Online First: More volunteers needed for Good Neighbor Blitz

The Good neighbor Blitz, which began Thursday morning, is still seeking volunteers for home improvement projects throughout the weekend. Julie Righter, publisher of the Tribune and one of the co-conveniors of the blitz, said anyone who is interested in helping can still register at 7 a.m. Friday at the parking lot of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, 231 E. Wall.

Each volunteer will need to complete a medical release form and code of conduct worksheet prior to registering. Upon registration, each volunteer will receive a bracelet, which he/she must wear while on the job site. In addition, each volunteer will receive a t-shirt. Once registered, volunteers will be dispatched to the home on which they are working.

Due to expected record heat, all volunteers are reminded to bring plenty of water for the day. In addition, volunteers are reminded to bring his/her lunch, wear appropriate clothing including work boots or tennis shoes -- no open-toed shoes -- and remember that safety will be a priority.

Anyone wishing to donate water for the effort can bring bottles of water to the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for distribution to volunteers.

A story from the first day of the blitz will appear online and in the print edition Friday morning.