Due to the Good Ol’ Days celebration, the City’s brush/leaf dump site located on North Hill will be closed this Saturday, June 2nd, 2018. It will reopen on Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Good Ol’ Days Are Here
Provided by the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce
Join Us For the 37th Annual
Good Ol’ Days Festival!
This Thursday–Saturday, May 31st – June 2nd!
Hosted by Good Ol’ Days Committee
Historic Downtown Fort Scott
Fun for the whole family!
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See below for more events hosted by the
Fort Scott National Historic Site and
Fort Scott Munitions Fort Scott National Historic Site
And the Great Outdoors, Good Ol’ Days 2018
SATURDAY, JUNE 2
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Buddy the Bison
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Canoeing/ Kayaking
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Youth Archery Instruction Session
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Broad-axe/ Hewing Carpenters Demonstration
10:00 am – 3:00 pm: “Birds of Prey” – (Live Raptors) Operation Wildlife INC.
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Story Time – Tales of the Past
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Ticks – Did you know?
11:00am – 1:00 pm: Old Fashion Picnic- Please bring your lunch and a blanket
12:00 pm -12:30 pm: Old Fashion Mattress Race – with prizes
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Fort Scott Munitions 2nd Annual
Customer Appreciation Day
On June 2nd, 2018 Benghazi Survivors
Tanto and Boon will be in Fort Scott to sign books, ammo, and meet/greet anyone who shows up. Eric Hadley owner of Got Your Six Coffee will be in attendance as well as Megan and Patrick O’Grady of Blue Line Bears. Join us at 8pm at East Wall for insane deals, free coffee, lunch with Traeger Grills, up to $5,000 in prizes and more.
There will be a Car and Motorcycle show,
Saturday, 8am-5pm, as well that will be FREE. If you are interested in being in the Car/Motorcycle Show
you may register here .
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Chamber Coffee at City Hall This A.M.
WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
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No Switching Allowed Starting June 1
At noon, Friday, June 1 is the filing deadline for candidates interested in serving as a candidate in the upcoming primary election.
Additionally, no switching of political parties is allowed for a period of time starting tomorrow, June 1.
A law passed in 2014 by the Kansas Legislature prohibits Republican and Democratic party members from switching parties during the period of June 1 (at noon) through the August primary (following certification of election results), according to a public election notice posted by Bourbon County Clerk Kendell Mason.
” You can’t switch from a Republican to a Democrat or vice versa after noon June 1st,” Mason said. “If someone wants to switch parties they need to do this before noon on June 1st or wait until after the August primary.”
A registered voter who is not affiliated with either the Democrats or Republicans may choose to align with either party at three times: during this period, or when requesting an advance ballot through the Bourbon County Clerk’s Office or when voting at their polling site during the primary election, according to the public notice.
” An unaffiliated voter can affiliate at any point including on election day, but they will need to fill out a new voter registration card to affiliate,” Mason said. “They will remain the party they affiliated with until they fill out a new voter registration card.”
The primary election is August 7, 2018.
For more information: 620-223-3800.
Boiler Room Brewhaus Expands Into Historic Downtowner Hotel
Boiler Room Brewhaus is expanding. The microbrewery is moving from 102 S. National Avenue to 10 S. National Avenue, the historic Downtowner Hotel.
“We ran out of space,” Ritter said. “Bryan (her husband and the brewer for the business)…didn’t have enough space. (He) couldn’t make it in advance to not run out.”
There are additional advantages to the location at the corner of National Avenue and Wall Street, “Two of the busiest streets in Fort Scott,” she said.
“It’s all on one level, more patrons will have easier access, it has handicapped accessible restrooms, visibility is pretty significant and there is a lot more room for cold storage, like a bigger refrigerator. We will now have a refrigerated room to put kegs in…trucks can come up to deliver grain, and more storage,” Ritter said.
“We’ll be able to make more of our own stuff,” she said. “We’ll have the ability to serve from four more taps. Although, it will take us a while to catch up, because of the move.”
Future plans also include an outside patio area for customers, under the carport on the south portion of the building.
The Ritters, she and her sister-in-law Peggy Ritters are the owners, will have a “soft” opening at the new location Friday, June 1 at 4 p.m. “to celebrate with people and say thanks for all your help and support,” she said.
Ritter also wanted to thank Bobby and Denise Duncan for letting them start their business in their building, Ritter said.
Josh Jones, the owner of the Downtowner building has been repairing and updating the new site for them.
“He’s done all the painting, replaced glass, changed locks, plumbing and took up all the carpet and sanded the floor,” Ritter said.
Saturday, June 2 is the public ribbon cutting at 1:45 p.m. just before they open at 2.
Hours for the microbrewery remain Thursday-Friday from 4-10 p.m.
Saturdays from 2 to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 2 to 7 p.m.
Contact them at 620-644-5032.
The Ritters lobbied for a change in local law, so they won’t have to have 30 percent of their profit in food sales at the microbrewery.
As of January 2017, 66 counties (shaded in medium pink above) in Kansas require there be 30 percent of profits in food sales on the premises to be able to sell liquor, 33 (light pink) counties don’t have that requirement and six counties (dark pink) are “dry” counties, and have no liquor by the drink.
Currently, Bourbon County requires 30 percent food sales in a business that sells liquor.
“It has been approved to put it on the November 2018 ballot to say you do not need to have 30 percent food sales to sell alcohol,” Ritter said.
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports May 29
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports May 27- 29
The Fort Scott Police Department daily reports can best be viewed on a computer.
They are located at 1604 S. National, Fort Scott, KS 66701 and can be reached at 620-223-1700.
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Obituary For Douglas Duane Bower
Douglas Duane “Big Doug” Bower, age 47, a resident of rural Deerfield, Missouri, left this earth for a better place on the other side, Saturday, May 26, 2018, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.
He was born November 5, 1970, in Ft. Scott, Kansas, the son of John Henry Bower and Amelia Elizabeth Jones Bower. Doug graduated from Nevada High School. He had been employed by Ward-Kraft and later for the Deerfield Conoco Station. Doug enjoyed nature. He liked hiking and camping and spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his parents, John and Amelia Bower, of Deerfield; a sister, Jill Love and husband, Ron, of Deerfield; three brothers, Rick Jones, of Ft. Scott, Jason Bower and wife, Thabena, of Deerfield, and Tony Bower of Clarksville, Tennessee. Also surviving are nieces, Jessica Bower, of Fresno, California, Rebecca Bower, of Clarksville, Tennessee, Alyson Love, of Deerfield, Micala and Preslee Bower, also of Deerfield, Kendria Brown and husband, Jerome, of Norcross, Georgia and Haley Jones of Ft. Scott; and nephews, Josh Jones and wife, Karen, of Ft. Scott, Dustin Jones and wife, Tabitha of Jacksonville, Florida and Quentin, Gavin and Evan Love of Deerfield; six great-nieces, four great-nephews and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Also surviving are his beloved dogs, Dapper Dan and Pete who were like his children.
Following cremation, the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Thursday at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Private burial will follow at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to Lee’s Paws & Claws 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.
Fort Scott Pharmacy Opens
Fort Scott Pharmacy, located in the northeast corner of Price Chopper Grocery Store at 2322 S. Main, Suite B, is open for business as of today, May 29. The phone number is 620-644-9444.
Hours of the pharmacy: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; closed from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed on Sunday.
Julie Pellett, one of two pharmacists, worked as the inpatient pharmacist for Mercy Hospital for 16 years.
Taylor Cation, a 2012 graduate of Fort Scott High School and most recently from Kansas University with a degree in pharmacy in 2018, is the second pharmacist.
“Taylor shadowed us at Mercy,” Pellet said. “She was one of my favorite students to do that.”
“I’ll do my boards this summer, by the middle of July I’ll know my results,” Cation said.
Ashley Shelton is the pharmacy technician, with eight years experience working for the former Woods Supermarket pharmacy as a technician.
The pharmacy is located inside the grocery store and has a drive-through window on the north.
“We offer personalized care, more flexibility, competitive pricing and friendly service,” Pellet said.
“We offer compounding more than other chain stores,” she said.
Other services:
- daily medicine packs, to organize medicine for patients
- synchronization of all meds to be due and filled at the same time, to avoid several trips
- auto refilling of prescriptions
- free delivery
“Stop by to input new patient information, transfer prescriptions or just meet the staff,” Pellett said.
The pharmacy doesn’t sell over the counter medicines, but can assist and advise the public on purchasing the right product, she said.
“However we don’t sell them through the pharmacy,” Pellett said.
The Iola Pharmacy Group is the owner of the pharmacy.
“They’ve been a retail pharmacy for over 40 years,” she said. “We are the only independent pharmacy in Bourbon County.”
The pharmacy has a lease agreement with Price Chopper, she said.
“We are excited to launch our business, “Pellett said. “We’ll be in the Good Ol’Days parade (to let people know they are in business).
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports May 29
Benefits of Buying at the Local Farmer’s Market
By Sherise Beckham, MS, LD, RD, Mercy dietitian
FORT SCOTT, Kan. (May 22, 2018) – Spring is finally here and summer is just around the corner. With all the flowers blooming and gardens growing, who doesn’t love this time of year? As a dietitian, I am always encouraging people to eat more fruits and vegetables; however, we rarely talk about the origin of them. For example, who grows your produce? Where does your produce come from? What is the timeline from when it was picked, transported, displayed in the store and now in your hand? Answers to all these questions vary, and in some cases, we might rather not know the answer.
However, we live in an amazing community. Our community is surrounded by many farmers and growers right here in Bourbon County. Many sell their fruits and vegetables every week between May and October at the local Farmer’s Market. By purchasing there, you can find comfort in knowing who grew it, how they grew it and when it was picked and purchased by you. Local produce can also benefit your health and your taste buds.
Local produce is loaded with more flavor. Usually, produce sold in stores is harvested prior to peak freshness and shipped to your location. The ripening process happens during transportation and storage, rather than on the vine. Local farmers allow their produce to ripen on the vine and then picked when ripe. Once picked, they are sold quickly to you and me, which allows us to enjoy the best tasting tomato ever!
Local produce is also higher in nutrients. By choosing local produce, you are giving your body more of those nutrients that fruits and vegetables are packed with. Again, this goes back to the shorter time from harvest to your plate, and that the produce was picked when ripe, not prior to. When your local farmer picks the produce when ripe, the produce has been given the opportunity to grow and develop to its full potential.
Choosing to purchase local produce also supports our local economy and helps keep our dollars local. Purchasing local supports your local farmers and they use those dollars to reinvest in our community. Choosing local also allows you to ask the farmer about their common practices in growing and harvesting their crops. The more you know, the more you can buy with confidence!
Fresh produce in Kansas is limited to a seasonal basis because of the area’s growing season, but we have all summer to enjoy the produce harvested close to home. Next time you are planning your meals or grocery shopping, consider purchasing from our local farmers: you won’t be disappointed!
Mercy Hospital Fort Scott is an acute care hospital with 46 licensed beds, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, OB/GYN, pediatric, home care and hospice services. Inpatient care is provided with 24/7 physician coverage. In 2017, Mercy Hospital Fort Scott received The Leapfrog Group’s prestigious A rating. Mercy Clinic Fort Scott is located on hospital grounds as well as Mercy rural health clinics in Arma and Pleasanton.
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.
Fair Time: Get Creative For Open Class
Submitted by Jackie Warren, co-superintendent for Open Class at the Bourbon County Fair which starts July 10.
It seems like the fair comes earlier and earlier each year. July is coming fast but there is still time to have your projects ready to be entered in the fair.
There are several new categories this year in the open class quilting section.
Be sure and notice classes 26 through 30 in the Fair paper, open class quilting section.
Class 26 is “mug rug”. Mug rugs are a size halfway between a coaster and a placemat. A neat project to set your drink cup and a cookie.
Class 27 that has been added is “Hexagons (any size). Projects with “hexies” have become very popular so bring your “hexie” project.
Any quilted holiday item can be entered in Class 28.
Wool applique has also become very popular also and can be entered in Class 29.
Class 30 is a “Quilt on a Stick”. This will be a fun entry and was noted at the 2017 Kansas State Fair. Make a quilt block 8 x 8 (any pattern) finished, can be pieced or appliqued. The stick and “vase” will be provided for you.
This year the Table Runner Contest is a Polka Dotty Posies pattern that can be obtained from Jackie Warren, 224-8161. Use spring colors and polka dots. The first-place winner will receive $50.
Adults will be baking Easy Cinnamon Bread for the King Arthur Flour contest. 12 years old and younger will be baking Chewy Brownies.
Please contact Joyce Gobl (223-1964) for further information and instructions to obtain your recipes and King Arthur Flour. Prizes are donated by King Arthur Flour Company.
Anyone can enter the Hay Bale and/or the Traditional Scarecrow Contests.
This can be a fun project for groups, businesses, families or individuals. Great prizes for these categories. Contact Terri Williams (215-3202) for more information. Hay bales will be provided for you with registration.
Exhibits can be entered on Monday, July 16, 2 pm – 8 pm.
The judging is Tuesday morning, July 17.
On Wednesday, July 18, the Starlite FCE and Thursday Night Live FCE will each be presenting a special program.
2 pm will be “Show Me the Power of Healing Foods” and 3 pm will be “Kids in the Kitchen”.
The 2018 Bourbon County Fair – Open Class – is a fun and busy time for the volunteers who organize and keep the many exhibits displayed for your viewing. If you have any questions, please contact Jackie Warren (224-8161) or Terri Williams )215-3202). Come and enjoy the fair!