Official Opening of Price Chopper Today
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FSHS Ensemble Spreads Christmas Cheer
Fort Scott High School Select Ensemble entertained guests of Community Christian Church’s annual Christmas luncheon December 11.
The ensemble is under the direction of Meredith Reid, music instructor at FSHS, and is accompanied on piano by Pat Harry, a retired music teacher.
“Mrs. Harry is the former FSHS choir director who built up the choir to immense proportion,” Reid said.
Eighteen students from sophomore to seniors were selected for this group of 18 members
The performance at the church is leading up to the music department’s big fundraiser for the year this Sunday at 3 p.m. at the high school. Money raised goes to purchase music, outfits, travel, and clinicians, Reid said.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students k-12 grade, and there will be refreshments following.
The school auditorium will be decorated by Ellen Kendrick’s art students.
Reid’s dad, Dan Duling, will be performing also during the fundraiser Sunday afternoon. He is in a band called Stone Country that includes Shana Lynette Stone, Rick Duling, Jason Richison and Jeff Culver.
“My dad’s band is doing this for free,” Reid said.
Reid said the student singers love to perform and she sees going out to the public as a way to give back to the community.
In addition, “The kids love getting out of class and today they get to eat,” Reid said with a smile.
The church provided a lunch of soups, sandwiches, appetizers, desserts, and drinks to the students and members of their congregation and invited guests.
A Christmas luncheon is an annual event where the church staff provides food for the congregation.
Members of the staff are Pastor Dusty Drake, Children’s Minister Paul Martin, Youth Pastor Ian Johnson, Pastoral Care and Women’s Minister Marcy Reynolds, and church secretaries Jamie Beckham and Jennifer Addington.
Werling Tells Story Of Why Reinhardt Cried
Cathy Werling read her story entitled “Why Did Grandpa Cry” to an audience of children and adults December 9 at the Lowell Milken Center.
The public reading and signing of books was an event to showcase the first in a series of children’s books that Werling will write, highlighting unsung heroes in history.
Werling said the first story is about black students who tried to go to a white school and were treated badly, except by two white students.
The story is told through the eyes of the granddaughter of one of the white students, decades later.
Following the reading by Werling, she signed books for those who purchased them and a drawing for prizes took place.
Werling’s book tells the story of Ken Reinhardt, during the U.S. Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s on a level that children can understand.
Reinhardt is an unsung hero whose story is featured at the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes in downtown Fort Scott.
Attending the event were the children of David Foster, one of the Uniontown High School history students who discovered the story of Reinhardt for a class project. They sat quietly, intently listening to Werling tell the story.
“Why Did Grandpa Cry” is the first of 12 children’s books about unsung heroes that will come through the Lowell Milken Center.
“The next story is about a dog named Stubby,” Werling told the audience. “A soldier took care of Stubby, then Stubby became a hero.”
Price Chopper Opens Dec. 13
A Price Chopper grocery store will open the doors to its newest store, located in Fort Scott, at 2322 S. Main Street on Wednesday, December 13 at 9 a.m.
Price Chopper will be open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
The 40,000-square foot Price Chopper is owned by the Queen family who also have five additional stores in Kansas. The new Fort Scott location joins the Price Chopper family of 51 stores in and around the Kansas City metro.
The newly-redeveloped store is a welcome addition to the shopping center that formerly housed Woods supermarket and will feature a drive-through Dunkin’ Donuts as well as other amenities.
“As neighborhood grocers, we are passionate about serving the community around us,” said Barry Queen, owner of Price Chopper. “We are proud to present Fort Scott with a new store that will offer an exceptional shopping experience, as well as, serve as a strong partner for the local community.”
With the Price Chopper brand comes several new food options. Price Chopper offers hot meals each night of the week.
“Chopper Chicken Tuesdays” offer a hot dinner special from the deli that comes with chicken, sides, and rolls. The meat department offers KC Pride meats and Choice Certified Angus Beef cut by in-store butchers.
Additional amenities include:
- Charter Reserve Premium deli meats and cheeses, sliced to order
- Chopper Chicken: Fresh, never frozen, fried and rotisserie chicken
- Custom-made to order cakes, perfect for birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions
- Fresh popcorn-popped in store with your favorite flavors and fun additions
- Big Jim’s Smokehouse-fresh smoked meat, ready-to-eat
- Full service floral
- Comfortable seating area with access to wifi
- Outdoor seating
Price Chopper also offers its customers the Chopper Shopper REWARDS program. By using the Chopper Shopper REWARDS Card, customers earn points towards for discounts on future food purchases and other promotional offers.
“Everything we do at Price Chopper is designed to create a better experience for our customers,” added Barry Queen “We’re excited to extend our service to Fort Scott and look forward to partnering with the community.”
In a combination of full and part-time position, Price Chopper adds a total of 125 jobs to the Fort Scott economy. People interested in Price Chopper employment opportunities should visit the Queen’s Food Stores section on the Careers Page at www.mypricechopper.com.
About Price Chopper
Price Chopper’s 51 Kansas City stores are locally owned by the Ball, Cosentino, McKeever, and Queen families, all of whom live in Kansas City and oversee store operations on a daily basis. For 38 years, the owners and employees of Price Chopper have been committed to providing the highest quality products and top-of-the-line customer service to the thousands of customers they serve every day. For more information, please visit www.mypricechopper.com.
Mercy Hospice Treats O’Dell To Trolley Ride
On Wednesday, December 6, as part of the Mercy Wish Program, Nora Jean O’Dell was whisked away for a trolley ride through Fort Scott.
The evening began with hot cocoa and treats followed by a fabulous ride through the streets of the city.
The festivities included a tour of downtown Fort Scott’s Christmas light displays as well as highly spirited, yet out-of-tune, caroling.
None of this could have taken place without the dedication of Mrs. O’Dell’s nurse, Kerry Wunderly.
Mercy Hospice would like to extend its deepest thanks to the City of Fort Scott’s tourism department and specifically the Tourism Manager, Larry Gazaway, for making the trolley ride possible.
Bourbon County Commission Agenda For Dec. 12
The Bourbon County Commission meets at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays at the county courthouse, 210 S. National Ave.
The agenda for December 12, 2017:
9-9:45 a.m.-Jim Harris
9 a.m.-City State Bank – John Hill-Financing paperwork for the Mack Dump Truck
9:45-10:15 a.m.- Commissioners consider and take action on any and all question regarding the law enforcement project
10:30-10:45 a.m.-Bobby Reed-Budget
11-11:30 a.m.-Justin Meeks
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.-Jail Progress Meeting
1:45-2 p.m.-Clint Anderson
2:30 p.m.-Employee handbook
1st District Commissioner is Lynne Oharah; 2nd District-Jeff Fischer; 3rd District-Nick Ruhl and the County Clerk-Kendell Mason
Justifications for Executive Session:
· Personnel matters of individual non-elected personnel
· Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship
· Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative(s) of the body or agency
· Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships
· Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property
· Matters relating to the security of a public body or agency, public building or facility or the information system of a public body or agency, if the discussion of such matters at an open meeting would jeopardize the security of such public body, agency, building, facility or information system
The Grinch at Fort Scott High School
Fort Scott High School Thespians along with local children from kindergarten to eighth grade provided an enjoyable rendition of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” Saturday and Sunday in the high school auditorium.
Forty-four children and youth presented the play to a large crowd on Saturday afternoon.
There were nine scenes and three songs performed under the direction of Angie Bin.
Student directors were Darrick Green, Kaitlyn Hanks, and Hunter Adamson. Acting coaches were Ivy Bailey, Katie Button, Alex Gorman, Karina Kentilal, Grant Coffman and Mackenzie Peoples.
Music directors were Mary Gladbach and Katie Button.
Choreographers were Addy Labbe and Mesa Jones.
The set designer was Mary Gladbach.
Lighting director was Alyx Brooks, lighting assistant was Lexi Bailey.
Sound designer was Dominic Cannon, the sound tech was Levi Bin.
Costume, make-up and hair designers were Ally Heenan and Haley Dugan.
Costume, make-up and hair crew was Carlee Studyvin.
The Grinch logo designer was Grant Coffman.
The Grinch was portrayed by Remy Witt; Max, the dog-Matthew Eaton; Cindy Lou Who-Gianna Gorman; Lou Who-Zachary Cox; Betty Lou Who-Lillian Collins; Mayor of Whoville-Jericho Jones; Assistant to Mayor Raywho Rose-Bareigh Farr; Clerk Vanessa Raywho-Tina Rameriz; Shopper Zoe Spagawiggle-Zoe Newman; Sue Who-Annabelle Gorman; Drew Who-Payton Bowling; Policeman-Casey Gomez.
The story was narrated by Harley Button-Emma Bin, Claywho Winkle-Connor Davenport, Kinsley Button-Kinsley Davis, Piper Schmockendocker-Piper Fulton, Abigail Winkle- Tuesday Glessner, Mook Jazzleberry-Courtney Shelton, Jenna Schmockendocker-Cadence Tuck, Emmersyn Jazzbleberry-Lydia Witt, Jessica Winkle-Berkley Wood.
The Whos were portrayed by Toni Jazzleberry-Maddison Buckman, Tanny Jazzleberry-Raidan Buckman, Zaria Spagawiggle-Zaria Byrd, Brynn Winkle-Brynn Casper, Ella Winkle-Kodi Casper, Melissa Boo Button-Mesa Casper, Lucas Button-Kaiden Clary, Pettywigsnatcher Winkle-Megan Connor, Gaby Winkle-Macey Conner, Lily Button,-Breena Cox, Paisley Schmockendocker-Bryn Crisler, Window Schmockendocker-Peighton Head, Willow Schmockendocker- Lexi Hill, Annabelle Schmockendocker-Anna Laugenstein, Sammy Jazzleberry-Kaitlyn Leavell, Abi Winkle-Avery Marsh, Christy Spagawiggle-Chrislen Newman, Mila Spagawiggle-Mila Newman, Ajax Schmockendocker-Khris Patel, Mary-o-berry Button-Allie Thomas.
Things To Do This Weekend
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This compilation provided by the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce
Improv Comedy Troupe by FSHS Thespians, Common Ground, 7-9pm, Join us for a night of laughs as the Fort Scott High School Thespian Improv Troupe performs comedy sketches created on the spot using audience suggestions. A $5 donation is requested as admission. |
| 8 | Bourbon County CASA fundraising event, 7-9pm, home of Crystal Mason and Elaine Kirby. Contact is Christa Horn, 620-215-2769. |
| 8 | Theology on Tap, Beaux Arts Centre, 7pm. First Presbyterian Invites you to Experience Theology on Tap. “Beer (Wine) and Carols” All are welcome! Bring an appetizer or beverage of your choice. |
| 9 | Christmas at BRCC, 735 Scott Ave., Secret Santa Rummage Sale, proceeds go to Adopt-A-Family, 8am-2pm, by donation unless marked. Biscuits & gravy in the morning, hamburger vegetable soup for lunch or supper – items served all day. |
| 9 | KS Rocks Recreation Park Wheeling 4 Toys Sponsored by the Brush Beaters Jeep Club. This great event collects toys for underprivileged children n the area. pre-registration includes shirts, meals and dash plaques. A great way to start off your Holiday Season. Closed to open riding. |
| 9 | “The Ugly Sweater Tasting” at East Side Liquor, 1516 E. Wall St., starting at 11am, tasting of some local wines and new whiskeys. |
| 9-10 | FSHS Thespians “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” performance. Performances at 2 and 7pm on Dec 9. Performance at 2pm on Dec 10. Click HERE for more info. |
| 9 | Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes Book Reading & Signing. Join the author Cathy Werling for a reading of her first book in a new children’s book series, “Why Did Grandpa Cry?” Readings at 10am & 11am with signing to follow each reading. There will also be 2 different drawings. One for a free book, and one for a lunch with the author! This event is FREE to the public. Click HERE for more details. |
The Watts Of Smallville Are Superman “Nerds”
Aaron and Lindsey Watts are Superman “nerds”.
That’s why they named their business Smallville Crossfit Fort Scott.
“Smallville is a small town in Kansas, where Superman grew up,” Lindsey said. Aaron was called Clark Kent/Superman while serving in the army, she said. Lindsey was from Fort Scott, Aaron lived in Fort Scott for a while when younger.
In December 2016, Aaron was honorably discharged from the army, following seven years of military service. He was stationed at Ft. Bragg, N.C. and also Fort Campbell, Kentucky and served in Kuwait, Iraq, and Jordan.
“At Fort Campbell, we found Crossfit,” Lindsey said.
Lindsey had been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia in the seventh grade.
“Doctors told me all the activities you weren’t supposed to do,” she said. “I was taking 5 to 10 pills, two to three times a day. Nothing was helping.”
“I would sleep all the time.”
When Aaron and Lindsey got married eight years ago, they started “putting on weight,” she said. Aaron then started fitness training and together they started doing bodybuilding-type workouts.
“I found when I put stress on my body I felt better, less pain, less fatigue,” she said. “That intrigued Aaron. He learned about things to do in fitness. We’d go to the gym four to five times a week.”
Lindsey’s health improved.
That inspired Aaron to be a fitness coach in thinking about a job following his army career.
Lindsay always wanted to own a business, someday.
On June 1, 2017, they purchased the fitness business at 13 S. National Avenue. Lindsey is the business manager, Aaron writes the fitness programs and is the gym manager, with both husband and wife coaching the Crossfit members.
There are over 100 members currently.
CrossFit packages are $90 for unlimited contracts, $80 for student unlimited and a 10 class punch card for children for $80.
Two beginners classes will be offered in January. A beginner class is $50 for a one week class.
“We go over nine foundational movements and diagnose our athletes and find restrictions and teach them the movements they are capable of,” Lindsey said.
New hours for the business as of December 1: Monday, Wednesday, Friday classes start at 5 a.m. with the last class at 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday have fewer classes offered. Saturday is open gym from 8 to 11 a.m. most Saturdays. Fit Kids is offered Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Aaron writes programming and training for the volleyball and baseball teams at Fort Scott Community College, as well.
For more information contact the Watts at 620-719-9602 or check them out on their Facebook page Smallville Crossfit.
Werling Book Signing Dec. 9
FSCC Band And Choir Perform Dec. 9
This Saturday is the Fort Scott Community College band and choir concert starting at 7 pm in the Ellis Fine Arts Center.
There will be a broad variety of music ranging from such quaint sources as classic TV Christmas specials, like “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” to the more profound and thought-provoking music of classical composers.
Bring your family and friends for an enjoyable and heartwarming hour of fun and beautiful music celebrating the Christmas season!
Fort Scott Community College Students Visit With Warren Buffett
Opportunity of a Lifetime
Submitted by Debra Cummings, Fort Scott Community College Business Instructor
Rick and Shelly Mayhew provided fifteen FSCC students the opportunity of a lifetime, an all-expenses-paid trip to Omaha to meet Warren Buffett.
To learn more about Buffet go online to http://forbes.com/profile/warren-buffet
Rick, an alumnus of FSCC, through his connections with Western Insurance and Warren Buffet, received an invitation to bring students to Omaha, Neb. for a question and answer session with Warren Buffet.
The Mayhews announced in the spring of 2017 their willingness to fund another trip to Omaha. The first trip by FSCC students was in 2006.
Fifteen students made the trip. The Mayhews paid for the lodging, meals, and fuel. FSCC supplied the bus and driver.
Rick Mayhew recognized student’s needs and provided funds to obtain business attire for the session with Buffett.
Other colleges to join the session with Buffett were Columbia, Duke, Harvard, Illinois, London, Michigan, MIT, Notre Dame, NYU/Stern schools of Business. FSCC was the only community college there.
On Nov. 30, the students made the trip to Omaha by bus and met the Mayhews at Warren’s favorite Dairy Queen for lunch.
The FSCC students toured Borsheims Jewelry, drove past the Buffett residence and checked into the Downtown Hilton and Convention Center.
They met with Buffet’s daughter, Susie, and had the opportunity to ask questions about her father and the foundations she runs.
The Mayhews provided dinner and a few of the students took in some ice skating afterward. They also toured Nebraska Furniture Mart.
On Friday, Dec 1, the students attended a two-hour question and answer period with Buffet. Buffet noted the importance of FSCC being there.
Following lunch, there was a group photo with Buffett.
“I could not have asked for a better group of students,” Cummings said.
Students who did the trip were Leslie Damien, Dalton Deshazer, Alex Gilmore, Justin Jackson, Andrew Johnson, Jenna Kakas, Savannah Kratzberg, Kartis Leal, Malorie McCumons, Rebecca Stufflebeam, Franklin Torres, Shaun Tune, Jordan Underwood, Rachel Walker, and Johnna Walls.
“A special thank you to Kartis and Savannah for asking questions for our group,” Cummings said. “Thank you to Charles Howser, our driver, for making the trip with us. And, again, thank you to the Mayhews for making dreams come true.”
Fort Scott Community College also included a link to the Omaha-World Herald Newspaper, dated December 4, 2017, which included a section entitled “Warren Watch” and an article that spoke of Fort Scott:
Fort Scott ties
They’re not from Harvard, Yale or Stanford, but students from Fort Scott Community College in Kansas were in Omaha last week as part of the latest group of business students to meet Buffett, thanks in part to their town’s auto insurance connection with Berkshire.
Rick Mayhew of Fenton, Missouri, a member of the Berkshire fan club known as the Yellow Brk-ers, cited an account in Andy Kilpatrick’s “Of Permanent Value” book of the Buffett-Fort Scott connection. (Fort Scott students also made an Omaha trip in 2006.)
Insurance agent Oscar Rice started Western Insurance Cos. in 1910 in Fort Scott. Ray Duboc was CEO when Buffett invested in the business in the 1950s. Buffett later sold that investment and used the money to invest in Geico, now a big moneymaker for Berkshire.
“Western, in a major way, contributed to the financial success I had,” Buffett once said. “I owe a lot to Ray Duboc, the Western and Fort Scott, Kansas.”