Fair, K-State Extension

4-H Youth Livestock Skills

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Carla Nemecek is Southwind District Director and agent.

 

 

With county fair season upon us, youth livestock exhibitors in the Southwind District are busy working with their animals in preparation to show them at their very best. Not only are they practicing to drive their hogs, brace their sheep and goats and set up their cattle, they are working hard to keep them cool and on feed during the hot month of July.

 

Animals that will be, or have been exhibited (the Woodson & Bourbon County Fairs are already complete!) at the fair did not just appear overnight.  Southwind District 4-H members with cattle care for and own their animals for about 280 days, and youth with sheep, meat goats and hogs care for and own their livestock for about 100 days. The time spent with animals teaches basic life skills and eventually help them develop into better citizens.

 

Following are some life skills that youth livestock project members can gain:

 

  1. How to get along with people. A large number of people in society quit or lose their jobs because

they cannot get along with others. 4-H members who show livestock are around people they

have never met but have similar interests. They learn to communicate with these people.

 

  1. Sportsmanship. At a livestock show, there is only one Grand Champion. However, there are many

winners. Most 4-H members who show livestock for any period of time usually experience the

extreme high feeling of an exceptional effort and the extreme disappointment of a project that didn’t turn out as well as was expected. Normally, win or lose, the competitors in the show can be seen after the show talking and enjoying life together.

 

  1. Responsibility. Feeding and daily chores in a 4-H livestock project teach responsibility. Top

feeders follow the time clock in their daily efforts. This is a good habit to start at a young age and may

reap youngster’s substantial benefits in a career later in their lives.

 

  1. Attend to details. Most young people take care of major items in a 4-H livestock project

like fencing, feeding, etc. However many times it’s the little things that make a different: keeping water

tanks and feed troughs clean, working on grooming and showmanship several months before the show,

keeping pens clean and close observation for sickness and disease. Paying attention to details is

beneficial in almost everything we do in life.

 

  1. Decision making. Decision making is never easy at any point in our lives. 4-H livestock

projects require several key decisions be made: selection of project animals, selection of feeding

method, care and management decisions, fitting and grooming techniques, etc.

 

  1. Goal setting. For every successful 4-H livestock project, there is usually a good plan. Most

details and plans for the project on selection, feeding and management of the project have been planned well in advance. Goal setting is important for everyone regardless of future endeavors.

 

Next time you are at a livestock show, study the kids instead of the animals. You will notice that most

classes have several winners, not just the one standing in first place.

Mercy Hospital

Mercy’s Kids Health Fair August 11

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Mercy Kids Health Fair and Teddy Bear Clinic Scheduled for Saturday, August 11

 Making healthy choices begins with good mentoring. Help steer your children down the right path by bringing them to the Mercy Kids Health and Safety Fair on Saturday, August 11 at Mercy Hospital Fort Scott. From 9 a.m. to noon, the clinic will provide free health screenings, fitness fun, education and learning opportunities, a chance to see emergency vehicles and meet with community agency representatives.

All screenings and events are free and open to the public.

The Teddy Bear Clinic is a highlight of the event. Young children are encouraged to bring their teddy bear or doll for a check-up. Surgeons will be on hand to mend minor cuts or tears to your child’s favorite stuffed animal.

Just a few of the scheduled activities include health screenings (eye, vision, blood pressure, height and weight, and dental checks), nutritional information, details about vaccines, hand-washing tips, healthy snacks, preventing colds and the flu, exercise stations, as well as a bounce house and photo booth. Also on site will be Mercy EMS staff, Fort Scott police, and fire department personnel, the Bourbon County Sherriff, as well as Kansas Wildlife and Parks.

Kids may register to win a backpack stuffed with school supplies. Winner need not be present to win, but registration the day of the event is required.

For more information about the Mercy Clinic Kids Health and Safety Fair, call Amy Budy at 620-223-8093.

Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy’s IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.

supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.

Obituary

Obituary Of Elvis “Willard” Bruner

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Elvis “Willard” Bruner, age 83, a resident of Fort Scott, KS, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 20, 2018.

He was born on October 4, 1934, on his parent’s farm near Mapleton, KS, the son of Walter Eberly Bruner and Agnes (Mackie) Bruner. He married Darla Manderscheid on June 4, 1960, in Fredonia, KS.

He was a member of the Church of Christ.

Willard was the fifth of nine children.

He began helping his dad with farm work at a young age and by the age of 8, he was driving horses on a forklift to pull hay into the hay barns. By the age of 12, his dad shifted to using a tractor for farm work. They also raised cattle, hogs, sheep, chickens, and ducks. They grew a large garden and his mother canned food.

Willard was a true country boy and he enjoyed hunting squirrels and rabbits, fishing and swimming. He went to school in Blue Mound, KS, and enjoyed playing basketball, football, and track. He worked on his dad’s farm until he was 22. He then went to work on the Kansas Turnpike for eight weeks and earned enough money to buy his first car, a 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air.

Willard served in the Army from 1957 to 1959. He received mechanic and machinery training and was in the Post Engineers. While in the Army, he was stationed in France.

After serving in the Army, he returned to farming with his dad. In 1960, Willard and Darla moved to a farm near Mound City and he farmed with his dad and brother.

They moved to their current residence in Fort Scott in 1962, where they raised their children, Donna, Sharon, and Ernest. There, he farmed, raised cattle and hogs, gardened and worked at various jobs in and around Fort Scott.

After retirement, he enjoyed working on small engines, lawn mowers, and gardening. However, his greatest joy came from his family and serving the Lord. He was always smiling and never knew a stranger.

Survivors include his wife Darla of the home; two daughters, Donna Graham and husband William, Joplin, MO, and Sharon Bruner, Roeland Park, KS; a son, Ernest Bruner and wife Stephanie, Overland Park, KS; two sisters, Venita Miller, Garnett, KS, and Marilyn Bruner, Ft. Scott; six grandchildren, Lindsay Johnson, Cassandra Bailey, Jennifer Bruner, Khaled Graham, Donovan Graham, and Shanece Grimm;  seven great-grandchildren and two on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews

. He was preceded in death by five sisters, Pauline Seitz, Lorraine Wilcox, Leora Ross, Shirley Ball, and an infant; two brothers, Virgil and Joseph Bruner; and his parents.

Jim Herman will conduct funeral services at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at the Cheney Witt Chapel.

Burial will follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 Tuesday evening at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Willard Bruner Memorial Fund and may be left in the 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.

Bourbon County, Government

The Bourbon County Commission Agenda July 24

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Agenda

Bourbon County Commission Room

2nd Floor, County Courthouse

210 S. National Avenue

Fort Scott, KS 66701

Tuesdays starting at 9:00

Date: July 24th, 2018

1st District-Lynne Oharah Minutes: Approved: _______________

2nd District-Jeff Fischer Corrected: _______________

3rd District-Nick Ruhl Adjourned at: _______________

County Clerk-Kendell Mason

9:00-9:45-Jim Harris

10:00-Shane Walker-Bids

11:00-12:00-Justin Meeks

NRP Update

Walking Trail Update

City of Fort Scott-Public Hearing for Airport-Monday, July 30th at 4:30 pm

Executive Session-Privileged in the Attorney-Client Relationship

Justifications for Executive Session:

          Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel

          Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship

          Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency

          Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships

          Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property

          Matters relating to the security of a public body or agency, public building or facility or the information system of a public body or agency, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize the security of such public body, agency, building, facility or information system

Entertainment, Fort Scott, Schools

Snew White, A Fractured Fairy Tale, Performed by Area Youth

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The dwarfs in their home in Wychwood. From left: Michaela Morrell, Kaiden Clary, Ana Rupprecht, Joanna Wuthrich, Khris Patel, Brayden Wilkerson

Area youth performed a ‘fractured fairy tale’ of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, entitled Snew White on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon at Fort Scott High School.

The play was a culmination of a Tiger Drama Performance Camp over the last two weeks, with FSHS Thespians assisting Drama Teacher Angela Bin in the production.

Twenty-four youth from six local schools pulled together an entertaining performance. In addition, during the camp, the students explored other types of arts and crafts, and created scenery props for the play.

The directors of Snew White were Brooklyn Lyons and Karina Kantilal.  Set designer, Levi Bin; scenic artist, Mary Gladbach; choreographer, Mackenzie Peoples;  sound designer, Addy Labbe; sound tech, Dominic Cannon; lighting designer, Alyx Brooks; lighting assistant Lexi Bailey; costume designer, Emmalee Bin; acting coaches, Sage Hill, Gabriel Graham, Kathelra Murray, Mesa Jones, and Jakob Slinkard.

The cast was Brayden Wilkerson, Kaiden Clary, Michaela Morrell, Kyla Korinek, Ana Rupprecht, Joanna Wuthrich, Khris Patel, Reagen Wells, Kodi Casper, Kinsley Davis, Lexi Hill, Avery Marsh, Katy Primm, Jada Malveaux, Keri Crisler, Remy Witt, Kaitlyn Leavell, Abby Wuthrich, Bryn Crisler, Caroline Barnes, Xavier Jeffrey, Cora Studyvin and Ben Davenport.

The evil queen, portrayed by Kinsley Davis,  works on a plan to rid Wychwood of Snew White. UPS girl, middle,  is Keri Crisle.
The magic mirror,  portrayed by Remy Witt, chats with the evil queen.
The governor of Wychwood, Kaitlyn Leavell, and her assistants, Dean, portrayed by Caroline Barnes, and her assistant, portrayed by Xavier Jeffrey and Deluca, Abby Wuthrich and her assistant, portrayed by Bryn Crisler,  deal with the politics of having an evil queen.
Sigmond Freud, portrayed by Kodi Casper, counsels Rose Red portrayed by Regen Wells.
Gerry, the insurance agent portrayed by Ben Davenport, chats with Snew White, portrayed by Cora Studyvin.

The magic mirror talks to Snew White.
The queen gets advice. From left: Katy Primm, Jada Malveaux, Kinsley Davis, Lexi Hill, Avery Marsh

The cast sings Heigh Ho Hip Hop Mix.
The cast bows following the last scene.
Grandmother Cheryl Adamson looks on while Tuesday Glessner hands her cousin Avery Marsh flowers, following her performance.
Cast members line up following the performance to greet the audience.From left: Kodi Casper, Bryn Crisler, Kaiden Clary.
A wardrobe malfunction in the audience-greet-line  brings Joanna Wuthrich to  tears.
Family members pose with actresses for a photo. From left: Lexi Hill, Mikki Hill, Regen Wells, Katy Primm, Shawn Hill.

 

Fort Scott High School Drama Teacher Angie Bin smiles for a photo with a cast member. From left: Shannon Hawpe,  Bin, Xavier Jeffrey.
Family and friends linger following the performance of Snew White at Fort Scott High School Friday evening.
Entertainment, Fort Scott

Wine, Art and Concert July 27 In Downtown Fort Scott

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Stroll the Historic Downtown Main Street, enjoy some art and country music this Friday.

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Hit the Bricks Wine Stroll,

Art Walk and Blane Howard Concert

 Historic downtown Fort Scott will be bustling the night of Friday, July 27, with the crowd at the second Hit the Bricks Wine Stroll, Art Walk and Blane Howard concert. Main Street will be closed at 3:30 p.m. to foot traffic only between 1st and 2nd Streets so participants can safely enjoy the event.

The evening kicks off at 5 p.m. and features a variety of events to appeal to a broad audience and all ages. The art walk, coordinated by the BCAC, is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the works displayed by area artists and the sounds of local musicians.

For participants age 21 years and older, the wine stroll will feature 1.5-ounce samplings of wines from several Kansas wineries and vineyards. Cost for the wine stroll is $25 and includes a commemorative wine glass and logoed reusable wine bag for purchases. A valid ID is required at check-in located outside of 119 S Main. Only paid participants with a valid wristband are allowed to sample alcohol.

New to the stroll this year are two distilleries, TJ’s Brew & Microdistillery and Ornery Brothers Distilling, plus Fossil Springs Winery and Get Drizzled, a wine drizzle used for food toppings. Returning for the second year are Aubrey Vineyards, Flustered Blonde Vineyards, Smoky Hill Vineyards and Vogel Family Vineyards. Wine vendors will have unopened bottles of wine for sale. According to Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control regulations, distilleries may only offer product samples. Patrons may purchase food from Sam and Louie’s Food Truck.

Topping off the night, country music sensation Blane Howard will have folks dancing at Liberty Theatre beginning at 8:30 p.m. Howard recently signed a big recording contract so this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy him perform locally. Tickets for the Blane Howard concert are $35 each.

Patrons can save $10 if they purchase both the wine stroll and concert tickets for $50. Tickets are available online at mercy.net/stroll.

“The Mercy Health Foundation Board is excited to host this event once again as an opportunity for people to enjoy the history and revitalization of our lovely Main Street,” said Tina Rockhold, Mercy Health Foundation executive director. “We are grateful for the collaboration with the City of Fort Scott, the Bourbon County Arts Council (BCAC), Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, Union State Bank, the local liquor stores, and APS Staffing to make the event possible.”

All proceeds from the Hit the Bricks event will help Mercy Health Foundation Fort Scott, a nonprofit 501(C)3 corporation, purchase a new transport ambulance. Cost for the ambulance is $80,000.

To learn more about the Mercy Health Foundation or make a donation visit https://www.mercy.net/practice/mercy-health-foundation-fort-scott/ or call 620-223-8094.

Bourbon County, K-State Extension

Master Gardener Training Offered This Fall

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Krista Harding is a K-State Research and Extension Agricultural agent assigned to Southwind District. She may be reached at [email protected] or 620-244-3826.

Area plant lovers will have a great opportunity this fall to participate in an outstanding horticulture program!

The Master Gardener training will be held in Chanute starting September 10th and will conclude on October 15th. The training is held during the day from 9 am to 4 pm. The Master Gardener program is a volunteer program in which K-State Research and Extension “trades” classroom training for volunteer time.

Master Gardener training consists of 40 to 50 hours of instruction in all aspects of horticulture.

Instructors include state specialists from Kansas State University, local extension agents and local experts. After training is completed, volunteers donate an equivalent number of hours of service as was received in instruction.

Topics that will be covered in the training include:

  • Plant Growth & Development
  • Soils, Water and Fertilizer
  • Vegetable Gardening
  • Insect Diagnosis & Management
  • Fruit Gardening
  • Annuals & Perennials
  • Woody and Grassy Ornamentals
  • Turfgrass
  • Landscape Maintenance
  • Plant Disease Diagnosis & Management
  • Pesticide Use and Safety

Although the Master Gardener program is a volunteer activity, there are some requirements that must be met prior to the selection process. Each individual wishing to participate in the Master Gardener training must meet the following requirements:

  • You need to be available for about 40 hours of community horticulture service during the first year. The number of hours to be donated is equal to the number of hours of training received.
  • You must have at least a High School Diploma or the equivalent.
  • You must be willing to travel to the training site for all classes.
  • Enjoy sharing your love of gardening with others through various Extension Master Gardener projects.

The Southwind Extension District currently has an active Master Gardener program consisting of 25 individuals. The Master Gardeners have completed volunteer projects such as demonstration flower beds, vegetable research trials and various other projects in Erie, Chanute, Iola, Humboldt, Moran and Fort Scott. In addition, educational tours and activities are also planned.

Applications are available now and are due to the Southwind Extension District by August 27th. Applications can be picked up at any of our four Extension office locations, e-mailed or mailed to you. The fee for the course is $85 which covers the cost of the Master Gardener resource notebook. For more information about the Master Gardener training, please contact the Extension office.

Krista Harding is a K-State Research and Extension Agricultural agent assigned to Southwind District. She may be reached at [email protected] or 620-244-3826.

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

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

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Livestock Sale – Fort Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd., 10am-5pm
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50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott on the hour from 11am-4pm leaving from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under, last tour leaves at 3pm.
20-21
Showing of “Snew White” at the Fort Scott High School Auditorium hosted by the Tiger Drama Camp
20-21
Free Dump Day – Fort Scott/Bourbon County, Bourbon Co. Transfer Station Landfill, 2257 Noble Rd., Fri. 8am-4pm, Sat. 8am-12pm
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Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Pavilion, 1st & Main St., downtown, 7-8pm, will be at Common Ground Coffee Co. if excessive heat.
20
Junior Livestock Sale – Bourbon Co. Fairgrounds, 7pm
20 Ben Grace & Paul Demer at your local Microbrewery – The Boiler Room Brewhaus, 2 S. National Ave.,
7:30-9:30pm

You may buy your tickets for $10 at the Chamber or $15 at the door of The Boiler Room Brewhaus at the time of the show.
20 Star Wars Outdoor Movie Night – downtown city park just S. of the Lowell Milken Center, Wall & Main St., 8:30pm
21
KS Rocks Recreation Park Crawling for Down Syndrom Benefit Run
21
6th Annual Tiger Baseball Golf Tournament – Woodland Hills Golf Tournament, 2414 Horton St., 8am-2pm

All proceeds go to the benefits of the FSHS Tiger Baseball Program. Call Josh Regan at 620-288-6617 for more information or to registar a team/sponsorship.
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Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza, downtown, 8am-12pm
21
Family Day – Fort Scott National Historic Site, 10am-12pm, 12:30-2pm

This is fun for the whole family with activities in the morning and afternoon
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Gordon Parks Museum Cinema Saturdays – Leadbelly, Gordon Parks Museum, 2108 S. Horton St., 1-2:45pm
21
Missouri State Tractor Pullers Association – Bourbon Co. Fairgrounds, 7pm

Contact Mark Crystal at 620-224-9388 for more information.
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Summer Reading: Libraries Rock! – FS Public Library, 201 S. National Ave.,
10-11am
24 Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm
24
T.O.P.S. Meeting Held – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave.,
4-5pm
24
Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza, downtown, 4-6pm
25
Breakfast Bingo – Buck Run Community College, 735 Scott Ave., 9-10am
25
Summer Reading: Libraries Rock! – FS Public Library, 201 S. National Ave.,
10-11am
25
Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Crawford, 12-1pm
25 Adult Coloring Program – FS Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm
25 TAG – Teen Advisory Group, FS
Public Library, 201 S. National Ave.,
4-5pm
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Chamber Coffee – Skitch’s Inc., 8am
26
Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm
26
Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave.,
6-9pm
27-29
Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heros – Poland 2017 Trip Reunion, 1 S. Main St.
27-29 The Polish Life in a Jar Reunion – Lowell Milken Center, 1 S. Main St., The events are three days for the 32 and families who traveled to Poland in the summer of2017. They are from all over the county and Poland.
27-28
Livestock Sale – Fort Scott Livestock Market, 2131 Maple Rd., 10am-5pm
27-28
50-min. narrated Trolley Tours of Historic Fort Scott on the hour from 11am-4pm leaving from the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 231 E. Wall St., $6 adults, $4 children 12 and under, last tour leaves at 3pm.
27
Chamber Golf Classic – Woodland Hills Golf Course, 2414 Horton St., registration begins at 11am and tee-off at 12pm
To register or to look into more information about the event click here
27 Gordon Parks Museum presents: Wine & Design: Create a Masterpiece – Participiants will experience creating a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork using photography, pastels, and/or watercolors. The finished work will be printed on 11 by 17 paper and be suitable for framing, $25 fee, 2108 S. Horton, 1-4pm
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Mercy Health Foundation Fort Scott Wine Stroll, Art Walk, and Concert – Wine Stroll & Art Walk from 5-8pm and Blane Howard country music at Liberty Theatre from 8:30-11:30pm, registration at 2nd & Main St.
$25 for Wine Stroll and you must be 21 years or older
$30 for Blane Howard concert and if you purchase both you will save $10
27
Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Pavilion, 1st & Main St., downtown, 7-8pm, will be at Common Ground Coffee Co. if excessive heat.
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Come visit the art show at Fort Scott National Historic Show! This is fun for the whole family and kids K-12 grade may put their best creations in the art show. First and second place winners will recieve a prize. The creations must be brought to the fort by July 26th at 5pm.
28 KS Rocks Recreation Park Summer
Off-Road 101 Course
28 Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza, downtown, 8am-12pm
28 Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heros – Life in a Jar author Jack Mayer, Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main St., 10am
28
Dr. Roger Parris Retirement Reception – Mercy Hospital in the Catherine’s Cafe, 10am-2pm
28 Gordon Parks Museum Cinema Saturdays – The Learning Tree, Gordon Parks Museum, 2108 S. Horton St., 1-2:45pm
28 Lowell Milkens Center for Unsung Heros – Life in a Jar Performance, Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main St., 2pm
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Summer Reading: Libraries Rock! – FS Public Library, 201 S. National Ave.,
10-11am
31 Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 Horton St., 12-1pm
31
T.O.P.S. Meeting Held – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave.,
4-5pm
31 Farmers’ Market – Skubitz Plaza, downtown, 4-6pm
31
Harry Potter Birthday Party for Teens – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-6pm

This event is for middle and high schoolers only, based on their grade this fall. To qualify for the party, you must have attended at least one prior program and been registered for summer reading.
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Election Candidate Forum – FSHS, 1005 S. Main St., doors open at 5:30, forum at 6-8pm

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