the Board of Education, Unified School District No. 234, Bourbon County, Kansas, is hereby called to be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the twenty-third day of August, 2022, at the River Room, 3 W. Oak Street.

The purpose of the meeting is a discussion with the Bourbon County Visioning Committee. There will be no action taken at this meeting.

By order of the President of the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 234, Bourbon County, Kansas.

Submitted by Board Clerk Gina Shelton

Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Friday Night Free Concert: David Prickett

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Ralph Carlson introduces the Friday Night Concert musicians May 2019.

This week’s Friday Night Concert will be presented by David Prickett of Deerfield, Mo.  The vocal and guitar performance will feature a variety of familiar gospel favorites and favorite country classics.

 

“Since his first performance in 1962 in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, at the All-Army Talent Show, Prickett is no stranger to the music stage. He later moved to Texarkana where he had several bands and then eventually began doing solo gigs. After returning to Alaska, he and his wife Midge moved to Deerfield in 2005. Prickett has played Good Ol’ Days, Bushwacker Days, churches, healthcare facilities, our Friday night concerts, and many other events,” concert series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “Come out and join us for a fun night to enjoy great music with friends. We’re pleased to welcome David Prickett back to the park pavilion.“

 

The one-hour concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas and Jim Butler provide the sound each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

 

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.

Fort Scott, Schools

USD 234 Minutes of August 22

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Monday, August 22, 2022

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 22, 2022, for a special board meeting at the board office.

 

President Danny Brown opened the meeting.

 

The board heard a presentation of the revenue neutral recommendation from Gina Shelton, Finance Director/Board Clerk.  The revenue neutral hearing was held.  One patron addressed the Board.

 

The board heard a presentation of the budget from Superintendent Destry Brown and Mrs. Shelton. The budget hearing was held.  There were no patrons that addressed the Board.

 

The board went into an executive session for personnel matters.     

The board approved the following items at the meeting:

  • Resolution 22-07 – Expressing the Property Taxation Policy of USD 234 with respect to exceeding the Revenue Neutral Tax Rate
  • Approval of the 2022-23 Budget with the Building Needs Assessment and State Assessments having been provided to and evaluated by the Board of Education as used in the budget approval process
  • Resolution 22-08 – Local Option Budget Percentage to use in 2022-23 Budget
  • Approve revision of calendar
    • Tiger Families – Students will not attend on September 19th so that the district can have a professional development day to focus on safety and training. Students will attend on May 1st
  • Approve MOU with Greenbush for special education director
  • Personnel Report – following

 

President Danny Brown adjourned the meeting.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED EMPLOYMENT

 

RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

  • Leave of Absence – Tim Coyan, FSPC Van Driver
  • Leave of Absence – Gordon Harris, Eugene Ware/FSPC custodian, Aug. 18 to Sept. 18, 2022
  • Resignation – Tamara McReynolds, Eugene Ware paraprofessional
  • Resignation – Cole Claypool – FSMS paraprofessional

 

EMPLOYMENT/REASSIGNMENTS – FOR THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR

  • Tyler Slinkard – FSHS speech/debate/forensics teacher
  • Carrie Elton – FSHS paraprofessional
  • Lisa Tally – FSMS paraprofessional to FSMS ISS teacher aide
  • Lyle Brittain – FSMS paraprofessional
  • Lindsey McNeil, FSMS paraprofessional
  • Kayla Purdy – Winfield Scott paraprofessional
  • Ashley Wolf – Winfield Scott paraprofessional
  • Cho Hillman – Winfield Scott 6.5-hour cook
  • Shanna Staton, FSPC paraprofessional (half-time)
  • Katren Rienbolt – FSHS Assistant Cross Country Coach
  • Jon Barnes – FSHS Assistant Girls’ Golf Coach
  • Jamie Bloomfield – Eugene Ware paraprofessional
  • Karleigh Schoenberger – Eugene Ware paraprofessional
  • Angel Harper – Eugene Ware paraprofessional
  • Makayla Vincent – Eugene Ware paraprofessional

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Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation Announces Winner of 22nd  Annual Truck Raffle Drawing   

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From left to right; Bill Fiscus (TVDS CEO), Tricia Campbell (TVDS Special Projects Coordinator), Diane and Jeffrey Brown (prize winners), and Jeff Lassman (Steve Faulkner Ford).

The Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation is proud to announce the winner of the 22nd Annual Friends of Tri-Valley Foundation Truck Raffle Drawing:  Diane Brown of Oregon.  Diane’s ticket was drawn from 1,725 entries on Friday, June 24th at 1:30 pm by TVDS Quality Enhancement Coordinator, Joanna Iden.  Diane was notified immediately and was both surprised and excited to hear that she had won.   Diane and Jeffrey Brown came to Chanute on August 17th to collect her prize.  She is now the proud owner of a 2022 Ford F150 Platinum Edition Truck, purchased from Steve Faulkner Ford in Chanute, KS. 

Diane and Jeffery Brown. Submitted photos.

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s raffle drawing.  This year’s raffle drawing raised $18,300 which will go to provide quality and affordable housing as well as aid in the delivery of services for our neighbors with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD).   Since 2001, the Foundation has built six houses as well as acquired six houses and one duplex.  These thirteen houses are home to 62 individuals with I/DD that reside in the SE Kansas counties of Allen, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Elk, Greenwood, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson.   The Friends of Tri-Valley is licensed through the State of Kansas for this raffle

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott August 19 Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!

August 19th Weekly Newsletter

Get the school year started off in Fort Scott…

share with your friends & family!

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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TROLLEY TOURS,

ON THE HOUR FROM THE CHAMBER!

Friday 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

Saturday 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

$6 adults, $4 children 12 & under

50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott!

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Tours: 10am & 1pm

8/19 ~ Retirement Reception for Ann Stark of Atkins Insurance Agency, 3 E. Wall St., 2-4pm

8/19 ~ Friday Night Concert in the Park, featuring Rick Hite, 7-8pm, Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st and Main, bring a lawn chair due to limited seating.

8/20 ~ Splashpad Golf Tournament, 8am, click here for more info.

8/20 ~ Dragoon Charge for Wreaths Across America, click here for info.

8/20-21 ~ Heartland Showcase Boer Goat Show & Sale, Bourbon County Fairgrounds, see flyer below.

8/25 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Bourbon County REDI (Regional Economic Development Inc.) , 8am, 200 S. Main, please enter through east door and go upstairs, elevator available

8/26 ~ FSHS Football Jamboree, click here for more info.

8/31 ~ The 2022 Grant Cycle for the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation is now open through August 31st! If you are affiliated with a qualifying 501c3 organization, consider applying!

The process is all online this year:  https://fsacf.com/nonprofits/grants/

8/31 ~ Bourbon County Job Fair, hosted by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce and Southeast KANSASWORKS, INC., 10am-2pm, Employers can click here to register a booth.

9/1 ~ Chamber Coffee, Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting, hosted by Perry’s Pork Rinds & Country Store, 8am, 702 Pine Street, Bronson, Kansas

9/2-9/5 ~ Uniontown Old Settlers Picnic, click here for details!

9/5 ~ FSCC Free Basketball Clinic by FSCC Men’s Basketball, click here for flyer.

9/5 ~ Dale Jackson Memorial Car Show, 11am to 1pm, Uniontown, click here for more info.

9/9-9/10 ~ Fall Town-wide Garage Sale

9/10 ~ Golf Tournament for Tri-Valley Developmental Services

9/17-9/18 ~ Marmaton Massacre Mountain Bike Festival in Gunn Park, click here for flyer.

9/17-9/18 ~ 4×4 Mud Run, click here for flyer.

SAVE THE DATE:

9/23-9/25 ~ 6th Annual Doug Hazelbaker Memorial Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Breakaway & Dummy Roping

9/24 ~ FortFest, 4-band music festival, see flyer below.

10/1 ~ Michael Jeffers Memorial Bullriding

10/5 ~ Dare to Dream Women’s Entrepreneurship Event

10/6-10/8 ~ The 19th Annual Gordon Parks Celebration, click here for more info.

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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
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.

The Heartland Showcase National Boer Goat Sale and Show will be happening at the Fairgrounds this weekend. Increased traffic around the fairgrounds, Friday – Sunday.
Housing Survey NOW ACTIVE for Bourbon County
Click graphic below or here to take survey!
Your response is valuable and needed!

Join in on the fun at the Marmaton Massacre event!

FORT SCOTT 4X4 MUD RUN ~ COME OUT AND ENJOY THE SHOW!
Splashpad Golf Tournament Fundraiser at Woodland Hills Enter your team today!

Job Fair being hosted by the Chamber Wed., August 31st!

Employers can click here to register for a booth!
ST. MARY’S TRASH BAGS ON SALE THRU 9/6
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION OPEN THRU AUGUST 31ST ~ APPLY TODAY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFYING 501C3!
Application process is online only this year,
click graphic below for the website.

Don’t miss out on FortFest2022, Sepetember 24th!
FORT CINEMA SHOW SCHEDULE THIS WEEKEND
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Fort Scott, Government

Special FS City Meeting for Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing on August 23

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The City Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. for a special meeting at City Hall in the City Commission meeting room at 123 South Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas.  This meeting will be held to hold a Revenue Neutral Rate hearing and consider the adoption of a Resolution for this also. The Commission may also discuss the 2023 Budget and give authorization to publish the public hearing. A Certificate of Appropriateness will also be considered for signage at 17 S. Main Street.

 

This meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast on the City’s you tube channel.

Fort Scott, Government

Chlorine Burnout of Fort Scott Water on August 22

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The City of Fort Scott Water Utility will be initializing a free chlorine burnout of the water distribution system starting Monday August 22nd, and ending as soon as a free chlorine residual is established
throughout the entire system, approximately 2 (two) weeks.


This burnout is necessary maintenance of the water distribution system which will help maintain State standards for disinfection residual levels and ultimately maintain the high quality of water that you have come to expect.


Occasionally during this process customers may temporarily experience low pressures, taste or odors,
discolored water, or even some sediment in their water.
We do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Any questions, concerns, or comments are welcome.
Please contact the Water Treatment Plant at 223–5160 between 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday.