Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas

Hope For The Holidays: Honoring Those Who Have Died

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“Hope for the Holidays” is  December 3 from 6 to 7 pm at the Cheney Witt Funeral Home, 201 S Main Street, provided by Mt. Carmel Hospice.
Cheney Witt Funeral Home, 201 S. Main, taken from its website.
“The event honors those patients we have served and cared for over the last year who have passed,” said Mt. Carmel Hospice Chaplain Jeff Feagins. “It is also open to anyone in the community who has lost a loved one they would like to honor.”
Mt. Carmel Hospice offices are located at 2322 S Main Street at the Community Health Center of Southeast location.
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas at Fort Scott, 2322 S. Main.
“Mount Carmel Hospice takes its name to honor the legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Wichita, who were early pioneers in healthcare and founders of Mount Carmel Hospital in Pittsburg in 1902,” he said.
Jeff Feagins, Mt. Carmel Hospice Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator. Submitted photo.
“The holidays can be a difficult time for families and friends remembering a lost loved one,” Feagins said. “This service can provide a time to honor and remember those we’ve lost. We want to strive to help people through the grieving process. There will be a time of worship, prayer, and a message of hope, to help people having a difficult time grieving the loss of a loved one.”
Services Provided by Mt. Carmel Hospice
The mission of the Mt. Carmel Hospice team is to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of both patients and their family members at the end of life by providing care wherever the patient calls home.  Services include:
RN Case Manager
Social Work Services
Medications
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Chaplain Services
Hospice Aid Services
Therapy Services
Volunteer Services
Short-Term Inpatient Care
Short-term Respite Care
Bereavement Counseling
Feagins explains the chaplain services he provides:
“My first task is to understand the patient/family’s current spiritual needs,” Feagins said. “I am there to listen and provide spiritual guidance. Spiritual care may include:  offering companionship, talking about life, values, fears, hopes or dreams, difficult health decisions, ways to find hope and purpose, honoring or healing relationships, giving or asking for forgiveness, letting go of anger, hurt or past wrongs, the meaning of life and what happens after death. The care plan can also include prayer, talking about faith, and reading scripture.  I also offer grief support for the family after their loved one passes away. This includes phone calls, visits, and mailings throughout the next 13 months. I also offer a monthly grief support group called Grief Unveiled throughout the year.”
 
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Slap Somebody by Carolyn Tucker

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Keys to the Kingdom By Carolyn Tucker

Slap Somebody

 

The longer I live, the more opportunities I have to interact with people. The family and friends I’ve grown up with are on my “warm and fuzzy forever list” in my heart. And I’m happy to say I’ve continued to add new people to that list. God knows how to bring good people into my life to be a blessing to me and, hopefully, I can be a blessing to them. It’s a win-win and I need and love that interaction. Individuals who come along side me, slap me on the back and say encouraging words are a gift straight from God.

 

I’d like to slap my readers on the back and offer some encouragement for those who suffer from having trouble forgiving themselves. Please remember that no one is perfect — with a good heart and our best intentions we all have faults, failures, and shortcomings. (I’m not talking about sin, which is practicing a transgression knowing it’s against God’s Word.) I’m referring to decisions and actions that were less than perfect in retrospect, but actually the best that could be done at the time. Focusing on our failures opens the door to regret, and that’s a dangerous life-sucking emotion to allow into our heart and mind. Yesterday, and what we did or didn’t do, is gone. It does no good to replay it in our mind.

 

Apostle Paul wrote to encourage the Church in Philippi, “I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead…” (Philippians 3:13 NLT). If any Christ follower had something to regret and stew over, it was Paul. He hunted down, persecuted, jailed, and stoned Christians to death. But Jesus loved him, had a specific mission for him, and turned him around 180 degrees. If Paul could successfully overcome his past, we can too. We have the same liberating grace and perseverance available to us as Paul. God hasn‘t changed; what He says we can have we can surely obtain.

 

Hopefully, most Christ followers have no trouble forgiving others, but many have trouble forgiving themselves. Honestly, Jesus’ command to forgive one another would include yourself. Make the quality decision to forgive yourself and then let it go. You should slap yourself on the back and say, “I did the best I could at the time,” and don’t look back. I have a retired Navy pilot friend who says, “The runway behind you ain’t no good.” Stop letting the devil slap you around in your mind and emotions. We all know that he whispers lies because he’s the Granddaddy Liar (ref. John 8:44).

 

As believers, we aren’t supposed to be just barely hanging on by the hair of our chinny chin chin until we get to go to heaven. The abundant life Jesus talks about in John 10:10 is referring to how we live on earth now. Don’t let the disappointments of your past poison your today. Since God forgives and forgets our sins, we can surely forgive and move past our failures. We must partner with God’s plan, not Satan’s miserable plan. The devil is good at what he does because he’s had a lot of practice at ruination. But Jesus has the antidote for regret and it’s called restoration. “He restoreth my soul” (Psalm 23:3). That’s a promise you can take to the bank. I know firsthand.

 

Consider yourself hugged, loved, and slapped. Now get back to living the abundant life and look for people you can slap on the back and verbally encourage. They need you!

 

The Key: I’d rather slap someone on the back than their face.

Fort Scott Community College, Government

Minutes of the FSCC Trustees On October 21

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FORT SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting
October 21, 2024
PRESENT: Ronda Bailey, John Bartelsmeyer, Bryan Holt, Chad McKinnis, and Doug Ropp
ALSO PRESENT: Sara Sutton – Interim President, Juley McDaniel – Board Clerk, Zackery Reynolds, FSCC
Attorney, faculty, staff, community members
Chairman Holt called the meeting to order at 5:32 pm in the meeting rooms of the Cleaver-Burris-Boileau
Agriculture Building.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Holt reading FSCC’s mission statement.
COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR: None
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: None
COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM UPDATE: Marlee Lake and Mindy Smith presented an update of FSCC’s
Cosmetology Program. Completion of the program takes 9 – 12 months. The school runs monthly specials, takes
appointments and walk-ins. They highlighted a variety of careers cosmetology students can pursue. Since 2023,
28/30 state board tests were passed. Graduates take 2 written tests – a theory (why we do what we do) and a
practical (how we do what we do). High school manicuring will start soon. Students will be able to take their
manicuring licensure when complete. These students would have 150 hours to go toward their required hours. This
offer will be open to Bourbon County students first. If there’s still availability, Girard and Arma may be able to join
too.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the consent
agenda as amended.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE POLICY: The board reviewed a proposed policy pertaining to family and
medical leave. The policy will be presented for approval at the next board meeting.
B. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DEPOSIT: The board reviewed a proposed fee structure for international
students. The fee will be presented for approval at the next board meeting.
C. EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK UPDATES, PART 1: The board reviewed proposed revisions to the employee
handbook. This section will be presented for approval at the next board meeting. Suggested revisions should be
provided before the next board meeting.
ACTION ITEMS:
A. Resolution 2024 – 64: Zackery Reynolds explained the contract from Doral, LLC. Approval of the
contract ensures FSCC receives a contribution from Doral that they are prepared to pay in the county. The
primary reason for the contract is to make sure Doral gets credit for their contributions to the educational
entities should the current legislation about Ad Valorem tax abatement be dissolved.
A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to accept the
contract from Doral, LLC regarding the Tennyson Creek Solar Project.
B. Resolution 2024 – 65: A motion was made by Bailey, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by
unanimous vote to approve the Reserve Unencumbered Fund Balance (Cash Reserves) Policy.
C. Resolution 2024 – 66: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous
vote to approve Sex Offender Notification and Policy as presented.6
D. Resolution 2024 – 67: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Bailey, and carried by
unanimous vote to approve the Financial Responsibility Agreement.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous
vote to adjourn to executive session to discuss acquisition of real property as it relates to parking areas for 15
minutes beginning at 6:25 pm with action not expected to follow. The board invited Zackery Reynolds and Sara
Sutton to join.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made by Ropp, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote to
return to open session at 6:41 pm.
REPORTS:
• ADMINISTRATION – The Board reviewed and heard updates from Academic Affairs, Student Services,
Foundation, Finance and Operations, and the Interim President.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Holt, seconded by Bartelsmeyer, and carried by unanimous vote
to adjourn to executive session for fifteen minutes beginning at 7:40 pm for the purpose of discussing non-elected
personnel as it relates to personnel evaluation, with action not expected to follow. The board invited Sara Sutton, to
join.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote to
return to open session at 7:58 pm.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous
vote to adjourn to executive session for fifteen minutes beginning at 8:05 pm for the purpose of discussing non-
elected personnel as it relates to discussion of identifiable information of non-elected personnel with action expected
to follow.
OPEN SESSION: A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to
return to open session at 8:20 pm.
A motion was made by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Ropp, and carried by unanimous vote to approve the separation
agreement between Fort Scott Community College and Dr. Kegler and resignation of Dr. Kegler.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Trustees, a motion to adjourn was made at
8:21 pm by Bartelsmeyer, seconded by Bailey, and carried by unanimous vote.
Chairman Clerk7

Fort Scott Community College, Government

FSCC Trustees Agenda For November 18

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November 18, 2024

To view the entire packet, file:///C:/Users/Loretta%20George/Downloads/11.18.24%20Consent%20Agenda.pdf
Board of Trustees
Fort Scott Community College
2108 S. Horton
Fort Scott, KS 66701
The Board of Trustees of Fort Scott Community College will meet in regular session on Monday, November 18, 2024. The meeting will be held in Cleaver-Burris-Boileau Hall at Fort Scott
Community College.
5:30 p.m. Regular monthly Board meeting
THE AGENDA
5:30 ROLL CALL, 3
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MISSION STATEMENT
Fort Scott Community College is an institution of higher learning with a long history of culture and
diversity that provides affordable academic, technical and occupational programs to meet student needs while
fostering a mutually supportive relationship between the college and its communities.
CALL TO ORDER, 4
A. Comments from the Chair, 4
B. Comments from the Public, 4
C. TRIO Update, 4
CONSENT AGENDA, 5
A. Approval of Agenda, 5
B. Approval of Minutes of previous Regular Board Meeting conducted on October 21, 2024, 6
C. Approval of Treasurer’s Report and Bills and Claims, 8
D. Approval of Personnel Actions, 5
DISCUSSION ITEMS, 36
A. Peaceful Assembly Policy, 36
B. Progressive Discipline Policy, 38
C. Faculty Qualifications Policy, 41
D. Conflict of Interest Policy, 47
E. Credit Hour Policy, 51
F. Purchasing Policy, 52
G. Employee Handbook Updates, Part 2, 58
H. Meeting Streaming, 110
ACTION ITEMS, 111
A. Resolution 2024 – 68: Consideration of Family and Medical Leave Policy, 111
B. Resolution 2024 – 69: Consideration of International Student Deposit Policy, 113
C. Resolution 2024 – 70: Consideration of Employee Handbook Updates, Part 1, 114
D. Resolution 2024 – 71: Consideration of Substance Abuse Policy Revision, 144
E. Resolution 2024 – 72: Consideration of Program Review Policy Revision, 150
F. Resolution 2024 – 73: Consideration of Employee Insurance for 2025 Plan Year, 151
G. Resolution 2024 – 74: Consideration of Sublease Agreement from Southeastern
Technical Academy for Rural Students, 1521
REPORTS, 153
EXECUTIVE SESSION, 162
ADJOURNMENT, 163
UPCOMING CALENDAR DATES:
• November 18, 2024 Board Meeting
• November 25 – 29, 2024 Campus Closed – Thanksgiving Break
• December 16, 2024 Board Meeting
• December 20, 2024 – January 3, 2025 Campus Closed – Winter Break
• January 20, 2025 Campus Closed – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• January 21, 2025 Spring Semester Begins
• January 27, 2025 (Changed from January 20 due Board Meeting
to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
• February 17, 2025 Board Meeting
• March 24, 2025 (Changed from March 17 due Board Meeting
to spring break)
• March 17 – 21, 2025 Campus Closed – Spring Break
• March 28, 2025 Aggie Day
• April 18, 2025 Campus Closed – Good Friday
• April 21, 2025 Board Meeting
• May 19, 2025 Board Meeting
• May 26, 2025 Campus Closed -Memorial Day
• June 16, 2025 Board Meeting
Sincerely,
Bryan Holt, Chair
Sara Sutton, Interim President
FSCC’s vision for the future is to support “Students First, Community Always” through a
central focus on teaching and learning; advancing strong, innovative programs and
departments; maximizing and leveraging opportunities; initiating efficient and effective
processes; and developing the region’s workforce.2
ROLL CALL
_____ Ronda Bailey
_____ John Bartelsmeyer
_____ Jim Fewins
_____ Bryan Holt
_____ Chad McKinnis
_____ Doug Ropp3
CALL TO ORDER
A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
C. TRIO UPDATE4
CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Attached are the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting conducted on October 21, 2024
C. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT AND BILLS and CLAIMS
Attached are the Treasurer’s and Bills and Claims Report.
D. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Additions
1) Wisly Danger, IA MEP Identification Specialist, effective December 1, 2024
Separations
1) Darcus Kottwitz, Director of Nursing, effective November 1, 2024
2) Santos Manrique, HEP Instructional Support/Service Coordinator, effective January 6,
2025
Transitions
1) Vickie Laderer, from Assistant Director of Nursing to Interim Director of Nursing,
effective November 1, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Consent Agenda items be approved as presented.
BOARD ACTION: MOTION _____ SECOND _____ VOTE _____
DISCUSSION:
VOTE: Bailey Bartelsmeyer Fewins
Holt McKinnis Ropp5

Obituary

Obituary Of Karl Umphenour

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Karl E. Umphenour, 84, of Fort Scott, passed away at his home on Wednesday morning, November 13, 2024. He was born on July 22, 1940, in Vernon County, Missouri, the son of Roy Ellsworth Umphenour and Lottie Belle (Kleitz) Umphenour. He married Sharon Kathleen Erie on April 25, 1959, in Fulton, Kansas. She preceded him in death on January 8, 2013.

 

Karl had a passion for sports. He loved watching any sport whether it be on TV or in person. Karl consistently attended his kids and grandkids’ sporting events. He loved cheering them on.

 

Karl is survived by his children, Shawn Umphenour, of Fort Scott, Karla Mullis and Brock, of Butler, Missouri, Brian Umphenour and Karen, of Moundville, Missouri, Krista Hope and Danny, of Nevada, Missouri, Eric Umphenour and Jennifer, of Pleasanton, Kansas, and Kyla Marchant and Reggie, of Lovell, Arkansas; a brother, David Umphenour, of Carson City, Nevada; a sister, Kay Vaughn, of Camdenton, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.

In addition to his wife Sharon, Karl was also preceded in death by his parents.

 

Pastor Steve Russ will officiate funeral services for Karl at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, with burial following at the St. Michael’s Cemetery, in Fulton, Kansas.

The family will receive friends Monday evening November 18, 2024, 6-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tri-Valley Developmental Services and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall Street, P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS, 66701.  Friends and family may sign the online guest book and share memories at www.konantzcheney.com.

 

Fort Scott, Government

Agenda for the Fort Scott City Commission On Nov. 19

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NOTICE OF AND AGENDA FOR REGULAR

MEETING OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION

City Hall Commission Room – 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701

November 19, 2024 – 6:00 P.M.

 

  1.     Call to Order
  2.     Roll Call

Tim VanHoecke,   Matthew Wells,   Dyllon Olson,   Kathryn  Salsbury,  Tracy Dancer

III.       Pledge of Allegiance

  1. Invocation
  2. Approval of Agenda
  3. Consent Agenda
  4. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1372-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates of October 30, 2024 – November 12, 2024 – $375,039.73
  5. Approval of Minutes for November 5, 2024, Regular City Commission Meeting and November 12, 2024, Special City Commission Meeting.
  6. Request to Pay – Invoice 17652 – Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc. – 24-414 Horton St. & 6th Improvements – $42,906.90
  7. Request to Pay – Invoice 17662 – Earles Engineering & Inspection, Inc. – Pay Request No. 7 – EEI 23-015A – 6 KA-6898-01 US-54 CCLIP Phase I – $9,645.19
  8. Consideration of Ordinance No. 3776 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FORT SCOTT STORMWATER USER CHARGE AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3757 FOR THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS, PURSUANT TO THE FORT SCOTT MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 13.24.121.
  9. Consideration of Ordinance No. 3777 – AN ORDINANCE SETTING NEW WATER RATES AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3758 FOR THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS, PURSUANT TO THE FORT SCOTT MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 13.04.030.
  10. Consideration of Ordinance No. 3778 – AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE BASIC MONTHLLY CHARGE FOR SANITARY SEWER RATES IN THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT BY AMENDING CHAPTER 13.24.100 AND 13.24.110 OF THE FORT SCOTT MUNICIPAL CODE AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3759.
  11. October Financials

 

VII.    Public Comment – Sign up required before the beginning of the meeting on register at the entrance of the Commission Room. Public Comments are for any topic not on the agenda and limited to five (5) minutes per person, at the Commission’s discretion.

 

 

 

VIII.     Appearances – Must be scheduled with the City Clerk at least (1) week prior to the meeting             

              you wish to address the Commission. You will be scheduled on the agenda to speak on your topic.

  1. Heck & Wicker and Jason Dickman/Earles Engineering & Inspections, Inc. – Available to             answer questions regarding Horton St. & 6th St. Improvement Project.

 

 

  1. Unfinished Business
  2. Status of Building at 118 E. Wall – L. Kruger

 

 

  1. New Business

Public Hearing:

  1. Resolution No. 31-2024 – RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE REPAIR OR REMOVAL OF AN ALLEGED UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS STRUCTURE AT 1105 S. SCOTT – Tabled from October 15, 2024 – L. Kruger

 

Action Items:

  1. Consideration of Olsson’s Proposal for Design and Bidding Services for the FSK Lighting & RSA Grading Project – M. Wyatt
  2. Consideration of Certificate of Appropriateness – 24 S. National – Paint color approval – Recommended by Design Review Board on November 12, 2024.
  3. Consideration of Certificate of Appropriateness – 17 S. Main – Move Sign – Recommended by Design Review Board on November 12, 2024.
  4. Consideration of 2025 Holiday Schedule for the City of Fort Scott – Matkin
  5. Discussion to Replace/Refurbish 1997 E-One Pumper Truck – D. Bruner

 

  1. Reports and Comments
  2. City Manager Comments
  3. Engineering Comments
  4.  Commissioners’ Comments
  5. City Attorney Comments

 

 

XII.      Adjourn

 

 

 

 

 

Obituary

Obituary of Debora Roberts

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Our Beloved, Debora Kay Roberts, born on May 18, 1960, in Lamar, Missouri as Debora Kay Walbuesser, formerly known as, Debbie (Madison), of Fort Scott, Kansas. Presently married to Paul Roberts since April 2008. Debbie quietly passed away after a long, hard battle with cancer on November 6, 2024.

She graduated from El Dorado Springs R-11 High School May 24, 1978.

Debbie spent her career as a claims processor for several different insurance companies, as they passed through Fort Scott.

Debbie loved life, full of energy, beautiful smile and twinkle in her pretty blue eyes, you could see the sincerity that she had when she interacted with others. A-bit of a little spitfire, in that small package, to be sure.

She dearly loved the outdoors, nature, gardening flowers (roses and hydrangea) and her Shih-Tzu puppy ‘Jasper’ and fishing.

Debbie is survived by her husband, Paul Roberts, her son Justin Madison, her daughter Amber Madison and her grandchildren Conner, Caden ,Cadence of Justin and Trinity of Amber, all of Fort Scott.

Memorial service will held at the home, 915 S Judson, Ft. Scott, Friday, November 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park of Joplin, MO.

Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott November 15

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! November 15th Weekly Newsletter

2nd Annual Christmas On The Bricks Event Merch is live for purchase!

Click HERE to order!

Fort Scott Brick Ornaments – Limited Quantity Available

As part of the Christmas on the Bricks Festival the first weekend of December in Downtown Fort Scott!

Made by The Artificers in Fort Scott out of Bourbon County Clay!

$20 per ornament.

Click here to order now!

Pick up at The Artificers, 8 N. National Ave.

during the Christmas on the Bricks Celebration.

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

________________

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Guided Tours on Sat & Sun: 10am & 1pm

Visit your National Park!

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

11/15-16 ~ Garage Sale – Striler’s

Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm

Saturday 9am – 3pm

1612 S. Crawford St.

11/16 ~ The Wayward Bettys at the

Green Lantern Speakeasy – 110 S. Main St.

Doors Open at 7pm Music Starts at 7:30pm

$25 | Cash Bar | Dessert included with ticket

11/16 ~ FREE MOVIE paid for by First Presbyterian Church members

Saturday 1pm | Sunday 2pm

Fort Scott Cinema 224 W. 18th St.

11/17 ~ First Presbyterian celebrates 165 of ministry in Fort Scott, KS

10:30am

*A celebration worship and fellowship to commemorate

11/1-18 ~ Fort Scott Presbyterian Village & Local Businesses Christmas Tree Decorating Contest

*Groups or individuals can enter

Trees are provided at FSPV, 2401 S. Horton St.

*Trees must be decorated by November 18

For more info contact Taylor Bailey at

620-223-5550 or [email protected]

11/12-12/7 ~ Bartelsmeyer Jewelry Estate Sale

25% off all Estate Jewelry Nov. 12th-23rd

50% off all Estate Jewelry Nov. 26th-Dec.7th

22 N. Main St. | 620-223-2070

11/12-16th ~ FSHS presents Disney Frozen Jr.

Nov. 12 & 14, 7pm and Nov. 16, 2 & 7pm

FSHS Auditorium

Adults: $8 Children: $6

Order tickets on line here or at the door

Doors open 30 min prior to showtime

11/15 ~ Sip & Paint at Blissful Aesthetics Wellness by Jeanette Hawkins

6-7pm $30/person

Payment via Venmo: @jeanettecarlsonhawkins

Limited seats (6 spots left)

10/25-11/19 ~ Grief Share Support Group

Tuesday Evenings from 6-8pm

Everyone welcome!

You will need to purchase a workbook when you sign up @ griefshare.org/findagroup. $20 plus shipping

Community Christian Church 1919 S Horton – southeast corner of the building – enter the door that faces east.

SAVE THE DATE

11/19 ~ Kiwanis Pioneers Chili Feed Fundraiser

11am-1:30pm and 4-6pm

301 S. National Ave.

Drive-thru only under the Canopy First United Methodist Church

$8 suggested donation for chili and cinnamon roll

11/19 ~ FSCC Men’s Basketball v. Shorter College

7:30pm | Arnold Arena

11/20 ~ FSCC November Community Forum

Refreshments at 5:30pm with the forum at 6pm

in the Ellis Family Fine Arts Center –

2108 S. Horton St.

11/20 ~ Wednesday Writers at Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore (every wednesday)

1:30-3pm | 16 S. Main St.

11/21 ~ K-State Research & Extension Money Management Webinar Series (6 sessions)

Thursdays from Noon – 1pm

FREE – must pre-register

Click here to register

11/21 ~ FSCC Men’s Basketball v. Oklahoma Weslyan U JV

7:30 pm | Arnold Arena

11/23-11/30 ~ Key Annual Warehouse Sale

ONE WEEK ONLY

Sat. 11/23 8am-7pm

Mon. 11-25- Wed 11/27 9am – 7pm

Fri. 11/29 9am-6pm

Sat. 11/30 9am-4pm

2400 S. Main, Suite 200 (next to T-Mobile)

Follow KEY here on Facebook

Click here for the Facebook Event Page

11/23-24 ~ Fort Scott Recreation Turkey Month!

Nov 23rd – Turkey Trot

9am | $20 before the deadline of Nov 16th

Nov 24th -Turkey Shoot –

Grab your partner & win a turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner!

$10 per team – Register anytime

SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce
620-223-3566
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Calendar of Events

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Chamber Highlights
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We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
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Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
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We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
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Church news, Fort Scott, History

First Presbyterian Church Celebrates 165th Anniversary Nov. 17

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The current First Presbyterian Church building is at  308 S. Crawford. Submitted photo.

The First Presbyterian Church is celebrating 165 years in the Fort Scott community.

“A special worship service will be held Sunday, November 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the church, with a celebration fellowship in the parlor afterward,” said Pastor Sarah Gengler.

Pastor Sarah Gengler. Submitted photo.

“Through the years, First Presbyterian has been blessed with 11 installed pastors, as well as two installed associate pastors,” Gengler said.

The current congregation members were deeply committed to continuing worship and ministry outreach while searching for a new pastor recently, according to information provided by Gengler. Twenty-three different members volunteered at least once, to preach a sermon during their Sunday morning worship. On February 1, 2024, the congregation gratefully welcomed their newest pastor, Rev. Sarah Gengler. Rev. Gengler has been in ministry for 10 years and moved here from Minnesota.

Currently, there are 134 members and worship service is 10:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

Pastor Gengler provided some of the outreaches of the church:

  • “First Presbyterian Church volunteers to cook and serve a meal for the Feeding Families Program at the Methodist church on the 4th Wednesday of every month.

  • There are two different adult Faith Formation classes beginning at 9:15 and 9:30 a.m. As well as “Waffles and Jesus” in the Zimmerman Hall dining room at 9:15 a.m., where a hot breakfast is prepared by church volunteers, and then class is held for children grades Kindergarten through 9th.

  • “The church co-hosts Vacation Bible School each summer with First United Methodist Church

  • “We hold a friendly competition between us and First United Methodist Church each year to see who can raise the most pounds of food for the Beacon Food Pantry.

  • “The Presbyterian Women’s organization directs a long-ago gift known as the Hack Memorial Fund, which helps those with the greatest need in Fort Scott. Included in the scope of this ministry are assistance with utilities, rent, and some medical and dental needs, all requests are received and recommended through the Beacon, Bourbon County’s food pantry.”

 

“The church remains active in the community,” she said. “Members are hosting two special showings of The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever at Fort Scott Cinema. Saturday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tell them First Presbyterian sent you!”

“The church will be holding a community-wide service of remembrance called Blue Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 8,” she said. “People are invited to join us at 2 p.m. for a time devoted to remembering those we love, and whose loss is felt more deeply this time of year.”

 

History of the church, provided by Pastor Gengler:

In the summer of 1859, a church-planting Presbyterian missionary, the Reverend Alexander Taylor Rankin of Buffalo, New York, was sent to Kansas by the Presbyterian General Assembly, according to information provided by Gengler. He officially organized the First Presbyterian Church on November 17th, 1859, with three members. In the first few years after its inception members met in each other’s homes for worship. Reverend George C. Irvin became the first installed pastor in 1865. The foundation for the first church was laid in 1864, where the present-day Cheney-Witt Carriage House now stands at the southeast corner of Third and Main. The church building was completed in 1865.

The first building of the First Presbyterian Church was at Third and Main Street. Submitted photo.

In 1888 the second church was constructed on the current property at 308 S. Crawford St., to accommodate the growing congregation.

By early 1920’s the congregation again recognized that it needed more space. The 1888 building was razed and the third church was built, laying its corner stone in 1924. The 100-year-old building was added to the National Register
of Historic Places in 2008.

The second building of the First Presbyterian Church was located at the current site, 308 S. Crawford. Submitted photo.

The First Presbyterian Church has participated in many different ministries over the years, including youth groups, sewing groups, Presbyterian Women, the Methodists’ Feeding Families program, the Beacon Food Pantry, Sunday Serve events where congregation members completed service projects in the community, and Vacation Bible School, according to information provided by Gengler.

 

 

 

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