The L&M Story

In 2000, Shannon and Adrian "Ace" Chandler moved to Osborne, KS from Manhattan. They purchased L&M Liquor in Downs, KS from Larry and Marvella Ricketts.  Larry who believed everyday was a reason to celebrate, was known for wishing all a "Merry Christmas" daily.  Ace & Shannon chose to keep the name the same, as Ace believed "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".

L&M Expands
By 2003, L&M had outgrown the original location in the Lumberyard.  Ace & Shannon began planning a new location, with construction starting in 2004.  Together with their good friend, Jim Collins, Ace & Shannon had the new building built and ready to move in by Labor Day weekend.

Heartbreak
In the fall of 2005, Ace was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Grehig's disease). September 2007 brought a huge loss to the L&M Family with the passing of Ace.

Changing the Conductor
In the fall of 2016, Shannon made the hard decision to sell L&M.  One who always put others before herself, Shannon was ready to slow down. The timing was perfect for our new owner, Kristal. When you stop in to see us at L&M, a piece of history is nestled in Kristal's office, as it is the same bar Shannon and Kristal shared their first drink over in 2000!

L&M Liquor
718 Commercial
Downs, KS  67437
785.454.3538
[email protected]
Monday  10am - 8pm
Tuesday  10am - 8pm
Wednesday  10am - 8pm
Thursday  10am - 8pm
Friday  10am - 10pm
Saturday  10am - 10pm
​Sunday  1pm - 4pm