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Inspire Kids To Do

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Jennifer K. Terrell District Extension Agent 4-H Youth Development Southwind District – Erie Office 620-244-3826

This country was built by doers. For more than 100 years, 4-H has been a part of that growth, always empowering youth to speak through action. And by doing so, helping kids to develop their skills and the communities around them.

But what if across our country we could apply this idea to all youth by growing a culture and generation of doers?

What if we can help kids grow the life skills they need by creating the life experiences that inspire them to Do: To do well, do good, do over, do amazing, do STEM, do healthy, do differently.

What if you can spark change and impact for millions of kids, support your community and create value for your company by inspiring a Movement with just one phrase.

INSPIRE Kids to Do.

Become a part of this great organization today! Contact Jennifer K. Terrell, District 4-H Youth Development Agent for K-State Research and Extension – Southwind District by calling 620-244-3826 or emailing [email protected]. The Southwind District covers the counties of Allen, Bourbon, Neosho, and Woodson.

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening In Fort Scott by the Chamber of Commerce

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5-6 15th Annual Gordon Parks Celebration

Click here to view more information about the event.
5
Manufacturing Day in Fort Scott including tours of Labconco, Niece and Peerless as well as FSCC John Deere & Welding Schools. 8am-1pm. Complimentary breakfast and/or lunch.

Click here  for more information about this event.
5-6
Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays.
Fridays:  Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls.
Saturdays:  Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
5-6
50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott – on the hour: Fridays 11am-4pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm. Last tour leaves at 3pm. Departs from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under.
5
YPL First Friday Luncheon – Young Professional’s League of Bourbon Co – Papa Don’s, 12-1pm. Open to YPL members or anyone interested in the organization.
5
Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st and Main St. in downtown
Fort Scott, 7-8pm. This week’s featured artist: Blues guitarist Lem Sheppard @ 6 pm.
6
Elks Christmas Baskets Golf Tournament – 4 Person Scramble – Woodland Hills Golf Course, 2414 Horton St., 10:30am registration, 11:00am Shotgun start.

Lunch will be provided and you may call the lodge to sign up at 620-223-5821
6
Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort, 8am-12pm. You will find homegrown and freshly picked fruits, vegetables, herbs & more in addition to baked goods and some craft items.
6
Fall Festival hosted by Care to Share – Simmons Farm, 2484 Limestone Rd, 10am-4pm

Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Pictures, Train Ride, Face Painting, Bounce House, Beautiful mums, and more.

This year, featuring: “Devon Masonic Lodge #92”,  in conjunction with the “Kansas Masonic Foundation” and “KU Med Center”, who will be sponsoring a “Free Cancer Screening Clinic” at  this year’s 12th annual Care To Share Fall Festival on October 6th, 2018!!

Plan to join us there and let us care and share with YOU too!!
6
FSHS Royal Tea for Young Princes and Princesses – Fort Scott High School Commons, 1005 S. Main St., 4-6pm

You may click here  for more information about the event.
8
Medicare Medicaid Advisors to advise Kansas and Missouri Residents about plan selection and insurance benefit eligibility – Mondays through Dec. 3rd -Price Chopper, 9am-6pm (Free).
8
USD 234 Board of Education Meeting – Board of Education, 5:30-6:30pm.
9
Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am.
9 Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm. (Hedges Administrative Building).
9
T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 3-4pm (weekly).
9
Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort, 4-6pm. You will find homegrown and freshly picked fruits, vegetables, herbs & more in addition to baked goods and some craft items.
9
Historic Preservation Association of Bourbon Co Meeting – Old Congregational Church, 7-8pm.
10
Breakfast Bingo – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 9-10am, 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month. Bingo cards, the caller and coffee provided. Prizes by Fort Scott Recreation Commission. (Free)
10
Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am.
10
Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm.
10
 Living with Alzheimer’s Early Stage – For Individuals with Alzheimer’s – Mercy Hospital, 12:30-1:30pm.
10 Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm. Coloring pages, pens/pencils, snacks provided.
10 TAG – Teen Advisory Group – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National St., 4-5pm. Weekly meetings, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and craft night. Meetings include food/drinks.
11 Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee be hosted by Labconco celebrating 30 years in Fort Scott.

Location: 2500 Liberty Bell Rd.
11 Bereavement Support Group – Mercy Hospice, 11am-12pm (Open to the community)

This event is for any one who has experienced a loss and is in need of some support. You may call Melissa George at 620-223-8533 for more information.
11 Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room,
12-1pm.
11 Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm. Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize.
11 Bourbon County Republican Meeting – Fort Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd., 7-8pm.
12-13
Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays.
Fridays:  Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls.
Saturdays:  Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
12-13 50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott – on the hour: Fridays 11am-4pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm. Last tour leaves at 3pm. Departs from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under.
12 Tigers on the Move Color Run at Riverfront Park – Riverfront Park, 5-6:30pm

Contact Chris Sather at Winfield Scott School for more information about the event.
12 Hole in the Wall Liquor Store Grand Opening – 124 E. Wall St., 5:30-7pm

Ribbon Cutting & Remarks at 6pm. There will be samples, snacks, and door prize giveaways.
12
Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st and Main St. in downtown
Fort Scott, 7-8pm.
13
“Kansas Fins & Feathers 2018” at Timber Hills Lake Ranch, FREE hunting activities for youth and adults.  See flyer below for more details!
13
Harveyfest Ag Alumni Event – Bourbon Co. Fairgrounds.
13
Tri-Yak-A-Thon Race – Kayak, Canoe, Bike – Gunn Park Trails, 1010 Park Ave., 9am-2pm.
Get your team of 3 together, or do the race alone or with a partner.
13 Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort, 8am-12pm. You will find homegrown and freshly picked fruits, vegetables, herbs & more in addition to baked goods and some craft items.
13 Jazz Night at Crooner’s Lounge with the Gary Thompson Band – Crooner’s Lounge, 117 S. Main St., 6-9pm

Call 620-224-9787 to make a reservation.
14 Community Book Club – Nevada, MO, time TBA.
15
Medicare Medicaid Advisors to advise Kansas and Missouri Residents about plan selection and insurance benefit eligibility – Mondays through Dec. 3rd -Price Chopper, 9am-6pm (Free).
15 Chamber Board Meeting – Papa Don’s, 12-1pm.
15 FSCC Board of Trustees Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 5:30-6:30pm.
16 Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am.
16 Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 12-1pm. (Hedges Administrative Building).
16 Community Bingo – Country Place Senior Living, 820 S. Horton St., 2-4pm. Residents and the public are invited to attend.
16 T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center, 3-4pm.
16 Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza in front of the Fort, 4-6pm. You will find homegrown and freshly picked fruits, vegetables, herbs & more in addition to baked goods and some craft items.
16
City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 6-7pm.
17
Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am.
17
Holiday Google Live Stream Holiday Party hosted by the Chamber – “Drive A Holiday Shopping Rush For Your Business” – Papa Don’s, 11am-12pm

You may click here for more information or to register for the event.
17
Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
17
Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm. Coloring pages, pens/pencils, snacks provided.
17
 TAG – Teen Advisory Group – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National St., 4-5pm. Weekly meetings, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and craft night. Meetings include food/drinks.
18-20
Ty Evans Horsemanship/Mulemanship Clinic – Uniontown Saddle Club Arena, 20 miles W. of Fort Scott on Highway 54.  Level one clinic at 9am-12pm, Level two clinic at 1pm-4pm.
Contact Cassie Lawrence: 620-719-6829 for information.
18
Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee be hosted by Pioneer Harvest Fiesta.

Location: Bourbon Co. Fairgrounds in the 4-H Building.
18
Bereavement Support Group – Mercy Hospice, 11am-12pm (Open to the community)

This event is for any one who has experienced a loss and is in need of some support. You may call Melissa George at 620-223-8533 for more information.
18
Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room,
12-1pm.
18
Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm. Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize.
Save the Date:
October 19th-21st – Pioneer Harvest Fiesta 2018
October 19th – Friendship Soup Lunch
October 20th – Alumni Rodeo at Fort Scott
Community College
October 22nd – Election Candidates Forum
October 26th – Boos & Brews Haunted Trolley Tour
Click here for full events listing on our website.
Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Hole In The Wall Opens Oct. 12

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The Hole in the Wall Liquor Store, at Wall and Scott Street September 2018..

HOLE IN THE WALL GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING

FORT SCOTT – The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Hole in the Wall Liquor Store in their new location of 124 E. Wall St. in Downtown Fort Scott. The event will take place Friday, October 12th from 5:30 to 7 pm with the Ribbon Cutting & Remarks at 6 pm. There will be samples, snacks, and door prize giveaways.

Owners Roy & Jody Hoener sought a new location for their liquor store in Fort Scott’s Downtown Historic District and after receiving a CDBG Grant (Community Development Block Grant) renovated the dilapidated building at the corner of Wall and Scott streets.

Hole in the Wall Liquor Store originally opened on Oak Street in the mid-1980’s by Roy’s mother Connie Hoener and her father Roy Louderman. Roy Hoener has since taken ownership of the business and he and Jody look to a successful future with the new location and loyal customers.

The Hoener’s would like to recognize those who completed the building redevelopment including:
Exterior: Hofer & Hofer & Associates, Inc., Ag Engineering, R II Concrete, Casper Enterprises, LLC, Peerless Products, Tanner Beckham & Dennis Speer, Murphy Roofing; Interior: Great Expectations, Geiger Plumbing, KTK Electric, Miles Woodworking, Ruddick’s Furniture, Terry Kirby, Perry Cannon.

For more information please contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566.

Opinion

Miss God’s Will For Your Life? By Patty LaRoche

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Sometimes I question if I missed God’s will for my life. What if the choices I made were not God’s best for the Kingdom? I mean, what if God really wanted me to become a lawyer who would fight for those who had been incorrectly incarcerated? I do like to argue and to be a hero, so maybe that was the direction I was to take. Or what if I should have been a horse trainer? How could someone love horses like I do and not use that passion? Then there always is the paramedic profession. Granted, I once performed the Heimlich on a lady who, as it turned out, wasn’t choking, but perhaps I could redeem myself.

Do you ever waste your time with such senseless questions? Paul, a “servant of God,” certainly had the opportunity to do just that. In Acts 16: 6-8, Luke writes this:

Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia.  When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to.  So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas.

Did you catch it, or did you blow right past it like I did the first dozen times I read it? This is not a leisurely stroll on the local jogging trail. Historians write that Paul’s journey involved thousands of miles of walking, all while trying to figure out what God wanted him to do. I’m frustrated, just thinking about it. Then we come to verse nine:

During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”  After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

Hooray! Celebration time! Finally, a clear direction from God. Strap on your worn-out sandals, Paul. God has plans for you and your friends to tell others about His Son. You soon will be able to sit around a few campfires and share your faith!

Uh, maybe not. Time (perhaps weeks) goes by with no clear opportunity. In fact, the only significant occurrence in scripture is the appearance of a fortune teller who keeps irritating Paul and his companions. No doubt his nerves are a little frayed when he says to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” Which it does.

Good, spiritual move, Paul… until that is, the locals take exception to this exorcism, drag Paul and Silas before the city officials, strip them, “severely” flog them, bind them in chains and throw them into the inner dungeon of the prison. Now, if I’m Silas, I’m going to be looking for a new BFF, and if I’m Paul, I’m going to be throwing a hissy fit to God. And I’m definitely going to be questioning if I missed God’s call on my life.

Not on their eternal radar.

Verse 25-26: And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s bands were loosed.

Read the rest of Acts 16. Because of this incarceration, the jailer (and his family) become Christians, and soon a solid Christian community is formed.

We, like Paul, never know how God is using us, but one thing is for certain. No matter what our circumstances, no matter what job we have or the spouse we have chosen or where we live or what problems we are dealing with, God can use us. And if our life isn’t working out like we originally thought it would?

Paul has the answer.

Praise God!

Fort Scott

Former Gov. Carlin Will Speak On Rural Health in Fort Scott

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Former Gov. John W Carlin will make a stop in Fort Scott on Tuesday, October 9. 
He has been speaking with Kansans about the future of rural health care. His visit comes just days after Mercy Hospital announced it will be closing its doors in Fort Scott.
Carlin was elected Governor of Kansas in 1978 and served two terms. Prior to that, he was Speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives. He currently teaches at Kansas State University in Manhattan and is not running for office.
Jeff Sweetser and Kate Emmett-Sweetser will host a reception for Carlin at 10:30 a.m. at 116 South Main Street. The public is invited. 
Government, Kansas

State of Kansas Raises Awareness of Stillbirths

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Recently-launched Count the Kicks program seeing early success

 

TOPEKA – More than 200 babies are stillborn each year in Kansas.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is committed to helping families prevent this tragedy, which according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), puts families at greater risk of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, loss of productivity and makes them four times more likely to get divorced.

Governor Jeff Colyer has designated October as Stillbirth Awareness Month. The annual awareness campaign comes just after the launch of a new initiative in Kansas to prevent stillbirths, called Count the Kicks.

 

“We are partnering with health care providers, midwives and doulas, county health departments, birthing hospitals, community groups and others to ensure that all women know the importance of counting their baby’s movements daily in the third trimester,” said KDHE Secretary Jeff Andersen. “Throughout October KDHE and partners will be honoring Stillbirth Awareness Month by talking about our efforts to prevent loss due to stillbirth with the Count the Kicks campaign.”

 

Count the Kicks is a proven stillbirth prevention public health campaign that empowers expectant parents to track their baby’s movements in the third trimester and has the potential to save 60 babies every year.

The campaign encourages families to contact a physician if they notice a reduction in fetal movement, so medical attention can be sought before it’s too late.

 

The Kansas Count the Kicks campaign was launched in August and has proven to be impactful. More than 100 orders for materials have been submitted; more than 1,000 Kansans have visited the Count the Kicks website; more than 100 Kansans have “liked” Count the Kicks on Facebook; and more than 350 Kansas moms have downloaded the free Count the Kicks app to track movements.

Through KDHE, providers can order FREE Count the Kicks educational materials at www.countthekicks.org and start using these materials in their practices right away. Moms everywhere can download the FREE Count the Kicks app, which is available in the Google Play and iTunes online stores. The app, available in English and Spanish, allows expectant moms to monitor their babies’ movement, record the history, set a daily reminder, count for single babies and twins.

The Kansas Count the Kicks campaign is supported by KDHE with funding through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under grant number #B04MC31488 and title Maternal and Child Health Services.

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Bourbon County, Fort Scott

City and County: A Collective Force For Future Healthcare

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The city of Fort Scott and Bourbon County officials urgently join forces after the announcement of Mercy Hospital’s closure in Fort Scott Kansas.

October 4, 2018

City and County officials continue to meet to strategize a collaborative approach to the future of healthcare in Bourbon County.

Officials remain optimistic about the quality of life, access to health care, and continued economic growth.

The joint effort’s immediate next steps are to form a task force comprised of representatives from the City, County, Chamber of Commerce, USD 234, USD 235, Fort Scott Community College, businesses, Bourbon County Economic Development Council, Inc. and the financial community.

The task force will be led by Robert Uhler, City of Fort Scott Director of Community Development.

Mercy’s local leadership has taken steps to safeguard emergency services beyond their closure to ensure access to critical healthcare services.

The intention of this task force is to identify the next model of sustainable healthcare in this community.

With resilient citizens and ongoing legislative support, Bourbon County expects to be a representation of future healthcare in rural Kansas.

Rachel Pruitt                                      Jody Hoener

Economic Development                Economic Development Director

City of Fort Scott                              Bourbon County

123 S Main                                          210 S National Ave

Fort Scott, KS 66701                        Fort Scott, KS 66701

Mobile:  913-488-8176                    1-620-223-3800

Office:  620-644-7114                      1-620-215-5728 Mobile

www.fscity.org                                 www.bourboncountyks.org

 

Obituary

Obituary of Donna Sheridan

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Donna Marie Sheridan, age 71, a resident of Uniontown, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at her home following a cancer illness.
She was born December 12, 1946, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence E. Miller and Norma M. Norman Miller.  Donna married Larry E. Sheridan on April 1, 1978.
In earlier years, Donna worked as a cosmetologist.  She later worked in interior design in Kansas City.  Donna was known for her artistic abilities; she made a variety of crafts including, pottery, quilting, crocheting and jewelry.  She was of the Catholic faith.
 
Survivors include her husband, Larry; two children, Christy Pritchett and husband, Danny, of Uniontown, Kansas and Eric Sheridan, of Independence, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Aubree, Asenath, Brendan, Cayman, Mike, Melissa, Samantha and Shawn and sixteen great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are two sisters, Susan Bronson, of Ft. Scott, Kansas and Rosemary Kilgore, of Kansas City, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
 
Father Robert Wachter will recite the Rosary at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, October 6th at the Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Ft. Scott.
Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow the Rosary.
Burial will follow in the Uniontown Cemetery.
Family and friends may meet at the Cheney Witt Chapel on Saturday prior to leaving for the church at 10:20 A.M.
Memorials are suggested to Care to Share and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701.  Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.  
Government, Kansas

Governor Names Three to Kansas Board of Regents

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Topeka – Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. Thursday appointed two new members and reappointed one member to the Kansas Board of Regents. William Feuerborn, Garnett, has been reappointed, and Allen Schmidt, Hays; and Mark Hutton, Wichita will be the newest members of the Board. Each will serve a four-year term, pending Senate confirmation, expiring June 30, 2022.

 

“Our higher education institutions play an important role in educating the next generation, which keeps our workforce and economy strong. The Regents ensure that the future of our state remains bright and prosperous by keeping our higher education system on track to meet these long-term goals,” said Gov. Jeff Colyer. “Bill, Allen, and Mark bring a great amount of experience and talent to the board and I am excited they’ve agreed to serve our great state.”

 

The nine-member Kansas Board of Regents is appointed by the governor.  It is the governing board of the six state universities and the statewide coordinating board for the state’s 32 public higher education institutions (six state universities, one municipal university, 19 community colleges, and six technical colleges).

  • William Feuerborn was born in Garnett, Kansas and has served on the Board of Regents since 2014. He has spent the last forty years in small business development and ranching. He also served as a State Representative in the Kansas legislature from 1994 to 2012. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Pittsburg State University.

  • Allen Schmidt is a retired U.S. Army Colonel from Hays, Kansas where he works as the Director for Development Services of Northwest Kansas. Schmidt served as a State Senator in the Kansas legislature from 2011 to 2013. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kansas, Master’s Degree in Psychology from Fort Hays State University and a Master of Science degree from the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA.

  • Mark Hutton is from Wichita, KS where he was the CEO of Hutton Construction Corporation. Hutton served as a State Representative in the Kansas Legislature from 2013 to 2017. He is a graduate of Kansas State University in Manhattan, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.

“I’m excited to welcome Allen and Mark to the Board and congratulate Bill on his reappointment,” said KBOR Chair Dennis Mullin. “It’s an honor to serve our fellow Kansans in this capacity. I look forward to working with our newest Regents to support families, businesses and the Kansas economy through our higher education system.”

 

The Board also administers the state’s student financial aid, the Kan-ed network, adult education, GED, career and technical education programs, and the state university retirement plans. In addition, members of the Board are also responsible for approving private proprietary schools and out-of-state institutions to operate in Kansas.

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Fort Scott, Government

OverhangingTree Trimming Begins

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The City crews will be trimming trees that are overhanging over the streets throughout the City of Fort Scott.

This is for school buses and the trolley to operate safely down the City streets.

Please be advised that according to City Ordinance 2527, “The City shall have the right to plant, prune, maintain and remove plants, trees and shrubs within the lines of all streets, alleys, avenues, lanes, squares and public grounds, as may be necessary to ensure the safety or to preserve the symmetry and beauty of such public grounds.”

If you have questions, call City Hall at 223-0550.

Business, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Autumn Is Busy In Fort Scott: Downtown Quarterly Meeting

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The Iron Star owner Barbara Trimbur told the meeting’s attendees that the 14-year-old business is a destination spot for out-of-town shoppers. She has vendors, not booths in her business.

There are many good things happening in Fort Scott, according to attendees of the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Downtown Meet and Greet October 2.

The meeting, hosted by Iron Star Antiques, 3 N. Main, allowed area businesses and organizations to tell about their upcoming events:

Bryan Ritter, with Boiler Room Brewhaus Microbrewery, spoke to the attendees about the upcoming liquor by the drink question on the November ballot.

“Yes is a vote for small business and economic development,” Ritter said.

The meeting, hosted by Iron Star Antiques, 3 N. Main, allowed area businesses and organizations to tell about their upcoming events:

  • Hole In The Wall Liquor Store’s grand opening and ribbon cutting is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12.
  • Pioneer Harvest Fiesta is Oct. 19-21 at the fairgrounds. Oct. 18 is the downtown parade at 6 p.m.
  • Downtown Halloween Parade is 11 a.m. Oct. 27.
  • Hedgehog, INK Bookstore, 16 S. Main, grand opening and ribbon cutting is from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30.
  • Forks and Corks at Memorial Hall, Nov. 3.
  • Holiday Open Houses, Thursdays, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13.
  • Veterans Day Celebration, Nov. 9-11. https://visitfortscott.com/see-and-do/veterans-day-weekend-celebration
  • The  Downtown Christmas Parade is Tuesday, Dec. 4. The theme is Cowboy Christmas.
  • Homes For The Holidays Tour, Dec. 7-8
  • Carriage Rides, Dec. 15, downtown.
  • Small business Saturday, Nov. 24 http://shopsmall.com
  • Educational Google Livestream “Drive A Holiday Shopping Rush For Your Business” Wed. Oct.17 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Papa Don’s Restaurant.
  • Toy soldier cut-outs for decoration on light post downtown for sale at the Chamber for $15.
  • There are grants available for exterior painting of a business, and other grants: contact is Rachel Pruitt at City Hall.
  • Fort Scott National Historic Site: interactive candlelight tour is Dec. 7-8.
  • Veterans Day Weekend, Nov. 9-11. http://www.visitfortscott.com
  • Friends of the Fort: Buy a flag subscription to place flags at businesses and homes. Proceeds go to Fort Scott National Historic Site.https://www.facebook.com/Friends.FSNHS
  • Fort Scott Economic Development Director Rachel Pruitt said the city is working with Mercy Hospital on solutions to the closing of the hospital.
  • There is a new children’s book produced by the Lowell Milken Center For Unsung Heroes, featuring the story of Irena Sendler and using LMC Program Director Megan Felt and her daughter to tell the story.
  • The City State Bank downtown branch renovation has started and should be finished in 60 days.
  • To support the cause of Lee’s Paws and Claws, businesses are asked to consider placing collection boxes near their cash registers. Contact Kate Sweetser.
  • Smallville Crossfit’s Day of the Lifting Dead is Nov. 3
  • Bourbon County’s new economic director, Jody Hoener, welcomed input from the community.
  • Captured Images is producing a new magazine and is seeking advertisers.
  • Nate’s Place Restaurant is closed this week for some remodeling, which was helped with a Healthy Bourbon County grant.
  • The Liberty Theater: Across the Pond Band will perform Oct. 27; Jessica Page Band, Nov. 10; and the Jerry Thompkins Band, Nov. 13.
  • The Front Door Christmas Store will be open every Saturday and Sunday in November and also the downtown open houses. This year the store will be at 104 N. National, next to the Buffalo Grill.
  • Fort Scott Community College events: Oct. 13-free children’s fair; Oct. 20-alumni rodeo, the play “Gilligan’s Island” will be Oct. 19-21.http://www.fortscott.edu/calendar
  • Papa Don’s Restaurant held a fundraiser for the FSCC track team Oct. 3. Students waited tables, and a percent of the day’s profits went to the team.
  • The Fort Scott Lofts project is in the beginning stage and will be home to 40 more residents downtown, Fort Scott Economic Director Rachel Pruitt said.

  • Downtown Quarterly Meet and Greet attendees pick up literature of upcoming events, following the meeting.
Fort Scott Community College

Free Kids Festival Oct. 13 at FSCC by Briana Blandamer

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Saturday, October 13, the FSCC Community Relations committee will be holding a FREE Fall Kid’s Festival.

Kids of all ages are welcome to join in the fun!

The festival will be held at Fort Scott Community College in the South Bailey Hall Parking lot from 9 am to 11 am.

There will be a costume contest at 10 am, so wear your best Halloween costume! There will be a prize awarded.

The activities will include a hayride, bounce house, games, prizes, face painting and treats. Bring your own pumpkin for pumpkin painting.

This will be the first of two kid’s festivals this school year, with the second this Spring. FSCC wants to involve the community in campus activities and this is one way to do so that is a lot of fun for everyone involved.

Kassie Cate says, “The FSCC Community Relations committee is looked at as one of the bridges between the college and the community. We do our best to participate in all the community activities as well as provide activities on campus for the community. The community always does a great job at holding numerous activities and events throughout the year, so we feel that we need to also be a part of that, and do our share on free or low-cost events for the people in Fort Scott and surrounding areas.”

Please contact Kassie Cate with any questions by email: [email protected] or by phone: 620.223.2700 ext. 5248

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