The USD #234 Board voted unanimously Monday night at their regularly scheduled board meeting to bring interscholastic and intramural sports to the Fort Scott Middle School for the 2013-2014 school year. The interscholastic sports will include football, volleyball and basketball at an estimated cost of $54,390 and intramural, track, flag football, flag soccer, and an estimated cost of $8,500. Wrestling, Tennis, Gymnastics and Softball will not be include in the program but will be evaluated for the future.
Director of Economic Development Resigns
Macy Cullison, the Director of Economic Development for the city of FortScott, is resigning from her position. When asked why, she said that “In August I will attend law classes at VanderbuiltUniversity.” The City of Fort Scott is now searching for qualified applicants for the position. Macy’s last day as Director of Economic Development is July 12th.
Ladies Night Out A Success
The Liberty Theatre was the venue for a Ladies Night Out last Thursday, May 9, 2013. This year was the first year for this particular event, held by the Bourbon County Relay for Life.
Hounds Defeat Pratt and Head to Super Regionals in Wichita
The Hounds are on their way to Wichita as they defeated Pratt in two games in a best two out of three series on May 5 at Fort Scott. Both games were hard fought games but the Hounds were able to come out on top on both, 7-5 and 3-2.
2013 Spring Awards Concert
The UniontownHigh School and Middle School music department’s 2013 Spring Awards Concert was held on Friday, May 10th.
Grant Announces Retirement
Kansas State Representative Bob Grant has announced his retirement. Rep. Grant will retire from his position as Dist. 2 Rep. on December 10, 2013. Check out next week’s issue of the BOCO for full story.
