Bourbon County, Schools

Christian Heights Country Store May 4

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Teachers at Fort Scott Christian Heights School. From left: Terry Chance, prinicpal; Jeremy Budy, history teacher; Larissa Hunter, pre-school and kindergarten teacher; Karen Schellack, 7-8 grade; Julie Going, 1-2 grade; Sarah Pridey, English; Esther Arnold, 3-4 grade; Amanda Bachand, 5-6 grade; Larry Davolt, science; and Jan Beltram, secretary.

Terry Chance, principal of Fort Scott Christian Heights School, told the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce weekly coffee attendees that the school was started in 1947.

The school educates children pre-school through grade 12.

“We are not funded by the state,” Chance said. “We are funded by tuition, donations and interest income.”

Country Store

To help support the school, each year a Country Store event happens at the school, located at 1101 S. Barbee.

This year it is May 4.

The Country Store includes a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., a supper from 4-6 p.m.  and an auction at 6 p.m.

Chance thanked the businesses in town who contribute prizes, including silent auction items that help make the fundraising event successful.

Terry Chance speaks at the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce weekly coffee on April 11. In back ground is the Chamber Announcer Robert Uhler.

5K Race

Prior to the Country Store event, the school offers a Crusader Charge, which is a 5K race and two-mile fun walk for persons 12 through 31-plus years old. The race will be conducted on Margrave Street.

The entry fee is $15, with t-shirts free for the first 60 paid entrants.

For more information contact Larry Davolt at 620-223-4330.

Fun Run

The Kids Fun Run and Obstacle Course is for children 6th grade and younger, and includes water balloon carry, gunny sacks, jump ropes and more.

Participants who pre-register by April 29, will receive a t-shirt and concession stand voucher.

The entry fee for this is $15. For more information contact Lacey Avery at 913-375-7608.

The kids event starts at 10 a.m. at the south entrance to the school.

Applications can be picked up at the school.

School Play This Weekend

This weekend it the FSCH Junior/Senior school play “Cheaper By The Dozen.”

Play time is 7 p.m. on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13.

Chamber members converse before the announcement segment of the weekly coffee at Fort Scott Christian Heights School on April 11.

 

 

 

 

Fort Scott, Schools

FSHS Students Compete in Personal Finance Challenge

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On April, 10 Fort Scott High School Seniors Jenna Grado, Braden Shelton, Tyler Martin, and Shaylee Terry competed in the Kansas Council for Economic Educations “Personal Finance Challenge.”

These students were among 18 other teams competing for the opportunity to represent Kansas at the National Completion in Lincoln Nebraska.

Students had to first complete a preliminary test.  The top 20 teams in Kansas were then invited to Wichita State University to compete in the state championships.  Once at the tournament, students competed in three individual and one team test.

While not qualifying for Nationals, the FSHS team was in the top five teams across the state.

This activity was part of the Personal Finance class taught by Bert Lewis at the High School.

Fort Scott

Combat Warrior Convoy in Fort Scott May 1

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On Wednesday, May 1st, starting at 1:30 pm, the E3 Foundation and Combat Warriors, Inc. will be having their 2nd Annual Warrior Convoy through Fort Scott. They would love your help again by showing your overwhelming support of these soldiers – by simply standing by the street somewhere along the route from Fort Scott Municipal Airport to the E3 Ranch. Feel free to make a sign, wave a flag, salute, or simply wave as we honor these brave men and women.

Route: The convoy will start out east on Lake Road, then north on Highway 69, then left on National through town, then right onto Old Fort Blvd., then left on Wall St. traveling east all the way out of town.

The LaRoche Family thanks you for your support!

Area News, Health Care, Housing

Presbyterian Manors Celebrates 70 Years

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Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s Founder’s Day
celebrates 70 years of service to seniors

Fort Scott — Employees of Fort Scott Presbyterian Village will observe the founding of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America this month as the company celebrates 70 years of providing quality senior services guided by Christian values in Kansas and Missouri.

Each Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America campus will have their own celebration with residents and employees during April acknowledging the importance each play in making life at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, the way you want to live.

“Many of our more than 2,000 employees view what they do as a calling, not just a job,” said Bruce Shogren, president and CEO. “Our dedicated employees make it possible for us to sustain PMMA’s mission, which directly impacts the wonderful care our 2,400 residents receive every day.”

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village will observe Founder’s Day on April 18, 2019 by having a cook out for the tenants and employees, along with live Music performed by Mr. Richard Mowen for all to enjoy will having lunch.

Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s roots go back to 1947. Alice Kalb, a widow from central Kansas, appealed to a Presbyterian Church organization to establish a home for seniors. Her vision laid the foundation for the first Presbyterian Manor community in Newton, Kan., and inspired others to do even more. Today PMMA remains true to the spirit of Alice’s vision, providing quality senior services guided by Christian values.

Alice’s dream has turned into a network of 17 senior living communities across Kansas and Missouri, with Fort Scott Presbyterian Village joining the system in 1994. PMMA, with its more than 2,400 residents, remains true to its core and mission: to provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

For more information about Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, contact Becky Kellum, marketing director, at 620-223-5550 or [email protected].

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Fort Scott

Local Librarians Honored During National Library Week

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Fort Scott Public Library
April 7th through 13th is National Library Week.
Libraries are at the heart of their cities, towns, schools and campuses, providing resources and programs that build strong communities. Today’s libraries strengthen their communities and transform lives through education and lifelong learning by providing access to the programming and services to ensure the community’s needs are being met. Be sure to visit Fort Scott Public Library during National Library Week, or anytime you need us.
 
Established in 2003 and held annually during National Library Week, National Library Workers Day celebrates the contributions of all library workers, including librarians, support staff and others who make library service possible every day. National Library Workers Day is a time to recognize library professionals for their expertise and leadership skills in transforming lives and communities through education and lifelong learning. The day also reminds the public that Libraries = Strong Communities, and provide users with endless opportunities for engagement, enrichment and development. 
 
We encourage everyone to take a moment and thank our library workers for the services they provide and to remind all who depend on them that our city works, because our Fort Scott Public Library workers do!
 
In celebration of National Library Workers Day, the Board of Directors of the Fort Scott Public Library treated the staff to lunch on Tuesday, April 9, National Library Workers Day.
 
On Tuesday, April 2, Mayor Jeanie Parker issuedtwo proclamations.   One to commemorate National Library Workers Day on April 9 and the second to commemorate National Library Week, April 7 through April 13.
Submitted by Martha Scott.
Art, Bourbon County

Art Is Ageless Winners Announced

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Fort Scott Presbyterian Village announces

Art is Ageless® winners

Fort Scott, KS. — Fort Scott Presbyterian Village recently hosted a reception for the winning artists in the annual Art is Ageless® juried competition.

“We are honored to exhibit artwork by seniors,” said Becky Kellum, marketing director. “Art is Ageless is unique in featuring only the works of artists age 65 and older. Our artists prove that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition.”

Winners in the Fort Scott Presbyterian Village Art is Ageless juried competition were:

Best of Show Amateur: Susan Porter, “Beauty n Everything”, Best of Show Professional: Paul Milks, Carpenters Bluff Bridge.”

People’s Choice: Glenda Stevicks , “Little Church on the mountain Side”, Also Kenneth Eastwood “ He is Risen”

Christmas amateur: Mary Beth Fornelli , “snowman Quilt”

Drawing amateur: Bobby Roberts, “Eagles are nesting”

Fiber Arts professional: Carolyn Munsell , “Bright Journey”

Mixed Media/Crafts amateur: Susan Porter, “Beauty in Everything”, Professional: John Bartelsmeyer,”Japanese Crest”

Needlework amateur: Charlotte Kite, “His name is Jesus”,

Painting amateur: Bob Eckles, “Fish Market”

Photography professional: Paul Milks, “Carpenters Bluff Bridge”

Quilting amateur: Earline Foster, “Horse on the run”

Sculpture/3-D amateur: Kenneth Eastwood, “He is Risen”, Professional: Tony Fornelli,” Nature”

Local competition winners will join winners from 16 other Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level may be selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards.

Art is Ageless is a copyrighted program of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health.

Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s Art is Ageless program encourages Fort Scott Presbyterian Village residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year.

For more information about Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton Fort Scott Ks, contact Becky Kellum at 620-223-5550, or [email protected].

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Entertainment, Fort Scott, Schools

FSHS Prom is Coming: New Venue

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Fort Scott High School Homecoming 2019 candidates are front: Kelcie Bailey, Rebekah Sweyko, Shaylee Terry, Karli Wright;  back row: Johnathan Gauthier, Nicholas Krebs, Gage Lamb, and Alan Santana.

Fort Scott High School Prom 2019 is this Saturday, April 13 at the River Room,  3 West Oak Street where it intersects with North National Avenue.

The public may view the prom site indoors from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

“Great Gatsby is the theme,” Bert Lewis, FSHS teacher and sponsor said. “Cars and vehicles will drive north on Judson and drop off at the corner of Oak and Judson. Valet parking is available. Oak Street will be blocked off at 2 p.m. Saturday through 12 a.m. Sunday morning to accommodate the walk-in.”

“Parent parking will be allowed in the public lots behind the old Downtowner (Currently the Boiler Room Brewhaus),”  Lewis said. “Please refrain from parking behind or east of Sharky’s and Nu Grill to respect these businesses.”

“Parents will be able to set up chairs, or watch from sides of the street,” she said.

The promenade walk-in is from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The prom is from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Coffee at Christian Heights School

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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
Join us for Chamber Coffee

Hosted by:

Fort Scott Christian Heights High School

Location:

1101 S. Barbee
Thursday, April 11th, 2019
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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:
April 18 – Presbyterian Village
April 25 – Peerless Products
May 2 – National Day of Prayer Breakfast (Pioneer Kiwanis and
Cheney Witt)
May 9 – Woodland Hills Golf Course (City of Fort Scott)
Government, Kansas

Legislative Update By State Senator Caryn Tyson

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Caryn Tyson

 

April 05, 2019

The 2019 regular session is over, first adjournment.  All that is left is veto session (scheduled 17 days in May this year) and sine die.  The Senate attempted to finish all of our work during session.  The House had other plans.

Tax:  I made every attempt to negotiate with the House on moving tax legislation forward before the close of session and we had agreements on a majority of items.  However, in less than two hours, the House Tax Conference Committee Chairman receded on agreements and by the next morning negotiations completely broke down.  The House Chairman decided to wait until veto session.  As a result we could lose some good policy that passed the Senate.  The policy includes allowing small businesses to expense certain purchases, freezing property taxes for low income seniors and for some disabled veterans, allowing certain counties to hold elections for a change in sales tax, providing a sales tax exemption on gold and bullion, extending the Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) program for five more years, increasing the number of counties in ROZ, and other tax legislation that passed this year.  Hopefully, there is time and a desire to complete the work during veto session.  It isn’t about one person or legislator winning or losing – it’s about Kansas taxpayers.  You deserve a win!

The Governor’s veto of SB 22 was a setback for Kansas taxpayers.  SB 22 would have stopped tax increases as a result of 2017 Federal tax changes,.  It takes 2/3 majority, 27 votes in the Senate and 84 in the House, within 30 days of the veto to override a Governor’s veto.  It doesn’t appear the votes are there in either chamber.  Myself and other legislators aren’t giving up but the odds are slim.

Budget:  Negotiations between the House and Senate budget conference committee broke down Thursday evening and was postponed until veto session.  The legislature will need to pass a budget during veto session.  That is the only legislation required by law.

K-12 Funding:  Negotiations between the House and Senate were tense regarding school funding.  They did come to agreement on SB 16 Conference Committee Report (CCR).  To quote the House Majority Leader regarding SB 16 CCR, “…the never-ending cycle of school funding litigation.  The plan adds over $360 million to the K-12 budget on top of the $3.13 billion in new funding approved over the last [few] years.  It also includes an inflationary measure that will increase K-12 funding between $50 and $100 million each year…forever.  This isn’t about supporting school districts and providing a quality education to our children.  This is a state being held hostage by trial attorneys who continually sue for more.  These same trial attorneys have already come out publicly saying this increased spending is not enough and they expect the Kansas Supreme Court to strike it down and demand an even greater ransom.”  He goes on to say, “This funding plan is fiscally irresponsible… Kansans deserve better.”  The CCR passed the Senate on a vote of Yes 31 to No 8.  I voted No because Kansans and Kansas schools deserve better than a fiscal promise that Kansas taxpayers CANNOT afford.

Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) Health Plans:  HB 2209 CCR allows KFB to establish health care plans available to KFB members.  It is not insurance but will provide an alternative healthcare coverage.  The vote was Yes 28 to No 11.  I voted Yes.

 

It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your 12th District State Senator.

Caryn

Bourbon County Local News