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Presbyterian Village Annual Auction May 15
Spring cleaning? Donate your items now
to Presbyterian Village’s annual auction
Fort Scott, Kan. – Now that it’s finally warming up outside, the time for spring cleaning approaches. Soon, area residents will tackle annual challenges such as clearing brush in the backyard, tidying up the basement, cleaning out the garage, and emptying cabinets to replace shelf paper. As you identify the things you no longer need, keep in mind the adage “One person’s trash is another person’s treasure,” and consider donating that “treasure” to Presbyterian Village for its annual fundraiser.
“You may look at it and see junk, but your neighbors may look at it and see a collectible or a useful tool,” said Executive Director Ginger Nance.
Stop by during regular business hours, in the evening or on weekends to drop off your donation at 2401 S. Horton. For pick-up and delivery of heavy items, call 620-223-5550 to make arrangements.
“Used hobby items are always popular at the auction, such as a golf cart or set of clubs, fishing tackle, that flat-bottom boat, tractors and farm items that have been sitting out back untouched for a few years, knick-knacks and even some of those tools you don’t use or need anymore,” Nance said. “The possibilities are endless, and everything will go at the auction, including that vintage jewelry you haven’t worn in centuries, good lawn mowers and the old furniture pieces you plan to replace with your income tax return. Now’s the time to clean out the old and pass it on to someone who can use & cherish it! Remember, items don’t have to be old, new items are appreciated, as well.”
Presbyterian Village’s annual dinner and auction will take place May 15. Proceeds stay local and go to Presbyterian Village’s Good Samaritan Program, which helps seniors who have outlived their financial resources, through no fault of their own. Every dollar raised makes a direct difference in senior’s lives.
Everyone wins at the auction. The items you donate may be deductible on your income taxes. The Presbyterian Manor organization is a 501(c)3, not for profit, Christian mission organization dedicated to providing quality senior services guided by Christian values.
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Fort Scott Presbyterian Village has been offering independent and assisted living services for seniors from southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri since 1994. Learn more at FortScottPresbyterianVillage.org. It is a member of the nonprofit Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America network of 17 communities and two hospices in Kansas and Missouri. Learn more about PMMA at PresbyterianManors.org.
Civil War Camp Dance April 27
THE ANNUAL CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT ON THE GROUNDS OF FORT SCOTT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, APRIL TWENTY-SEVENTH AND TWENTY EIGHTH.
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS EVENT, THE FRIENDS OF FORT SCOTT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE WILL BE HOSTING THE SECOND ANNUAL CIVIL WAR CAMP DANCE.
LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN FORT SCOTT, HISTORIC MEMORIAL HALL WILL BE FILLED WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC FROM THE EIGHTEEN HUNDREDS ALONG WITH WHOOPING AND HOLLERING AND DANCING FEET AT THE CIVIL WAR CAMP DANCE THE EVENING OF SATURDAY, APRIL TWENTY-SEVENTH.
PERIOD DANCES AND MUSIC ARE SURE TO ENTERTAIN PARTICIPANTS AS THEY BRING HISTORY TO LIFE.
THE CAMP DANCE IS HELD TO COINCIDE WITH THE CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT WEEKEND AT FORT SCOTT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE.
IT GIVES THE VOLUNTEERS ATTENDING THE ENCAMPMENT AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET TOGETHER, HAVE A GOOD TIME, AND BRING HISTORY ALIVE IN A SOCIAL ATMOSPHERE.
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO COME AND JOIN IN THE DANCING OR JUST TO WATCH.
WE ENCOURAGE, BUT DON’T REQUIRE, THOSE WHO ATTEND TO COME DRESSED IN 1860S CIVIL WAR ATTIRE, OR DRESSED AS1800S WESTERN PIONEERS. IT SETS THE TONE FOR THE EVENING.
ALL AGES ARE WELCOME. COME JOIN US AS WE LEARN 1800S DANCES TO 1800S MUSIC.
THE DOORS OPEN AT SIX-THIRTY AND DANCING BEGINS AT 7:00 PM.
THE COST OF FIVE DOLLARS PER PERSON COLLECTED AT THE DOOR GOES TO THE FRIENDS OF FORT SCOTT NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE.
FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO FACEBOOK AT FORT SCOTT KANSAS EIGHTEEN HUNDREDS DANCING.
FSCC Offers Free Spring Kid’s Fair April 6
Tour and Updates: Bourbon County Commission
A large number of people crowded into the hallway of the Bourbon County Courthouse Thursday morning to attend the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce weekly coffee.
Many of the county’s departments were represented at the coffee.
Community announcements were given, with each announcer paying $1 to the Fort Scott Trolley Car transportation fund.
This week’s coffee was hosted by the Bourbon County Commission, with First District Commissioner Lynne Oharah telling of the events coming up in the county.
Oharah invited the attendees to tour the facility on the first floor that houses the Bourbon County Clerk, Treasurer, County Commission Room, Economic Director and Counselor.
Also open for viewing was the second-floor Bourbon County Attorney Office space, which has been in use since October.
Oharah said the commission is “looking to renew a one-cent sales tax for maintaining or new hard-surfaced roads in the county.”
On another subject, he also noted that “the county is totally responsible for the ambulance service as of April 1.”
This following the closing of Mercy Hospitali n October and the transitioning to the county’s responsibility for the ambulance.
Economic Director Jody Hoenor said the transition was a “team approach” between the county, Mercy and the City of Fort Scott.
Hoenor advised people to contact their insurance provider directly to see if the ambulance service will be covered in their policy.
Hoenor also said she is working on a strategic plan for the county which focuses on “increasing our population to spread the tax base over many shoulders.”
The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office Daily Reports March 28
The Fort Scott Police Department Daily Reports March 27
Click below:
Fort Scott Job Fair: List of Positions
U.S. 59 closed north of Moran on April 1
Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday, April 1, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will close U.S. 59 to traffic three miles north of Moran, from Rhode Island Road to South Dakota Road. During the closure a wind tower crane will be moved across the highway.
There is no signed detour for the closure. U.S. 59 traffic should use alternate routes.
Gardeners Christmas Auction This Saturday, March 30
The long winter is almost over. Gardeners are getting antsy to get their hands in the dirt in their gardens.
“It’s winter time,” Barb McCord, Tri-Valley Developmental Services (TVDS) Horticultural Therapist, said. “I know a lot of gardeners are excited about getting started.”
The 7th Annual Gardeners Christmas Auction, Saturday, March 30, will help assist them to get started.
The silent auction along with the plant and garden decor sale is from 10 a.m. to noon at the TVDS, located in Fort Scott’s Industrial Park at 4305 Campbell Drive.
“I tell people it’s down the hill from Key Industries,” McCord said.
The sale benefits the horticulture therapy program at TVDS.
“It’s been a successful addition to our client’s lives and provides a quality product to our community,” McCord said.
The clients do science experiments, work on fine motor skills, work on following directions and learn to work as a team, among others, she said.
There will be a “compost bin”, with gently used gardening items and other items donated by the community at the sale.
“Hoses, tools, an exercise bike, a leaf shredder, a birdcage and stand, supports for plants and gardening books, McCord said.
The following will be for sale at the Gardener’s Christmas Auction:
Chamber Coffee At The Courthouse March 28
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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
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FSHS Talking Tigers Team Takes First Place at Caney
Fort Scott Talking Tigers competed at Caney Valley Tuesday March 26. Fort Scott took 1st place in Sweeps!
* indicates state qualifiers
PROSE:
5th – Dalton Womeldorff
POETRY:
6th- Brooklyn Miller
5th – Jonie Antonio
*2nd – Madi Toth *
*1st – Elizabeth Ngatia *
HUMOROUS INTERP:
3rd place – Jade Russell
DRAMATIC INTERP:
*2nd – Hunter Adamson*
DUO:
3rd – Karina Kantilal and Audra McFarland
*2nd – Zoe Self and Hunter Adamson *
ORIGINAL ORATORY:
3rd – Shekhar Gugnani
*2nd – Zoe Self*
* 1st – Elizabeth Ngatia*
DOMESTIC EXTEMP
4th – Dalton Womeldorff
3rd – Mark Adams
FOREIGN EXTEMP
6th – Jade Russell
3rd – Shekhar Gugnani
*1st – Zoe Self *
IMPROMPTU
6th – Jade Ivy Bailey
*2nd – Mark Adams *
*1st – Dalton Womeldorff *
Submitted by Angella Curran.