Business, COVID-19, Fort Scott, Schools

See Tiger Football On The Big Screen Friday Night

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Fort Scott Cinema is located at 224 W.18th.

Brent Cavin, manager of Fort Cinema, has come up with a collaboration to allow Fort Scott High School Tiger Football to be seen on the big screens.

“As new movies continue to be pushed back months we have switched our mindset and focus from being not only a movie theater, but into a gathering place for the community,” Cavin said.

Recently, they have made theater rentals available for private movie and video game parties on the big screens.

To view the previous story on theater rentals, click below:

Fort Cinema Gets Creative In Offerings

“This is the next step for our community to help keep their theater open,” Cavin said. “It was an idea that came to us as we realized some of the away football games have limited fan attendance. When we noticed that the upcoming football game is several hours away we decided this is the perfect opportunity to give back to the community.”

The number of fans is limited because of the COVID-19 pandemic precautions.

Cavin contacted FSHS and Fort Scott Broadcasting on Friday to pitch the idea, and both were enthusiastic about the concept.

“All three screens are capable of broadcasting the game via Fort Scott TV,”  he said.  “We are hoping that broadcasting conditions will be optimal Friday night from Wamego, and we are making sure our theater will be able to hopefully stream the game without any hiccups.”

Admission is free.

The staff is asking those who want to attend to come and get a ticket sometime this week between the hours of 6 p.m.and 8 p.m.

“This is solely to give us an estimate on crowd size,” Cavin said.

“There will be a free will donation bucket available for anyone who would like to donate money,” he said.

“Our concession stand will be open with food that all fans are familiar with when they attend games: popcorn, pretzels, nachos, candy, and pizza by the slice from Papa Don’s will be sold,” Cavin said.

The cinema is located just off South Main Street at 224 W. 18th Street.

Doors will open at 6:00 with kickoff scheduled for 7:00.

Come support the undefeated Tigers, while supporting the local cinema.

The Fort Scott High School football team celebrates in a 2015 game.
Advertisements, Elections, Government, Kansas

AD: Bill Meyer for KS Representative District 4

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Bill Meyer. Submitted photo.

Bill Meyer for Kansas House of Representatives
District 4

If you want a Representative who stands for:

 

Maintaining full funding for our public schools;

Expanding Medicaid to cover 150,000 low-income Kansans while bringing $700 million per year into the Kansas economy;

Expanding broadband internet into our rural areas as the # 1 necessity for attracting new business and keeping the ones we have, enabling our farmers and ranchers to access current market conditions, providing opportunities for offsite virtual learning, and expanding telemedicine into medically underserved areas;

Respecting and listening to the opinions of others;

 

Vote for Bill Meyer on November 3

Opinion

Who…Me? By Carolyn Tucker

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Carolyn Tucker. Submitted photo.

Keys to the Kingdom – by Carolyn Tucker

In the early years of our marriage, Jimmy and I were taking a motorcycle trip to see his grandmother in Anderson, Missouri. On the way, we had a flat on the back tire. There we were, stranded alongside the road (with no cell phone). We didn’t have to wait very long before the driver of a pickup stopped to help us. He and my husband loaded the bike into the truck bed and he drove us to a bike shop in Joplin. After we purchased the new tire, the man took us to a park where Jimmy put on the tire. We were soon “on the road again” because someone, who didn’t know us, took the time to care.

I don’t remember the stranger’s name, what he looked like, or what he did for a living. I believe in angels, but I don’t think this guy was one. He didn’t seem to be a priest or a religious person, but he did have a compassionate heart. It’s one thing to be “between a rock and a hard place” and call on family or friends; but it’s a whole other ballgame to have a stranger volunteer to help.

Jesus commands us to live a life of love. One day a teacher of religious law asked Him which commandment was the most important. “Jesus replied, ’The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only Lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these” (Mark 12:29-31 NLT).

In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, a lawyer, looking for a loophole, asked Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus answered by telling a story about a traveling man that was attacked by robbers. They stole his clothes, beat him half to death, and left him to die alongside the road. Later, a priest came down the road but, when he saw the wounded man, he crossed to the other side. Next, a religious man walked up and, as soon as he saw the injured man, he avoided him too. Then a Samaritan traveling the road came upon him. He had compassion on him, applied first aid, lifted him onto his donkey, took him to an inn, and made him comfortable. The Samaritan paid the innkeeper and told him to take good care of him. In the words of Jesus, a neighbor is anyone you’re around.

Cain and Abel were brothers, which is up another level in regard to loving your neighbor. Usually, blood is thicker than water, but not in this sad case found in the Book of Genesis. Because Cain did not master his jealousy and temper, he murdered his own brother! Afterward, God asked Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” Cain responded, “I don’t know; am I my brother’s keeper/guardian?” (Wow, it’s really dumb to lie to God.)

The hit song, “Try a Little Kindness” was first recorded by Glen Campbell and released in October 1969. To drive home the parable in Luke 10:25-37, here are some of the poignant lyrics: “Don’t walk around the down and out, lend a helping hand instead of doubt. And the kindness that you show every day will help someone along their way.”

The Key: Who…me? Yes, you. You’ve got to show a little kindness and shine your light for everyone to see.

Bourbon County

Uniontown 4-H Club Report

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October 2020 4-H Reporter’s Report

By Marley Sutton
 
At the September meeting of the Uniontown 4-H club, officer elections were held to selectthe 2020-2021 Uniontown 4-H Club officer team. Members were able to sign-up for the positions they wanted to run for and voting took place shortly after. Here are the results: 
 
President- Bareigh Farrell
Vice President- Seth Shadden
Secretary- Austin Maycumber
Treasurer- Will Maycumber
Reporter- Kendyl Bloesser
Historian- McKinley Sutton
Parliamentarian- Hailey Shadden
Song Leader- Calvin Walker
Recreation Leader- Tucker Sutton
Council Representatives- Bareigh Farrell, Kendyl Bloesser and Austin Maycumber
 
We also had some members compete at the Kansas State Fair in September.
Here is how our members did: 
 
Kendyl Bloesser- Blue ribbons in Fiber Arts and Food Preservation 
 
Seth Shadden- Blue ribbon in Energy Management
 
Marley Sutton- 1st Place in class in Commercial gilts, Reserve Champion Light AOB Market Hog,
and 5th Place overall Junior Showman.
 
McKinley- 2nd Place in class in Commercial gilts.

Bourbon County, Government

Bourbon County Commission Agenda for Oct. 13

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Agenda

Bourbon County Commission Room

1st Floor, County Courthouse

210 S. National Avenue

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Tuesdays starting at 9:00

Date: October 13, 2020

1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________

2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________

3rd District-Clifton Beth Adjourned at: _______________

County Clerk-Kendell Mason

 

MEETING WILL BE HELD IN COMMISSION ROOM. ANYONE ATTENDING THE MEETING WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY. MUST MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING.

 

9:00 – 9:30 Eric Bailey, Road & Bridge

9:30 – 9:45 SPARK

9:45 – 10:00 Justin Meeks/Shane Walker, Executive Session, Preliminary discussions relating

to the acquisition of real property

10:00 – 10:15 Susan Bancroft, Ambulance Bids

10:30 – 10:35 Bill Martin, CESF Grant

Obituary

Obituary of GALEN C. BIGELOW, SR.

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Galen Charles Bigelow, Sr., 77, of Fort Scott, passed away Thursday evening, October 8, 2020. He was born November 8, 1942, in Hiattville, Kansas, the son of Charles William and Luella Elizabeth (Wescoatt) Bigelow. He married Marita Lynne Barr June 7, 1960, in Fort Scott, Kansas, and she survives of the home.

Galen graduated from Fort Scott High School with the class of 1960, and he served in the US Army National Guard from 1960 until September of 1992. He retired from Gene’s IGA/Heartland after seven years in 2005 where he was Manager over Fresh Produce and Dairy. Before that Galen worked at Dayco in Fort Scott. His earlier career included Frito Lay, Inc. District Manager for Western Kansas, Schwann’s Route Salesman for Mt. Vernon, Missouri area, and he owned and operated Bigelow’s Dairy Spot Restaurant in Moran, Kansas. Galen was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and also attended First Baptist Church and Bethel Community Church.

In addition to his wife Marita, Galen is also survived by his children, Michelle McKay and husband Eric of Fort Scott, Teresa Fly and husband David, also of Fort Scott, Galen Bigelow, Jr. and wife Trena of Elsmore, Kansas, and Bill Bigelow and wife Michelle of Moran, Kansas; a sister, Juanita Eads and husband Roy of Fort Scott; eleven grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Rev. Ben Heffernan will conduct graveside services at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at the Evergreen Cemetery in Fort Scott under the direction of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall St., P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Obituary

Obituary of Robert Kibble

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Robert E. Kibble, 90, of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away Monday evening, October 5, 2020, at Guest Home Estates. He was born May 4, 1930, in Uniontown, Kansas, the son of Donald Vance and Beulah (Ramsey) Kibble. He married Irene Natalie Hitchcock July 5, 1978, in Miami, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death January 24, 2017.

Bob served in the US Navy, and worked in Maintenance at the Farmers Co-Op.

Bob is survived by his son, Steve Kibble and wife Julie, of Fort Scott; two step-sons, Roy Daniel and Dale Daniel, Both of Bolivar, Missouri; two step-daughters Della Orender of Frontenac, Kansas, and Jan Daniel of Bolivar, Missouri; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and his special friend Teresa Wunderly. In addition to his wife Irene, Bob was also preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Donaldeen Rye and Sue Thorpe, a son, Alan Kibble, and a grandson, Jason Bolinger.

Following cremation, graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2020, at the West Plains Cemetery in Fort Scott. Condolences may be submitted to the online guestbook at konantz-cheney.com.

Bourbon County, Business, COVID-19

Ponderosa Farm: SPARK Grant Recipient

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Chet Bowers moving produce on his farm.

Chet and Linda Bower received news that they are a recipient of the Kansas SPARK Grant.

The Strengthening People and Revitalizing Kansas (SPARK) Taskforce is leading Kansas forward in recovery from the effects of COVID-19. They are responsible for statewide distribution of the U.S. Coronavirus Relief Fund.

The Bowers own five acres northwest of Fort Scott, of which one acre is in garden produce.

The Bower’s grant will be used for repairing or updating farm equipment, Linda said. “The equipment must be repaired or purchased by Dec. 31, according to the grant.”

“This will allow us to effectively increase produce to supply to local people,” she said.

The Bower’s have been vendors at the Fort Scott Farmer’s Market for many years.

In addition, they supply produce to Papa Don’s Restaurant, Fort  Scott and Emory’s Restaurant in Missouri.

“Excess produce is donated to the Beacon,” Linda said.  “Also local assisted living facilities. We hate to throw anything away.”

The Fort Scott Farmer’s Market ends the last Saturday in October.

“Right now there is squash, tomatoes, watermelon, cucumbers, potatoes, zucchini, pumpkins, baked goods, pies, chicken, eggs, honey, and crafts,” Linda said.

The market is located on Skutbitz Plaza, in front of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, at the end of North Main Street.

The vendors set up shop on Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.

 

Chet and Linda Bowers on their Ponderosa Farm.
Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott, Government

Future of Eco Devo In Bourbon County

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Jody Hoener, Bourbon County Economic Development Director. Submitted photo.

The following is a statement from Jody Hoener, the Bourbon County Economic Director, in regards to recent activities of the Bourbon County Economic Development Corporation.

For more info see:

https://fortscott.biz/news/bourbon-county-unification-committee-forms

“Currently, there are three economic developers in our community.  The City of Fort Scott employs two, with community and economic development directors, and Bourbon County employs me as the county-wide economic development director.

 

“Consolidating services between the City of Fort Scott and the County has been discussed in depth with departments like public works, human resources, and economic development.

 

A group of community members researched potential cost savings in addition to best practices as modeled by similar communities.

 

A recommendation was presented to BEDCO to develop a private/public partnership in order to consolidate economic development to one director, under a single entity, with broad representation from each of the six cities, the county, and taxing entities.

 

Bourbon County has committed to funding this position. I believe it is the hope that all entities, including the City of Fort Scott, will see the benefit in this model and participate likewise.

 

While I am fully aware that my current position will be eliminated, and have no preconceived notion that I will be gainfully employed in the new position, I fully support the decisions made by the county commissioners and BEDCO Board.  I have been encouraged to apply for the new position, along with other incumbents in Bourbon County, once it is posted.

 

The move is in the best interest of the entire community and is one step in the right direction toward building a better business climate.

 

Bourbon County

Ft. Scott Area Community Foundation Announces 2020 Grant Recipients

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NEWS RELEASE DATE: October 9, 2020

CONTACT: Carla Farmer, Chair –620-224-6500
Frank Halsey, Marketing Chair – 620-704-2730

FORT SCOTT– The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation announces the recipients of the
12th annual granting cycle. This year, $36,250 is being awarded to 18 non-profits in the
community.

Of the total amount, $5,000 is restricted to youth projects. In total, the Foundation received requests for grants totaling $73,146.

“We have the privilege of seeing the heart and soul of our non-profits through the review of their grant applications. We read their goals to meet the most basic needs of our citizens from food, to
clothing, to just keeping on the lights and heat. And then, we read applications that represent aspirational goals to improve the quality of life we all treasure. It reaffirms to all of us the importance of the work of the Foundation through its granting program”, said Gregg Motley, chairperson of the granting committee.

Applicants were required to provide proof of their 501(c)3 status in order to be considered.

Additionally, applicants responded to questions regarding their programming and how it responds to the specific needs of the community.

They also provided a plan for the sustainability of the project, groups with whom they collaborate, and a budget.

The 18 non-profits receiving grants include

U-234 third grade music program,

City of Ft. Scott
Fire Department safety trailer refurbishing,

Beacon,

KSU Extension Aging with Attitude expo,

Ft. Scott/Bourbon County Riverfront Authority walking trail enhancements,

CASA volunteer training during pandemic,

Lowell Milken Center Ft. Scott Front Line Heroes,

Special Olympics Kansas meals for athletes,

Bourbon County Inter-Agency Coalition rent/utilities assistance,

Fort Scott Community College Martin Luther King celebration.

Other agencies receiving grants are

Care to Share transportation vouchers,

Gordon Parks Museum Learning Tree Film Trail,

City of Ft. Scott/Kiwanis friendship swing at park,

Faith Christian Center school supplies for all Ft. Scott students,

Pioneer Harvest Fiesta fairgrounds seating,

First United Methodist Church Feeding Families In His Name,

U-234 first grade virtual community experience, and

Compassionate Ministries ID and winter warming project.

The funds for these grants are derived from interest earned each year from the Foundation’s unrestricted endowment. Currently, this endowment stands at $650,677.

“It is through the generosity of our community that the unrestricted endowment has grown significantly to where we are today,” said Carla Farmer, FSACF chair. “The principal from this
endowment is never touched allowing the interest to be used in its entirety for grants to our
hardworking non-profits.”

The Good Works Forever Campaign, which begins in November, is the primary way in which citizens can contribute to the unrestricted endowed fund. For more information on how to make a gift to the Campaign call 620-224-6500 or visit fsacf.com.

A complete listing of the grants is available on fsacf.com.
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