Mike Mulrey, superintendent for JRJ Construction, Texas, watches on Monday morning as plumbers install a drain in preparation for the coolers that will be installed in Walmart for new beer coolers. A hole was dug in the floor of the area for the plumbers to install the pipes for the drain.
Customers may have noticed some bare grocery shelves at a local store.
Walmart at 2500 S. Main is reconfiguring the grocery section to “make it flow better,” said Steve, the assistant manager.
Beer Sales
A recent law has precipitated changes in the beer/liquor section of the store.
“The state law changed and effective April 1, we will carry up to six-percent beer,” Steve said. “Hopefully in the future liquor will be added.”
Former Gov. Sam Brownback signed a law in 2017 allowing the sale of higher percentage alcohol beer in grocery and convenience stores to start in 2019, according to a Wichita Eagle newspaper feature story on April 18, 2017.
It’s a significant shift in the way the state regulates alcoholic beverages, according to the Eagle story. The bill was proposed as a compromise between big stores and liquor stores in response to changes in alcohol laws in neighboring Colorado and Oklahoma.
Online Grocery Shopping
“Part of the remodel is for our online grocery that will start,” Steve said. “I don’t have an exact date right now. There is pre-work going on.”
Approximately six more employees will be hired to work in that new section, he said.
The new service will target young customers, Steve said.
“You can order groceries then when you arrive we bring it out to your vehicle. We do the shopping,” he said.
Fort Scott Walmart Employees 160-plus People
Currently, there are 160 employees at Walmart in Fort Scott.
That doesn’t include the pharmacy.
“Pharmacy is a separate entity,” Steve said. “Eyewear is staffed by the pharmacy. That’s why if somebody needs help, we can’t just send someone from the store to help.”
Care to Share (“The Sharing Bucket”) will be hosting the 5th Annual “TaTa” Ride on June 15th, 2019 and an “AR-15 Gun Raffle”. Raffle tickets are $5 each and on sale now! ATF Regulations apply. Contact Stacey Wright for tickets or more info. (See flyer below)
Volunteers needed for “FutureNow: Finance” – A Communities in Schools Program (See flyer below for more information)
8-9
Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays
Fridays: Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays: Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
8-9
Bourbon County Arts Council – Fine Arts Exhibit – FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton
Open to the public. Works of art from the following categories: Ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, jewelry, pastels, watercolor, fiber art, painting (oil & acrylic), drawing & graphic (pencil, pen, ink), and photography
2 options: Dinner and a show, or show only. Tickets must be purchased by 5pm, Feb. 27th. Available at Common Ground, FSCC Switchboard, and from FSHS Thespian Club members (See flyer below for more info)
8-9
Dirty Bourbon Band live on-stage at Sharky’s Pub & Grub – 16 N. National Ave., 9pm-1am
Dirty Bourbon Band will be performing live on-stage at Sharky’s tonight and Saturday night – come on out, have some great eats, drinks, and live music!
FSCC 38th Annual Spring College Rodeo – FSCC Arnold Arena, 2108 S. Horton
This action-packed rodeo will feature athletes from 25 Kansas and Oklahoma 2-year and 4-year colleges
Friday, March 8th: 7:30pm
Saturday, March 9th: 1pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, March 10th: 1pm
(See flyer below for more info)
8
Lenten Fish Fry hoted by Knights of Columbus – Kennedy Gym behind Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 705 S. Holbrook
Each Friday from March 8th through April 12th. Doors open at 5pm and we serve until 7pm. Menu includes southern fried catfish, baked white fish, spaghetti, green beans, coleslaw, baked potatoes and french fries, grilled cheese for the kids. Free-will donation or $5 for
take-out box
9
Legislative Update Coffee at Empress Event Center – 7 N. Main St., Fort Scott, 9-10:30 am
State Legislators Senators Richard Hildebrand and Caryn Tyson, and Representatives Trevor Jacobs and Ken Collins will give an update on the current session as well as address any issues or questions presented from the audience. Coffee, juice & light refreshments will be served
9
Storytime at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main St., 10:30 am
Storytime and special activity with an author the 2nd Saturday of each month
9
Prom Dress Sale hosted by FSHS Future Business Leaders of America – FSHS, 1005 S. Main St.
For a $7 donation, FBLA will display your prom dress/accessories to current SEK students looking for their prom dress!
Girls may try on dresses/accessories displayed, and purchase any they love!
Sellers get to keep their profits (we ask that dresses be priced under $100, cleaned, and in style) and buyers get discounted in-style prom dresses!
Dress Drop Off: 11:00am-1:00pm
Dress Sale: 1:30pm-3:30pm
Seller Pick Up: 3:30pm-4:30pm (See flyer below)
9
Winter Biker Meet & Greet Expo – Boiler Room Brewhaus, 2 S. National Ave., 2-5pm
All bikers welcome. come out & meet new people, promote your club, upcoming rides, your biker business, network with other bikers, enjoy some good tunes and ice cold micro brewed local beer
9
Blues & BBQ at Crooners featuring Missy Andersen & Her One Man Band – 117 S. Main St., 8pm
Tickets available at Chamber of Commerce, 231 E. Wall St., or by calling Terri Floyd:
620-224-7221 (See flyer below for more info)
12-13
Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
12
T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,
3-4pm
12
Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm
12
Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton
Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class
Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info
12
USD 234 Board of Education Meeting – Board of Education, 424 Main St., 5:30-6:30pm
12
Historic Preservation Association of Bourbon County Meeting – Old Congregational Church, 502 S. National Ave., 7-8pm
Board meeting at 6:30pm, program at 7pm. Fellowship, refreshments, and a door prize
13
Breakfast Bingo at Buck Run Community Center – 735 Scott Ave., 9-10am
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month. Come drink some coffee and play some bingo at BRCC. Staff will provide the bingo cards, the caller, and coffee. Prizes provided by the Fort Scott Recreation Commission
13
Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church,
308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
13
Driving and Dementia Class – Papa Don’s Pizza, 10 N. Main St., 12:30-1:30pm
This Remote Learning Series is bringing education to the community and providing the opportunity to attend a session close to home. Call 800-272-3900 to register for any session. (See flyer below for more info)
13
Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm
Join us in the library events room for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and conversation. Library provides coloring pages, pens and pencils, and snacks. Bring your own beverage of choice (no alcohol, please)
13
TAG (Teen Advisory Group) – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm
Exclusively for middle and high school students. We have meetings weekly, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and a craft night each month
Make a difference in your community while having fun at TAG! Each meeting includes food, drinks, and a good time with your fellow teens. Bring your friends!
14
Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 8am. This week’s Chamber Coffee will be hosted by Tri-Valley Development Services.
Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton
Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class
Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info
14
Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration featuring Guest Speaker Mitch Holthus, Voice of the Kansas City Chiefs – The River Room, 3 W. Oak St., 5:30pm
This year’s event features a social and a silent auction, beginning at 5:30pm, then dinner, awards ceremony and live auction beginning at 6:30pm
Individual reservations are $35. A table for 8 can be reserved for $360. Contact Lindsay Madison at 620-223-3566 for reservations (See flyer below for more info)
14
Author Talk and Book Signing with Joyce Love at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main St., 5:30pm
Meet and greet author Joyce Love. there will be an author talk, Q & A and book signing. Her book will be available for purchase in the bookstore. Light refreshments will be served (See flyer below)
14
Thursday Card Players – Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave., 6-9pm. Free weekly event to anyone that wants to play cards, drink coffee, eat snacks, and socialize
15-16
Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays
Fridays: Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays: Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
15
Friendship Soup Lunch hosted by First United Methodist Church has been CANCELLED for this month
15
Lenten Fish Fry hoted by Knights of Columbus – Kennedy Gym behind Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 705 S. Holbrook
Each Friday from March 8th through April 12th. Doors open at 5pm and we serve until 7pm. Menu includes southern fried catfish, baked white fish, spaghetti, green beans, coleslaw, baked potatoes and french fries, grilled cheese for the kids. Free-will donation or $5 for
take-out box
16-17
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Holmtown Pub – 206 N. National Ave., all weekend
Holmtown Pub is ready for their big day! We’ll be serving traditional corn beef and cabbage and green beer. DJ Rayma will be rocking the patio from 9pm-1am. Wear your green and bring your favorite leprechaun!
16
Sass Monkey performing at Liberty Theatre – 113 S. Main St., 8:30 pm
Sass Monkey is one of the mid-west’s premier party and dance bands featuring music from the 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s. Bring your dance shoes!
Tickets are $30. Purchase online at www.fortscottliberty.com, our Facebook page, or call the Liberty Theatre Box Office:
620-224-9787
This month’s book: A Gentleman In Moscow by Amor Towles
19-20
Story Time – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 10-11am
19
T.O.P.S Meeting – Buck Run Community Center,
3-4pm
19
Fort Scott Kiwanis Meeting – FSCC Heritage Room, 2108 S. Horton, 12-1pm
19
KW Cattle Company Bull Sale – 1996 Jayhawk Rd., 12-2pm
KW Cattle Company will host their annual Angus/Hereford Bull Sale (See flyer below)
19
Community Bingo at Country Place Senior Living – 820 S. Horton, 2-4pm
Residents and the public are invited the 3rd Tuesday of each month for Community Bingo
19
Zumba Classes at FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton
Zumba classes are held every Tuesday & Thursday night from 5-6:15pm. $3 per class
Contact Kassie Fugate-Cate: 620-223-2700 for more info
19
City Commission Meeting – City Hall, 123 S. Main St., 6-7pm
20
Rotary Meeting – Presbyterian Church,
308 S. Crawford St., 12-1pm
20
Adult Coloring Program – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 2-4pm
Join us in the library events room for a relaxing afternoon of coloring and conversation. Library provides coloring pages, pens and pencils, and snacks. Bring your own beverage of choice (no alcohol, please)
20
TAG (Teen Advisory Group) – Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave., 4-5pm
Exclusively for middle and high school students. We have meetings weekly, including a games & snack night, a community service project, a book club meeting, and a craft night each month
Make a difference in your community while having fun at TAG! Each meeting includes food, drinks, and a good time with your fellow teens. Bring your friends!
20
Gordman’s Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting – 2400 S. Main St., 5:30-6:30
Save the date and join us for Gordman’s Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Event! (See flyer below for more info)
Save the Date:
– Farm Finances 101 (See flyer below)
– March 22 – Lenten Fish Fry hosted by Knights of Columbus at Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church
– March 30 – Gardener’s Auction at Tri-Valley
Click here for full events listing on our website.
The north wing of the Bourbon County Courthouse has been reconfigured to house the county clerk, treasurer and commission offices.
The Bourbon County Commission’s Economic Development Director has launched a survey to gather information from business owners to develop a strategic plan.
The survey began March 1 and will end April 19, 2019.
“Our goal at the county is to make Bourbon County the place people want to live, work, and play,” said Jody Hoenor, the county’s economic director. “By increasing our population we can lessen the weight of taxes on the individual with more citizens sharing these costs. By being strategic in our planning and involving the community in the process, we believe we will be able to lower taxes.”
The survey is sponsored by the Bourbon County Commission, the Kansas Department of Commerce, with assistance from the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, Live Local Bourbon County and the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team.
Survey results will inform the county on how to develop an economic development strategic plan and process.
” We will develop measurable goals with actionable items and report progress to the community through several communication channels,” she said.
“Like any other community, there will be many opportunities that will be identified in the survey,” Hoenor said. ” We do not have the capacity or resources to address every single issue. Through a transparent process of gathering community input through both a community perception and business retention and expansion survey, soliciting feedback from focus groups all over the county, and analyzing primary and secondary data we will be able to articulate how the priorities in the strategic plan were identified and determined by Bourbon County citizens years from now.”
The target people for the Business Retention and Expansion Survey, is Bourbon County business owners, CEO’s, and upper management, she said.
“That is everything from at home, e-commerce, farmers, ranchers, long term businesses, to our new healthcare providers,” Hoenor said.
She listed the objectives of the survey as:
“Obtain a source of primary data to develop a measurable county-wide economic development plan.
Aggregated regional survey results will be used to inform regional strategic planning with the Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission.
Voices of business owners will be used to participate in the process of improving the business climate, validate local needs, and advocate for regional, state, and federal resources.
Build and maintain strong relationships with businesses.
Develop a better understanding of the concerns, problems and opportunities of businesses in the area and leverage perceived strengths with perceived barriers within the community.
Confidentiality: Information will be protected closely so no one will be able to connect responses and any other information that identifies businesses. Responses will be combined with those of other firms to form an overall aggregate result in percentages, sums, or averages at the county and regional levels.
Final Report: A copy of the summary of findings will be available to all firms that participate in the survey.”
Jody Hoenor, Bourbon County Economic Director.
Interested survey respondents should contact Hoenor at [email protected] for a link to complete the survey.
Hoener’s office is located at 210 S National Ave., Fort Scott, KS 66701 and she can be reached at 620-223-3800 or 620-215-5725 Mobile or www.bourboncountyks.org
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Get ready to rock with Gordmans during our 2019 Grand Opening Tour!
Our new location at 2400 S. Main St. in Fort Scott, KS is having an epic celebration on March 20th and you’re invited.
No tickets necessary. Just stop by!
Don’t miss our ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:30 pm. Then get to know Gordmans and find out why this is where frugal meets fierce. Our deals on home decor galore will be music to your ears.
The first 100 guests will get a scratch-off card and one lucky person will reveal a $50 shopping card!
