Giving Opportunity Archive

Skate Park Looks for Funding

There is definitely a need for a skate park in Fort Scott. The latest Skaters As Scholars event was attended by nearly 70 young skaters, and the issue has been unaddressed since the 1980s. It is estimated that there are over 450 skaters in town, according to Nate Lyons, Fort Scott Skate Park Committee member. … Continue reading →

Funds Sought for Little League Football

Richard Goldston has a vision for a traveling Fort Scott Little League Football project for area grid-ironers. While many of these young athletes are currently playing football, they must travel across the state line to Nevada to participate. Right now, over 80 youngsters make up three fifth- and sixth-grade teams and two third- and fourth-grade … Continue reading →