Historic Churches of Atchison - Atchison Chamber of Commerce

April 7, 2009 - April 14, 2009
THIS WEEK
200 S. 10th
P.O. Box 126
Atchison, KS 66002
CHAMBER MEETINGS/
EVENTS:
April 8
April 9
April 13
April 14
April 18
April 18
April 21
April 22
May 1
May 2
May 2
May 12
May 13
May 13
May 14
May 29
Chamber Board, Depot —4 p.m.
Beautification Council meeting,
Depot —4 p.m.
Golf Committee, Depot —noon
Leadership Development Council,
Depot —noon
Spring Clean-up,
Depot —8 a.m.- noon
Leadership Atchison County
recycle drive,
Depot —10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Workforce Development Council,
Depot —noon
Ambassadors, TBA —noon
Retail meeting,
Marigold’s — 8 a.m.
Sallie’s House Tour, purchase
tickets at Depot — 2-9 p.m.
Haunted Tour, Depot —6, 7 p.m.
Leadership Development Council,
Depot —noon
Human Resources Round Table,
TBA —11:30 a.m.
Chamber Board, Depot —4 p.m.
After Hours, United Bank of
Kansas —5-7 p.m.
Chamber Golf Classic, Bellevue
Country Club —9 a.m.
IN
913-367-2427
www.atchisonkansas.net
Historic Churches of Atchison
Notes from the
President
Sister Janelle Maes
points out the exquisite
marble work on the
high altar inside the
St. Scholastica Chapel
during the first Historic
Churches of Atchison
Tour on Saturday. Five
churches — the St.
Scholastica Chapel and
Choir Chapel of the
Mount St. Scholastica
Monastery, Trinity Episcopal, First Presbyterian and First Christian
churches —showed off
their beautiful places of
worship and told several
interesting stories about
their congregations.
VOTE today!! It’s a
privilege we should not
overlook. Today we have
the opportunity to vote for
our city commissioners
of choice and the entire
county is voting on school
board members. Go to the
polls and be a part of the
process!! Polls are open
until 7 p.m.
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We’re gearing up for
our Spring Clean-Up on
April 18th. Please be a
part of cleaning up our
city and making it a better
place! We have T-shirts
for those who sign up in
advance…call by tomorrow (April 8th) to secure
a free T-shirt! Come to the
Spring Clean-up set for April 18
Leadership Atchison County joins
annual event with recycle drive
The Atchison Area Chamber of
Commerce has announced the date for
its annual Spring Clean-up. This year’s
event, organized by the Chamber’s
Beautification Council, will run from
8 a.m. to noon on April 18. New this
year is a collaborative effort with the
Community Leadership class, which
will hold a recycle drive on the same
day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Acceptable Spring Clean-up items
include metal, wood, appliances, batteries, yard waste and tires. Tires must
be delivered to the Chamber between
8 a.m. and noon on April 18. Items can
be delivered to the Santa Fe Depot, 200
S. 10th St. Interested residents may
also call the Chamber at 913-367-2427
to request a pick-up for items other
than tires. All items must be curbside
or in the alley.
The Spring Clean-up is also a
perfect volunteer opportunity. Those
interested in helping with this spring’s
project can call the Chamber to sign
up. Those who register before April 8
will receive a free T-shirt. Volunteers
should report to the Chamber by 8 a.m.
on April 18. Lunch will be provided
for volunteers by Leadership Atchison
County.
“We hope everyone will volunteer
for a few hours to help clean up our
community!” said Chamber president
Jacque Pregont. “This event every
spring brings the community together
to make Atchison beautiful. It is also
a wonderful opportunity for parents to
teach the importance of volunteerism.”
The recycling drive, sponsored by
Leadership Atchison County, features
music, contests, prizes and a recycling
drive as part of a service project organized by the Community Leadership
class. The class includes participants
in the Leadership Atchison County
program and Benedictine College
students.
Items that will be accepted include
paint in sealed containers, bagged or
boxed aluminum cans and residential
electronics. Also, residents who bring
in 10 plastic bags will receive a free
cloth bag (limit three).
A recycled electronics art contest
will also be part of the event. Those
interested in created art from recycled
items can contact Emma Sawin by
email at koalayummy@gmail.com for
more information.
“We are very excited to offer a recycling day to the community of Atchison,” said Ashley Kallman, a member
of the Chamber’s Leadership Development Council who is one of the leaders
of the Community Leadership course.
“Recycling is a very important issue to
the students and community members
who are participating in Leadership
Atchison County. We are looking forward to a great day and hope to see a
great response from the community.”
Spring Clean-up Day Facts
Hours: 8 a.m. to noon, April 18
Acceptable items: Metal, Wood, Appliances, Batteries, Yard Waste, Tires. Tires
must be brought to Depot.
Contact: Call 367-2427 to volunteer,
schedule a pick-up, or for more information.
Volunteers: Sign up before April 8 to
receive a free T-shirt. Report to Chamber
by 8 a.m. on April 18. Lunch provided
for volunteers.
Leadership Recycle Facts
Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 18
Acceptable Items: Paint (in sealed
containers), Aluminum cans (bagged or
boxed), Electronics (residential items
free), Plastic Bags (Receive a free cloth
bag for every 10 plastic bags —limit 3.)
Contact: Call 367-2427 for more information.
See the flyers on our web site for more
information!
www.atchisonkansas.net
Chamber on Saturday the
18th to pick up trash bags,
gloves and a map of your
designated area. If you
want a specific area, please
call Jane today. Hopefully
we will be able to canvas
the entire town on Saturday morning.
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And…don’t forget
the recycling effort by
the Leadership Atchison
class!! They are accepting
recyclables until 2 p.m.
More information on both
of these events is included
in this eNews.
Have a great week!
CHAMBER NEWS
It’s Sampler Time Again!
Sally is preparing for another Kansas
Sampler Festival, to be held in Concordia,
Kansas this year. As in past years, she
would like to take a “Sample of Atchison”
basket to be given away. If you would
like your business to be represented in
the basket, drop off a SMALL item, with
a business card attached, or give Sally a
call, by April 20th.
Chamber looking for drivers
In an effort to keep its daily Atchison
History Tours, private charters and special
events running smoothly, the Chamber is
looking for trolley and coach drivers.
Drivers must have a valid CDL in order
to drive either vehicle. Drivers must also
have an air brakes endorsement to drive
the trolley.
We are looking for all levels of involvement from our drivers, including
regular weekday or weekend driving for
our regular tours and those who would
like to be considered for private charters.
We also need a small pool of emergency
drivers.
For drivers without the air brakes
endorsement, the Chamber would be
happy to get a group together to attain that
certification.
Bulk Mailing regulations
have changed
Attention anyone using the bulk mail
rates: regulations have changed. Please
take an example of what you are planning
to mail to the post office to make sure it
adheres to the recent changes and pick up
the trays you will need for mailing. This
will prevent difficulties with the mailing.
The Chamber will be happy to help
with the paperwork and getting your mailing ready.
Call us at 913-367-2427 if you have
any questions.
Chamber email
communications
The Chamber is finally wrapping up its
new — and much longer —list of members. However, because of this update and
some technological issues, the eNews and
other email communications may not be
reaching everyone who wishes to receive
them.
If you know of anyone who is not
receiving the eNews and should be, please
email Jason at trolley@atchisonkansas.
net. This could include other people in
your office or those in the community who
are not receiving the eNews.
Also, if you receive multiple copies
of our mailings, let Jason know so he can
modify the mailing list.
Chamber gift certificates
Chamber gift certificates are available
in $5, $10, $25 and $50 denominations.
These gift certificates, which can be redeemed at nearly 100 Atchison area businesses, are a great way to do your difficult
shopping. Stop by the Chamber or call us
at 913-367-2427 to order.
LakeFest 2009 Gift Certificates
LakeFest 2009 gift certificates are now
available at the Chamber office, 200 S.
10th St. in Atchison.
The gift certificates, at a cost of $25,
can be purchased now, then redeemed for
tickets when they go on sale May 1 - July
16. Tickets will cost $30 on July 17.
Rodney Atkins, Little Big Town, and
Jack Ingram will perform at the concert,
which is part of the annual Amelia Earhart
Festival.
MEMBER NEWS
“The Foreigner”
on stage at Theatre Atchison
Theatre Atchison’s latest live entertainment offering is
sure to leave audiences laughing out loud! THE FOREIGNER by Larry Shue demonstrates what can happen
when a group of devious characters must deal with a
stranger who (they think) knows no English. “Froggy”
LeSeuer brings a friend along on a trip to a fishing lodge,
a pathologically shy young man named Charlie who is
overcome with fear at the thought of making conversation with strangers. So, Froggy tells all assembled that
Charlie is from a foreign country and speaks no English.
Once alone the fun really begins, as Charlie overhears
more than he should: revelations and plans made with
the thought that Charlie doesn’t understand a word being
said. The fact that he does understand fuels the nonstop
hilarity of the play and sets up the wildly funny climax
in which things go uproariously awry for the “bad guys,”
and the “good guys” emerge triumphant.
Led by Director and Designer Mike Swymeler (St. Joseph), the cast of the foreigner includes Richard Boehner
as Froggy and Jared Martin as Charlie, and also features
Anne Eggers, Cheyenne Lynch, Corbin Hernandez, Darby Lynch and Ryan Stack. Serving as Stage Manager is
Debbie Hunsaker (Highland). Connie Shalz (St. Joseph)
is Costume Coordinator. Chuck Pulliam (Atchison) leads
set construction.
Performances of THE FOREIGNER are Fridays
& Saturdays, April 17, 18, 24 & 25 at 8:00 p.m. and
Sundays, April 19 & 26 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets for adults
are $10, and for students are $6. Reservations are not
required, but tickets may be reserved in advance by calling Theatre Atchison’s box office at (913) 367-SHOW
(7469).
The M&M Players present
“Who Poisoned His Meatball?”
Experience live drama, comedy, and mystery as the
M&M Players present: Who Poisoned His Meatball? on
Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18 at 7 p.m. in the
Maur Hill - Mount Academy Theatre. This interactive
mystery stars 17 of the school’s best actors doing what
they do best. Excitement is running high for the school
following the great success of its fall musical, “Back to
the 80s.” Admission for the event is only $4 for adults
and $2 for children and students. The event is open to the
public.
MH-MA Theatre Department fundraiser
In addition, the M&M Players ask you to help support
live drama in Atchison by attending a spaghetti dinner
fundraiser at Jerry’s Again restaurant on Friday, April 17
at 5:30 p.m. You will be treated to a complete meal and
admission to the evening’s show for only $10 for adults
and $8 for students and children. All proceeds from this
event will benefit the MH-MA Theatre Department.
Tickets for this event may be purchased in advance at the
school’s main office during regular business hours.
For more information contact Mark Henderson, Director at (913) 367-5482 or mhenderson@mh-ma.com.
Summerstage 2009
Theatre Atchison is excited to announce registration
for Summerstage 2009! Registration begins Wednesday,
April 1, and is open to any student completing grades
2-11 this spring.
This is Theatre Atchison’s 20th year of providing this
educational and fun theatre day camp to area youth.
Grades 2-5 will be in session June 8-26, under the
direction of Mr. Mike Swymeler. Students may choose to
enroll for either the morning session (8:30-11:30) or the
afternoon session (12:30-3:30).
Grades 6-11 will be in session July 6-24, under the direction of Mrs. Noelle Walers. Students at this grade level
may choose to enroll as actors or tech crew, for either session - mornings (8:30-11:30) or afternoons (12:30-3:30).
Each age group meets for three weeks, putting together a production from start to finish, along with enjoying
games, crafts and activities throughout the session. Both
camps culminate in two public performances per cast on
the Wednesday and Thursday of the final week of camp.
The final Friday of camp is devoted to set strike and cast
parties.
Tuition for Summerstage is $185 for non-members
or $134 for members. A non-refundable deposit of $50,
which is applied to tuition cost, is due at the time of
registration. The remaining tuition balance is due no later
than the first day of camp. Scholarships are available.
To register, please print and complete the attached
registration form and return with $50 deposit to Theatre
Atchison, 401 Santa Fe, Atchison, KS 66002, or call the
Theatre office at (913) 367-1647. Scholarship applications are available upon request.
Humane Society to host Garage Sale
Spring is here and it is the season for garage sales! The
Humane Society of Atchison is welcoming the season
by having a Garage Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, April 3rd
and 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 4th. The sale will be
held in the lower level of the Salvation Army, 926 Commercial St. Atchison, KS. Humane Society is accepting
donations, no matter how big or small. Call the shelter at
1-913-367-3647 for information!
MEMBER NEWS
Heartland Works Summer Youth Program
Heartland Works is looking for business and community
partners for its 2009 Summer Youth Program. The program
will provide work experience opportunities and/or paid
internships for the period of June 1 to Sept. 25. A few facts
about the program:
• Will provide opportunities for approximately 350 youth
ages 14-24
• All 17 counties of Local Area II will benefit with targeted enrollments for each county
• WIA eligibility and program guidelines apply
• Looking for quality work sites with special consideration give to high-growth/high-demand industries and
“green” jobs where available
• Will collaborate with non-profits, businesses, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations and
educational institutions
• Information is available at www.heartlandworks.com
• Work site and youth applications will be available at
www.heartlandworks.com starting March 30, 2009.
Atchison County Parents University
presents ‘Raising a Family on the Go!’
Atchison County Dream Team and the Atchison County
Parents University Coalition will sponsor “Raising a Family
on the Go!” from 6-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 at the
First Christian Church, 7th & Santa Fe, in Atchison. The
conference is an opportunity to exchange ideas with experts
and other parents.
The event is free of charge and includes dinner, free
childcare and great door prizes. Those interested should fill
out a registration form or register by phone by April 17. Call
367-7114 to register. Check-in begins at 5:45 p.m., followed
by dinner until 6:40 p.m., and workshops beginning at 6:55
p.m.
Attendees may choose between these three workshops:
1. “Birth Order” presented by Toni Minor.
2. “Dollars and $ense” presented by Denise Sullivan, KState research & extension, Leavenworth County.
3. “Real-Life Guide for Parents: Helping Your Kids Eat
Right and be Active” presented by Sheila Boos, Atchison
County Health Department; Diane Nielson, K-State research
and extension, Atchison County; and the Shape Up Atchison
Coalition.
Go to http://www.atchisonhumanesociety.info/products.
html and click on any of the Animal Shelter Store links or
banners. You will be taken to the store where you can shop
for more than 1,000 high-quality products. Purchase natural
food, treats, remedies and more.
Every time you purchase a product, the Humae Society of
Atchison gets paid!
Your purchases can help save more animals and provide necessary funds for veterinary care, supplies, transport and more.
You can make a difference by shopping at the Animal
Shelter Store.
Humane Society launches
Animal Shelter Store
The Humane Society of Atchison is excited to announce
the opening of its Animal Shelter Store! Now you can shop
for your pets while supporting the Humane Society.
Donations needed for silent auction
Contact Cary Stone
913-367-5525
cary.stone@atchisonlec.org
Atchison YMCA celebrates
Healthy Kids Day on April 18
On Saturday, April 18, the Atchison YMCA
invites the Atchison and surrounding communities to participate in YMCA Healthy Kids® Day,
the nation’s largest health day for children and
families. YMCA Healthy Kids Day includes fun,
engaging and creative activities for children and
families and promotes year-long wellness and
healthy living. YMCA Healthy Kids Day events
are free and open to all.
“As families struggle to balance life’s daily
demands and persevere during an economic
downturn, it is important that we reach beyond
our YMCA facility to the entire community,”
says Lisa Howard, YMCA Program Director. In
Atchison, we’ve been doing this with the annual
YMCA Healthy Kids Day event for more than 3
years. Through this event, the Atchison YMCA
and our partners have given our neighbors the
opportunity to take their minds off daily stresses,
and instead have fun and focus on positive sustainable healthy lifestyle changes together, as a
family.”
This year, activities will include an obstacle
course, face painting, making healthy snacks,
family fun walks, bicycle safety, helmet safety,
tornado safety, fire safety, and lots of other fun
opportunities!
The Atchison YMCA has been strengthening
the fabric of the Atchison community for more
than ninety-seven years!
The Atchison YMCA is proud to host representatives from the Atchison Fire Department,
Atchison Police Department, American Red
Cross, Atchison Health Department, Atchison
Counseling Center, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of
Atchison County, Atchison Humane Society and
Relay For Life.
For more information about YMCA Healthy
Kids Day, call Lisa Howard at Atchison Family
YMCA at 913-367-4948 or visit www.atchisonymca.org.
Legislators speak with area residents
Rep. Jerry Henry speaks to a group of interested citizens as Rep. Don Navinsky looks on during the final Legislative Coffee
event at the Santa Fe Depot on Saturday. The three events were sponsored by AT&T.
MEMBER NEWS
Atchison Family YMCA has full slate of
activities ready for Spring
From karate and swimming to Healthy Kid’s Day and the
Amelia Earhart Fun Run, Atchison Family YMCA has plenty of
activities ready for Spring. To sign up for activities or to find out
more, visit the Y at 321 Commercial St., or call 913-367-4948.
• Gymnastics —classes begin the week of April 13. Sign up
now! Must have four students in each class. Must be signed up
by April 9. Classes include Parent/Tot Gymnastics (18 months to
3 years); Preschool Gymnastics (3-5 years); and for ages 5 and
up, Beginner Gymnastics, Intermediate Gymnastics and Boys
Gymnastics. Fees vary, so contact the YMCA for more info.
• Co-ed T-Ball —Ages 3-4. Sign up by Friday, May 15 (no
exceptions). Clinics will be held from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. on
Saturday, May 16. Bring a ball glove and water bottle. Games
will be played Saturday mornings May 31 to June 27. Fee: $25
members; $50 non-members.
• Co-ed Coach Pitch —Ages 5-6. Sign up by Friday, May
15. Clinic will be held from 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. on Saturday,
May 16. Please bring a ball glove and water bottle. Games will
be played Saturday mornings from May 31 - June 27. Fee: $25
members; $50 non-members.
• The Amelia Earhart Fun Run will be held on Saturday,
July 18 at 8 a.m. Last year we had a record number of runners! Let’s get started early this year. Contact the Y and join
in the fun! We will have training sessions in the near future!
• We need volunteers for all the above activities! Coaches
and instructors for youth sports, score keepers and referees
for adult sports. Please contact Lisa Howard at the Y if you
are interested in volunteering your time!