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Good Samaritan Program Raises $39,000

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Good Samaritan dinner & auction raises $39,000 for area seniors

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village thanks citizens for their support

 More than 500 people raised $39,000 for the Good Samaritan Program at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village’s annual dinner and auction May 2.

Sale items included a car, John Deere lawnmower, collectible glass, quilts, furniture and indoor and outdoor household goods donated by area businesses and residents. Proceeds support the Good Samaritan Program, which provides financial assistance to Presbyterian Village residents who have outlived their financial resources through no fault of their own.

“We are so grateful for the support we receive each year for our dinner and auction,” said Ginger Nance, executive director at Presbyterian Village. “There were enough items to fill both sides of the garage and overflow into the outdoor parking area. We want to thank everyone who sponsored, volunteered, donated items, purchased dinner, bid on or bought auction items or participated in our raffle.”

Bruce and Carol Majors of Fort Scott won the trip to Santa Fe, N.M.

“I’m truly humbled by the commitment that our community, tenants, employees, donors and friends all have to the Presbyterian Village mission,” Nance said. “Each year, I am left feeling so touched after seeing how so many pull together to ensure that our seniors’ needs are met in our community. It is exhausting work but in such a great way! There’s no better feeling than knowing and seeing God’s work take place right before our eyes!”

The ticket sales including the dinner, trip raffle, sponsorships and auction totaled just over $30,000. The proceeds were added to the $5,050 in proceeds from the sale of Bob and Faye Steele’s household goods in August 2017, bringing the combined total raised for the Good Samaritan Program to $39,250.

The Steeles gave the household items of their estate to Presbyterian Village to be used in our Good Samaritan annual auction. Moving and storing a large number of items was a challenge, so Presbyterian Village had an auction at the Steeles’ farm in August.

For more information about Fort Scott Presbyterian Village’s independent and assisted living services, accommodations or amenities, contact Becky Kellum at 620-223-5550.

If you would like to partner with us to learn how you can make a difference in a seniors life through the Good Samaritan fund estate planning, please contact Ginger Nance at (620) 223-5550, [email protected] or the Presbyterian Manor development team at 800-336-8511 Ext. 1222. Every dollar truly makes a difference.

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Fort Scott Presbyterian Village has been offering independent and assisted living apartments 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.

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Local Organization Earns Award at Statewide Health Conference

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Courtesy photo. Representatives for The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team received the prestigious Community Health Champion award in Salina, Kansas, on Wednesday. Pictured left to right: Missty Lechner, Alliance for Wellness advocacy project director; Jody Hoener, Mercy Clinic Quality Liaison; Allyson Turney, Administrative Assistant; Rhonda Dunn, Community Development Director; Sherise Beckham, Mercy Fort Scott dietician; Dave Martin, Fort Scott city manager; and Dr. Elizabeth Ablah, associate professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita and WorkWell KS presenter.

The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team Earns Award

at Kansas State of Wellness Symposium

 Bourbon County was recognized on Wednesday in Salina at the Kansas State of Wellness Symposium for earning the prestigious Community Health Champion award.

Bourbon County and The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team realized that prevalence of diabetes in the county is over 25% higher than the national rate and decided to change that. Led by Jody Hoener, Mercy Clinic Quality Liaison, the team worked hard to engage community members and organizations in their planning efforts with much success.

Since the inception of The Healthy Bourbon County Action team, they have assisted with creating additional trails for biking and walking, installed bike racks and shared bicycles around Fort Scott, installed water bottle filling stations at a school and are getting healthy, locally grown foods in restaurants. Through building partnerships, they have cultivated a community culture that is more supportive of healthy lifestyles.

A representative from the team was onsite at the fourth annual Kansas State of Wellness Symposium to receive the award.

“I was so proud to be a part of the Bourbon County Action Team that traveled to Salina to receive the Community Champion Award for our great ‘City,’” said Dave Martin, Fort Scott city manager. “People were amazed at all that the hard work and progress that we are making and Jody Hoener did a great job representing us on a success panel. It is wonderful that Peerless was highlighted in their work with their associates on controlling diabetes.  A healthy community is a happy community.”

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Blue of Kansas, Kansas Alliance for Wellness and WorkWell Kansas have provided support to businesses, health organizations and communities as they work to improve health and wellness across the state. The symposium allowed organizations to collaborate and work together toward a common purpose of greater health outcomes.

“It’s a privilege to recognize organizations across the state that are working hard to improve health,” said Missty Lechner, Advocacy Project Director, Kansas Alliance for Wellness. “Each of the awardees has taken on various challenges to impact and improve health in very different ways. Regardless of the type of organization or the struggles they have encountered, each has been able to achieve meaningful progress over the past few years.”

Awards were also presented to USD 465 in Winfield, KS, which received the Organization Health Champion award, and Orion Education & Training in Clearwater, KS, which received the Worksite Health Champion award.

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.

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Main Street Gallery: Six Businesses

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Julie McClellan of Main Street Gallery and Gifts. Julie and son, Josh, are the owners.

Julie McClellan joined forces with her son Josh McClellan in 2000 to open a retail shop in Fort Scott.

The shop has moved from 8 N. Main to National Avenue across from the post office then to 24 N. Main. It was at this location they renamed the shop from Spice of Life to Main Street Gallery and Gifts.

“After 10 years at this location, we outgrew the space and bought the old J.C.Penney building at 23 S. Main,” Julie said.

Through the years they added more offerings for their customers.

Today they have gifts, home decor, custom and antique furniture, gluten-free products, a homebrew supply shop, herbs, essential oils and supplements in addition to an upholstery shop, picture frame and mat shop and additionally they rent out space to the Spoiled Brat Salon next door at 19 S. Main.

In the lower level of Main Street Gallery and Gifts is a flea market with many vendors.

“Josh’s wife, Rechelle, and my husband, Gene, and granddaughter Shelby help out in this multifaceted business,” Julie said.

Julie shows Josh’s “The Frame Up” shop located on the first floor of Main Street Gallery. He can do custom framing and matting.
Julie gets information from a customer about an upholstery project at Gene’s Upholstery, in the back of the store.
A homebrew supply shop is located in Main Street Gallery.
Essential oils, supplements, and gluten-free bread are also available at Main Street Gallery.
A flea market with several booths is in the basement of Main Street Gallery.
A booth in the flea market at Main Street Gallery.
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Chamber Coffee Hosted By Woodland Hills Golf Course May 10

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Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce is located at 321 E. Wall.
The weekly Fort Scott  Chamber of Commerce Coffee is May 10, 8 a.m. hosted by Woodland Hills Golf Course
Click here for the Woodland Hills Facebook page.
Click here for the Woodland Hills website.
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:
May 17th – Riverfront Park
May 24th – Fort Scott Regional Tourism Center/CVB
May 31st – Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days
June 7th – Keyhole Youth Center
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Free Concert at Belltown May 17

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The Belltown Trail Pavilion at Riverfront Park on North National Avenue will be the site of a ribbon cutting for the newly built pavilion on May 17 following the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Coffee at 8 a.m.
In the evening,  a free spring concert will be held at the site.
Bring your lawn chairs.
6:00 PM Supper: Hotdogs, chips, desserts, bottled water.
6:30 PM Concert: Rick Cook & Seminole with special guests Jason Richison and Kinley Rice.
Free admission. (Donations accepted and much appreciated.)

This is a kid-friendly event.

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Summer Reading Program Kick Off May 30

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Fort Scott Public Library, at the corner of National Avenue and Second Street.

The Fort Scott Public Library’s 2018 Summer Reading Program theme is Libraries Rock! and this year’s program will include activities and challenges for all library patrons ages 0 – adult.

The family kick-off party is from 10 a.m. to noon May 30 at the Ellis Fine Arts Center.

Ellis Fine Arts Center on the campus of Fort Scott Community College on South Horton Street.

Early registration is now open. Any summer reading registrations turned in before May 30 will receive a prize for each child or teen. Forms are available at the library circulation desks and have been sent home through all Bourbon County schools.

If you are able to volunteer or donate, please email Miss Val at [email protected] or call 620-223-2882.

“We still need more donors for weekly snacks,” Youth  Librarian Valeta Cannon, ” said. “And more volunteers to help with regular program weeks. All volunteers will receive a letter for their resume or college application upon request.’

2018 Summer Reading Performers Schedule:

Musician Alan Cunningham – June 13 at 10 a.m. at the Danny & Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center (FSCC)

Musician Aaron Fowler with a service dog, Bella – June 19 at 1 p.m. at the  Danny & Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center (FSCC)

Storyteller & Puppeteer Priscilla Howe – July 11 at 10 a.m. at the Danny & Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center (FSCC)

Other Events Scheduled:

Rock Star Kick-Off Family Party – May 30 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Danny & Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center (FSCC)

Just Dance & Guitar Hero Teen Kick-Off Party – June 4 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Keyhole

Regular Weekly Programs (Kids 0 – 5th grade) – Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 10 a.m., June 5 – August 1 at Fort Scott Public Library. NO regular meeting on June 12, July 4, or 10, due to performances and Independence Day. Events will begin in our event room and the computer room, located downstairs, and finish upstairs for awards, registration, and book browsing.

Regular Weekly Programs (Teens, 6th – 12th grade) – Wednesdays at 4:15 pm, June 6 – August 1 at the library and once monthly at Common Ground Coffee Co. NO Meeting on July 4 (July 3 instead). Teens are also encouraged to volunteer at children’s meetings.

Rock-Painting Party with Julie and Kallie Norris – Date TBD at Fort Scott Public Library

Wrap-Up Party TBD – Tentative Date, August 7

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New Online Mercy Sponsorship Application

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Mercy’s Application Process for Donation/Sponsorship Requests

FORT SCOTT, Kan. (May 9, 2018) – Mercy is committed to supporting charitable organizations and activities consistent with our mission to improve the health and quality of life in the communities we serve. Just one way that Mercy does so is by donating money to sponsor a multitude of annual events or organization’s efforts to promote health and wellness.

In order to better serve the organizations which submit sponsorship/donation requests, Mercy has introduced a new online sponsorship application system.  

To be considered for funding from Mercy between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019, all organizations seeking charitable support are asked to complete the online application at www.mercy.net/sponsorships.  

The deadline to apply is June 1, 2018. Recipients will be notified by email after July 1, 2018.

To create your organization’s online proposal, you will first need to create an account by logging on to www.mercy.net/sponsorships. Note that the application will require a W-9, and Federal Tax ID number or a Social Security number to submit.

“The application review committee looks forward to receiving proposals and learning more about your organization’s plans to use funds to further our mission among the people you serve,” said Tina Rockhold, Community Relations Manager, and Philanthropy Director.

“We strongly encourage your organization’s members to think ahead for the next 13 months and submit applications for programs they foresee having funding needs through June of 2019.”

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.

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Sign Up For Summer Programs At Buck Run Center

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Buck Run Community Center is located at 735 Scott Avenue.

Thinking of activities for the kids to do this summer?

The first of May marked the first day of registration for all summer programs at Buck Run Community Center.

“Parents, don’t wait to sign up,” Tom Robertson, director of the center, said. “We do have limits on some programs.”

Tom Robertson is the director of Buck Run Community Center.

Programs such as youth baseball/softball, adult slow-pitch softball, adult racquetball, pickleball, and co-ed kickball are offered.

In addition, cooking and craft classes for youth, cheerleading, dance, basic tumbling, youth fitness, Little Athletics Camp, Sports Camp, Tot Lot Day Camp and Adventure Class require pre-registration beginning May 1.

Also offered are basketball camp, drama performance camp, volleyball camp and football camp, junior golf camp, youth tennis program and swim lessons.

At the aquatic center at 7th and Main streets- infant aquatics, water fitness, and swim teacher certification are taught. The center opens May 28, Memorial Day.

The Fort Scott Hurricanes is a competitive swim team open to swimmers 18 years old and younger, who can swim at least one length of the pool.

Adults are not left out of activities.

For adults there are fitness classes, dance lessons and Tae Kwon Do classes.

Shelter house rentals and camping sites are available in Gunn Park on Park Avenue.

The big rock shelter house at Gunn Park.

In addition there is Lake Fort Scott located off Indian Road, south of the city, Lincoln School Walking Trail located at West 18th Street, the Betty Run Willard Fields/Ty Cullor Field located at 2108 S. Horton, Ellis Park located at 12the and Williams streets, Third Street Park located at Third and Hill streets, Nelson Park located at the corner of Grant and Elm streets, Woodland Hills Golf Course at 2414 S. Horton and the James Tedesco Memorial Skate Park at Fourth and Scott streets.

For more information contact Buck Run Community Center at 620-223-0386, check out its Facebook page or click here

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Ward Kraft Job Openings

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Ad: Ward/Kraft, Inc, located in Fort Scott (KS), is currently looking for the following:

  • Web Developer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Production Member
  • Sales/Business Development Representative

(Scroll down for details of each position.)

“WE HIRE THE PERSON NOT THE POSITION”

Ward/Kraft, Inc, located in Fort Scott (KS), is currently looking for a Production Member. Ward Kraft is an industry leader while being one of the most innovative print manufacturers in the Print Industry.

Ward/Kraft is a family owned company that started over 40 years ago with customer service and good business values as a number one priority.

Ward/Kraft offers a competitive salary and a substantial benefit package to their members

Ward/Kraft want members to believe working at WK is a career and not “just a job”; this is shown with over 35% of current members having 10 or more years of service within the company.

If you have an interest any of these positions, please contact Brad Matkin, Director of Corporate Recruiting, at 1-877-281-2485 Applicants may apply online at www.wardkraft.com under the employment tab or in person at our campus located at 2401 Cooper Street in Fort Scott, Kansas.

Job Posting: Web Developer

Position Summary: Ward/Kraft is seeking a person who is highly motivated, energetic, and who is career focused to work as our companies Web Developer.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Write code to generate web pages, access databases, and business logic servers
  • Work with designers and content writers
  • Test and document software for web sites
  • Write, modify, and debug software for web sites

Key Qualifications:

  • Detail Oriented
  • Ability to work in a fast paced multi-project environment
  • Dependable, ambitious, energetic, and enthusiastic
  • Works well in a team environment
  • Minimum of two years experience with CSS Framework would be a plus (Bootstrap, Foundation, Materialize)
  • Minimum of two years experience with Source Control System would be a plus (GIT)
  • JavaScript, jQuery, Node.JS, React.JS, Vue.JS, HTML, SQL, ASP.NET CORE, EF CORE 2.0, Word Press, and Web design security
  • Problem solver and good communicator

Schedule and Compensation:

  • Weekdays 8am to 5pm (some weekday meetings at 7:30am)
  • Some overtime hours (before/after hours and weekend work)
  • Six month performance reviews (90 day probation period)

Job Posting: Graphic Designer

Position Summary: Ward/Kraft is seeking a person who is highly motivated, energetic, and who is career focused to work as a Graphic Designer within our company and subsidiary companies.

  • Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials
  • Plans concept by studying information and materials
  • Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
  • Obtains approval of concept by submitting a rough layout
  • Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting and printing
  • Prepares final layout by proofing finished copy and art
  • Completes projects in a timely fashion
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Position Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or similar area of focus
  • Excellent design skills
  • Ability to quickly produce top quality designs
  • Mac proficient
  • Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office proficient
  • HTML and CSS knowledge is a plus
  • Photography experience would be a plus
  • Videography and video editing would be a plus

Schedule and Compensation:

  • Weekdays 8am to 5pm
  • Some weekend and before/after hours overtime available
  • Six month performance reviews (90 day probation period)
  • Some overnight travel may be required

Job Posting: Production Member

Position Summary: Ward/Kraft is seeking a person who is highly motivated, energetic, and who is career focused to work on our production teams. This position is responsible for operating production machinery, producing superior quality products, and performing routine machine maintenance. This position is also responsible for maintaining quality standards, facilitating turn times and achieving top production goals.

Key Qualifications:

  • Good mechanical ability
  • Superior trouble shooting skills
  • Quick learner-Problem solver
  • Self starter
  • Detail Oriented
  • Basic math skills needed (decimals, fractions, addition, subtraction, measurements)
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Dependable, ambitious, energetic, and enthusiastic
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential
  • Printing knowledge is a plus but will train the right candidate

Schedule and Compensation:

  • Three rotating shifts – every four weeks (shift premium is paid for “off-shift” workers)
  • Possible Saturday overtime
  • Six month performance reviews (90 day probation period)

Job Posting: Sales/Business Development Representative

Position Summary: Ward/Kraft is seeking a highly motivated; career focused Sales/Business Development Representative with a strong desire to succeed and to be part of a top notch team. In this role you will help Ward Kraft continue to build our dynamic and expanding company through research, prospecting for new business, setting up appointments, meeting in person with decision makers, identifying, and pursuing businesses for specific markets and products, closing, building and maintaining distributor relationships. If you have drive, determination, a wiliness to learn, are dependable with the desire to grow, and a high degree of integrity and commitment we want to talk to you.

Position Qualifications:

  • Inside/outside sales experience is a plus
  • Excellent communication skills-strong and persuasive
  • Enthusiasm and flexibility
  • Works well alone as well as with a team
  • Ability to cold call customers (proper phone etiquette)
  • Presentation skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Self-confident and self-motivated
  • Competitive and results-driven
  • Previous experience in the printing industry is a plus
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time

Schedule and Compensation:

  • Travel required-some overnights
  • Base salary plus commission
  • Weekdays 8am to 5pm (unless traveling)

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