Entertainment, Fort Scott National Historic Site

Independence Day At FSNHS

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Celebrate Independence Day with the Sights and Sounds of 1840’s Military Fireworks

FORT SCOTT, Kan. – Celebrate the anniversary of American independence with the sounds of cannon fire and homemade ice cream while honoring the service men and women who have defended the United States for the past 243 years. Thursday, July 4, Fort Scott National Historic Site will have artillery demonstrations twice each hour from noon until 4 pm. At 3:30 pm, we will pay tribute to the nation’s founders followed by a flag retreat at 4 pm.

The celebration continues on July 6 and 7 as you discover the rich history and significance of the fort. Experience frontier cooking demonstrations, play period games, see mock artillery and weapons drills, and explore the prairie grass as the fort comes to life before your eyes.

Thursday, July 4

12:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration

12:30 pm – Homemade Ice Cream

1:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration

2:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration

3:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration

3:30 pm – Tribute to the Founders

4:00 pm – Artillery Salute and Flag Retreat

Saturday, July 6

10:00 am – Prairie Walk

12:00 pm – An Arm and a Leg: 1840s Medical Program

1:00-3:00 pm – Let the Games Begin-Historic Games station

3:00-4:30 pm – Going Green: Historic Gardens station

4:00 – Flag Retreat

Sunday July 7

11:00 am – Guided Tour of the Fort

12:00 pm – A Hearty Grip

1:00 pm – Guided Tour

2:00 pm – Democracy Run Wild

3:00 pm – The Price of War

4:00 pm – Flag Retreat

Visitors and local residents are reminded that fireworks are not permitted on the grounds of Fort Scott National Historic Site.

To find out more or become involved in activities at the Fort, please contact the park at 620-223-0310.

www.nps.gov/fosc

Fort Scott National Historic Site is a fee free park that offers a glimpse into the growth of our nation. A walk through the fort reveals the significant role it played in the opening of the West, as well as, the Civil War and the strife in the State of Kansas that preceded it. For more information about Fort Scott National Historic Site, please call the park at 620-223-0310, visit us at www.nps.gov/fosc, on Facebook www.facebook.com/FortScottNPS, Twitter www.twitter.com/FortScottNPS, and Instagram www.instagram.com/fortscottnps

www.nps.gov

About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 419 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit us at www.nps.gov, on Facebook www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice, Twitter www.twitter.com/natlparkservice, and YouTube www.youtube.com/nationalparkservice.

Business, Entertainment, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Health Care

Chamber Coffee: Integrity Home Care and Hospice

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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
Join us for Chamber Coffee
Co-Hosted by:

Integrity Home Care & Hospice
AND Integrity’s “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” team
Location:

902 S. Horton
Thursday, June 27, 2019  at 8:00 a.m.
There will be a bake sale featuring breakfast foods, along with regular coffee refreshments.
Visit Integrity’s website by clicking HERE.
Visit the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” (Pittsburg) website HERE.


Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend for networking, community announcements, and to learn about the hosting business or organization.
Members may pay $1 to make an announcement about an upcoming event, special/sale/discount, or news of any kind.
Upcoming Coffees:
July 4 – No Coffee Program due to holiday
July 11 – Open – Call to schedule
July 18 – Bourbon County Fair
July 25 – Bourbon County E-Community @ Sleep Inn
Bourbon County, Fort Scott

Fort Scott American Legion Thompson-Harkey Post 25 Scuttlebutt

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Due to a Fort Scott Post 25 baseball game on July 1, July’s general meeting is moved to Tuesday, July 2 at 7 pm. Come to Laroche Field and support your Post 25 baseball team.

 

The new Legion year begins July 1. You will be receiving renewal notices in the mail. Your support for the American Legion and it’s programs are very important to our Veterans. The American Legion has been instrumental in pushing two congressional bills relating to Agent Orange and Blue Water Navy and the Legion Act to make all Veterans who served since December 7, 1941 eligible to join the American Legion.  Without your membership, the American Legion would not have had the legislative clout necessary to have these bills heard in Congress.

 

Your support for the Fort Scott American Legion baseball team is needed. This is our 1st Legion baseball team in several years and we are literally starting from scratch on equipment. Myra and I will match $1.00 for every $10.00 donation. Our fundraising goal is $3,000. Registration, insurance, baseballs and other incidentals are expensive.

 

Our goal in Fort Scott is to build an American Legion baseball program based on integrity and develop young men of character for our community. and our nation.

 

Please mail your donation for the Fort Scott American Legion baseball team to

 

American Legion Post 25

PO Box 25

Fort Scott, Ks. 66701

 

You can make a donation at https://www.gofundme.com/fort-scott-american-legion-baseball/donate/?upsell=cpgn_share.

 

Call me at 620-215-1688 to arrange local pick up of your donation.

 

 Upcoming Events

 

June 26 @ 6 pm.  American Legion Post 25 baseball team versus Columbus at LaRoche Complex.

 

June 28. Graveside services with military honors for Post 25 Legionnaire David Dwight Bishard will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 28th at the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott. Friends and family will meet at the cemetery. Services are under the direction of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.

 

July 1 @ 6 pm.  American Legion Post 25 baseball team versus Pittsburg at LaRoche Complex.

July 2. Post 25 meet and greet at 6:30 pm in Memorial Hall. Come and enjoy the fellowship of other Veterans. Bring an eligible Veteran to visit our Post.

 

July 2. Post 25 general membership meeting at 7 pm in Memorial Hall. Our membership meetings are open to all. SAL members are strongly encouraged to attend. Tonight’s meeting will include the installation of Post Officers for the 2019 – 20 Legion year. 2nd District Commander Marri Krupco will conduct the installation.

 

July 4. Post 25 Hot Dog giveaway at Fort Scott Wal-Mart from 11 am – 2pm or the dogs run out.  Stop by for a free hot dog, bag of chips and a drink.

 

July 8 @ 6 pm.  American Legion Post 25 baseball team versus Iola at Iola.

July 11. American Legion Post 25 Color Guard meets in Memorial Hall at 7 pm this month. The Post 25 Color Guard is open to all Post 25 Legionnaires and SAL members.

 

July 15 @ 6 pm.  American Legion Post 25 baseball team versus Iola at LaRoche Complex.

July 19 – 21. American Legion Zone Tournament. Location to TBA.

July 31 – August 4. American Legion State Tournament. Location to TBA.

 

Remember to check out Post 25 on Facebook. It contains current information pertaining to Veterans and their families.

VA Shuttle July Schedule

 

Mondays. Fort Scott/Topeka VA Medical Center shuttle departs Pete’s Convenience Store, 1920 South Main Street, parking lot. Vets needing a ride for a medical appointment must call 785-925-0261 to schedule a seat. The shuttle will make stops in Pleasanton, Louisburg and Ottawa to pick up scheduled riders

 

Tuesdays. Fort Scott/Topeka VA Medical Center shuttle departs Pete’s Convenience Store, 1920 South Main Street, parking lot. Vets needing a ride for a medical appointment must call 785-925-0261 to schedule a seat. The shuttle will make stops in Pleasanton, Louisburg and Ottawa to pick up scheduled riders

 

Wednesdays. Fort Scott/Kansas City VA Medical Center shuttle departs Pete’s Convenience Store, 1920 South Main Street, parking lot. Vets needing a ride for a medical appointment must call 785-925-0261 to schedule a seat. The shuttle will make stops in Pleasanton, and Louisburg  to pick up scheduled riders

 

The shuttle will make stops in Pleasanton, Louisburg and Ottawa to pick up scheduled riders.

 

Carl Jowers. Commander

Fort Scott American Legion Post 25

Telephone: 620.215.1688

Email: [email protected]

Entertainment, Fort Scott

LibraryCon Coming July 20: Creative People Needed

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“Fort Scott Public Library seeks creative people and fans of all sorts to appear as guests at our first LibraryCon Community Event,” said Valetta Cannon, Fort Scott Public Library Youth Librarian, and Assistant Director.

“We are hoping to have a few people give talks or workshops on such things as costume design, DIY props, speaking in an accent or getting into character, or the like,” she said. ” Also welcome are book talks on favorite books within one or more genres, readings from original works, and displays of art or writings by a local artist or author.

“Love books or a favorite show, movie, series, or entertainment genre? Lead a trivia session covering your area(s) of expertise.”
Family-friendly ideas, decorations, costumes, and other contributions are welcome!
The free event will take place on July 20, 10 am – 2 pm, all throughout the library, and is for all ages.
Volunteers are welcome to stay for as little as a half hour or as much as the whole four hours, depending on their activity, availability, and preference.
Letters stating hours served will be provided upon request.
Contact Valetta Cannon at (620)223-2882, email her at [email protected], or visit in person at the library if interested in being part of this event.
Art, Entertainment, Fort Scott

Friday Night Free Concert: Mound City Trio

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The Friday Night Free Concert is at 7 p.m. each Friday evening at Heritage Park, First and Main Streets.

“This week’s show will feature a trio from Mound City,” Ralph Carlson, event organizer, said. “The trio features Tammie Snyder assistant pastor of the Mound City Christian Church. Tammie is the lead singer, Rob Hunt is vocal and keyboard, and Jamie Miller  is percussion.”

“The group plays regularly at the Mound City Christian Church and other venues,” Carlson said.  “Their music includesGospell, hymns, traditional music and classic rock. The group does most of their own special arrangements. I have heard their recording and am particularly impressed by the musical talent, the arrangements and the sincerity of their musical presentations.”

In the event of foul weather, the concert will be moved to the Common Grounds Coffee Shop.

“Come early and bring a lawn chair as seating is limited,” he said.

Business, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Express Employment Professionals Ribbon Cutting July 9

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Join the Chamber of Commerce for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at
Express Employment Professionals
on Tuesday, July 9th
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
celebrating the opening of
Express Employment Professionals’
new Fort Scott location at 119 S. Main St.
The event will take place Tuesday, July 9th
at 5:15 p.m., with remarks and ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
In April 2019, Express opened an office in Fort Scott at 119 S. Main St. The franchise has been based out of Independence since 2004. The company provides businesses with their workforce needs by acquiring and supplying temporary or contract staff and also does temp-to-hire staffing. Express also provides a free service to job seekers by interviewing them and matching their skills with the appropriate employer.
Kai Runnells is the business developer and local representative, and can be reached at 620-644-5050. Visit Express’ website
by clicking HERE.
Contact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566
or visit fortscott.com.
Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes

LMC Hosts Fellows

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Photo by Kenny Felt. Back row (L-R): Heidi Albin, Megan Clark, Lora Durr, and
front row (L-R): Wesley Hedgepeth, Thomas Knab.

The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes is hosting five award-winning educators from across the nation for a week-long fellowship.

During the fellowship, teachers share pedagogical strategies for facilitating project-based learning through unsung heroes.

They will explore Fort Scott with visits to The Fort Scott National Historic Site, City Hall, Kiwanis Club, Gordon Parks Center, LaRoche Baseball Complex, and downtown shops and restaurants.

A highlight of the Fellowship is a video conference with Lowell Milken. The teachers begin the process of an unsung hero project, which will be concluded the following school year with their students.

Fort Scott, Schools

Martin Altieri: New Winfield Scott Assistant Principal

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Martin Altieri, 38, is the  Winfield Scott Elementary School Assistant Principal, starting July 22.

 

“My duties will be assisting (Principal) Ms. McGhee, who will be back in full capacity,” Altieri said.  “I will assist with school operations, providing support to staff and students in order to meet their social, emotional, and educational needs, and helping to implement district curriculum and technology initiatives.”

Altieri has seven years teaching middle school social studies in the Shawnee Mission School District and served nine years in the U.S. Army.

He earned a Bachelors in Secondary Education from Emporia State University and a  Masters of Science in School Leadership from Baker University.

Altieri’s hometown is Prairie Village, KS.

He has three children Morgan, 9; Marilyn 6; and Calvin, 4.
His parents are Michael and Joan, and he has two brothers – Matthew and Daniel.

Altieri has been involved in his community as a volunteer at Veteran’s of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Salvation Army. Additionally, he has coached baseball and soccer.

How did you become an educator?

“I have always enjoyed teaching and coaching and viewed education as a way to give back to the community and share my experiences and love of history with others.”

Did someone inspire you to teach?

“My mother, Joan. She went to college to become a teacher but opted not to enter the education field. She always said it was one of her biggest regrets.”

 

What is the best part of teaching for you?

“Developing relationships with students and parents. Seeing students excited to learn and looking forward to going to school. Watching students grow as young people and develop lifelong skills.”

What are the greatest challenges?

“Meeting the needs of students and ensuring learning is taking place for all students. Helping students deal with challenges outside of school.”

Bourbon County, Government, Kansas

Bourbon County Portion of 69 Hwy. Complete

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Governor Laura Kelly, Secretary of Transportation Julie Lorenz and numerous officials and highway advocates prepare to cut the ribbon. A view of Hwy. 69 is in the background.

Supporters of the continued U.S. Hwy. 69 expansion efforts gathered Monday morning for a celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The event was held in the yard of the Cherry Grove Baptist Church, which lies at the crossroads of Hwy. 69 and Cavalry Roads in Bourbon County.

 

The project expanded six miles of U.S. 69 south of Fort Scott to a four-lane upgradable expressway.

 

“Kansas Department Of Transportation will let the six-mile Arma Connection (in Crawford County) this fall and plans to let the remaining 5.5-mile Crawford County Expansion in the fall of 2020,” Priscilla Petersen, KDOT Southeast Kansas District Public Affairs Manager, said. “Once completed those two projects will (provide) four-lane U.S. 69 from Kansas City to Pittsburg.”

“Hwy. 69 beyond south of Pittsburg, remains in the study phase,” Petersen said.

 

 

 

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