|  Chamber Weekly Update October 21st, 2016 Contact us with your news, specials, and events so they can be included next week. Visit our website for a complete calendar & roster www.osawatomiechamber.org and like us on Facebook as a way to stay up to date with news and events. Think Local, Shop Local, Keep it Local! |
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4th Annual Border War BBQ - will be October 21st and 22nd at John Brown Memorial Park. Taste of Champions will be 5:30-8:00pm Friday and 1:30-3:00pm Saturday. Purchase BBQ samples from the contestants! Proceeds benefit the John Brown Foundation.
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John Brown Foundation - We are selling raffle tickets! Purchase chances for a Yeti 105 (from the Kansas City BBQ Store) for $10 per ticket. $480 retail value. Maximum 150 tickets to be sold and/or for a Quarter Beef with a 7 cu. ft. Chest Freezer (90-110 lbs from Wilson Farms) Custom processed by Cow Palace in Osawatomie. $20 per ticket. $1,100 est. retail value. Maximum 200 tickets to be sold. To purchase tickets: email [email protected] or call Ted Hunter 913-731-1768. Visit our website at
www.BorderWarBBQ.com for more information.
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Osawatomie Ministerial Association Prayer Vigil for Peace - The Public is invited to this event to be held at Memorial Hall (411 11th St., Osawatomie) on October 29th beginning at 4:30pm.
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Auten Pharmacy and Barden Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
What: Halloween Coloring Contest 2016
Who: Children age 0 through 5th grade
Where: Pick up a coloring sheet at Auten Pharmacy (125 E. Main) or Barden Family & Cosmetic Dentistry (301 E. Main) between now and October 28th, 2016. Voting ends at 5pm on October 28th, 2016.
How
: After your child has colored their Masterpiece, put their name and age/grade on the back and drop it off at Auten Pharmacy or Barden Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. We will scan it and post it to our Facebook page. You will tag yourselves and any family member and share, share, share it!
Votes are counted by "likes" on the artwork on our Facebook page, so make sure all friends and family come back to our page to "like" your child's art work.
1 "like"= 1 vote.
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Ron's Country Market - We are excited to announce our Grand Opening will be Saturday, November 5th. A chamber ribbon cutting will take place at 8am. Look forward to incredible specials and deals! More information will follow. Mark your calendars!
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 Ozone Weight Loss Challenge -The Ozone is offering a weight loss challenge starting November 14th. Participants will work in teams to help improve their eating habits and lose weight. Click here for the rules and information. Click here for a weekly scoreboard form to keep track of your progress. If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Lopez, Healthy Living Director, at 913-755-3622 or stop by the Ozone, 412 11th St., Osawatomie. |
 Elizabeth Layton Center Open Houses - You are invited! We will celebrate 10 years of combined services across Franklin and Miami County with Open Houses on Thursday, October 27, 2016.
Miami County location
From 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Lunch will be served
25955 W 327th
Paola, KS 66071
Franklin County location
From 8:00am to 9:00am
Breakfast will be served
2537 Eisenhower Road
Ottawa, KS 66067
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 Union Pacific Train Stop October 27th -
Union Pacific Railroad's Famed Steam Locomotive, No. 844, Will Make Stop in Osawatomie on October 27th!
There will be quite a "free show" at the railroad grade crossing on Main Street in Osawatomie on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, The Union Pacific Railroad will be sending its famed steam locomotive, No. 844, to town from the south. The engine's visit will include a scheduled 15-minute stopover from noon until 12:15 p.m. The train could run a few minutes early, so interested persons should be gathered in the vicinity of the Main Street crossing at least 15 to 20 minutes prior to noon.
Behind the large steam engine, fuel oil tender and a water car, will be four crew support cars. There will be no passenger cars in the short train consist.
Engine No. 844 was the last steam locomotive to be manufactured for the U.P. line. It was built in 1944. The engine has been out of service for the past three years for an extensive rebuild and restoration. It is now only making its second major round-trip since being put back in service a couple of months ago.
The public will not be allowed to climb onto the engine for a close look in the cab. Only pictures from a safe distance will be allowed. The 15-minute stopover is designed to allow for plenty of picture taking by spectators. There will be extra law enforcement security in the vicinity of the Main Street crossing to handle the extra pedestrians and motor vehicle traffic. All persons walking near the railroad tracks are advised to stay safe and keep young children from running or straying away.
Engine No. 844 and its consist are on a 19-day public relations tour that began at Cheyenne, Wyo., and has gone as far as Memphis, Tenn. The special train went eastbound from Kansas City to St. Louis before traveling a southern route to Memphis. The train's return to Kansas City is via the U.P.'s Coffeyville Sub. route, which wll take the train through Garnett, Greeley, Lane, Osawatomie and Paola. The special trip has been billed as the "Trek to Tennesee" by the U.P.
Locomotive No. 844 has its own specialized crew but at least a couple of regular Coffeyville Subdivision employees will be on board to serve as "pilots" to provide assistance with signals, speed limits and other track matters during the overall trip.
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Spook Parade set for Monday, October 31st!
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oin us for the Spook Parade this year sponsored by the Kansas Gas Service Company! Free games and activities for the little ones in the City Auditorium beginning at 3:45pm. The OHS Dazzlers will be there helping out! The parade itself begins at 4:30pm and Mike Packard and band members will lead it as it travels west along Main Street for one block. Participants are then invited to turn around and trick or treat/trunk or treat along the 500 block of Main Street.
If you are a business along or outside of the 500 Block of Main, organization, church, club or individual that would like to be part of the Halloween festivities, we'd love to have you be included in this fun afternoon!
To participate in the downtown Spook Parade, be parked and set up along the 500 Block of Main by 4:10pm on Tuesday, October 31st (before the police close the street). Pick a spot in front of a vacant lot or empty building for the best "flow" during the parade. Plan for at least 300 kiddos. Parade begins at 4:30pm. NO RSVP's needed - just come on down! Contact the Chamber Office with any questions - 755-4114 or 731-1193.
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USD #367 Veterans Day Assembly - U
SD #367 is hosting their annual assembly at the High School Mac Steele Gymnasium this year on Wednesday, November 9th at 1:30pm! Veterans are invited to attend a hot dog feed prior to the event at 12:15 pm in the Mac Steele gym lobby at the high school. The entire community, along with all school children, are invited to help celebrate our local heroes at the assembly! The veterans will have front seats. Please spread the word to any local veterans you know. No RSVP's required - just show up at the hot dog feed or in time for the assembly that day. For more information, contact Superintendent
Gary French at 755-4172.
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Attention Arts & Craft Vendors:
Osawatomie's Christmas Festival is right around the corner!
This year's event will be held the Saturday before Thanksgiving on November 19th, from 10:00am-2:00pm in the Osawatomie Middle School gymnasium. Space is limited to 32 booths, so don't delay.
There will be many family friendly activities in the area that day including business specials, the Rotary Pancake Feed, pictures with Santa, free Sleigh Rides and more. The registration deadline is Friday, November 11th but we do anticipate that space will fill up fast, so the booths are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Contact Partners in Education (# on the form) with any questions regarding the Arts & Craft portion of this annual community event.
Click here for the printable form
and return it as soon as possible to guarantee your spot.
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Ozone Turkey Trot - The Ozone will be holding its 2ND Annual TURKEY TROT TRAIL RUN on the Flint Hills Nature Trail just west of Osawatomie on November 12th at 10:00am. The Trot will be a 10K route which participants can bike, run or walk. We will depart from the Ozone at 10:00am on buses and be dropped off at the starting line at the south part of Rantoul. A vehicle will also be available at the finish line to take participants back. A free t-shirt will be given to all finishers! Cost: $20 per participant. Registration will begin October 5th. Sign up at the Ozone or online at
usd367ozone.org. Come out, join us and enjoy some beautiful scenery! If you have any questions please contact Hayden Mersman at the OZONE at
(913)755-3622.
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Edward Jones - Emily Menefee - This October Edward Jones is celebrating Financial Planning month. Schedule your free appointment to review your current financial plan or how to get started.
Financial Planning can include:
*Review 401K, 403B, 457, or Current Retirement Plan;
*Children's Education;
*Estate planning strategy; and/or
*Life Insurance & Long Term Care Insurance.
Call your local Edward Jones Advisor Emily Menefee to schedule a review at 913-755-2374.
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The UPS Store #6042 - We love our customers! October is Customer Appreciation Month! 29 cent* Color Prints. Pick your price on B/W prints: 4 cents/side-minimum 1,000 ($40), 5 cents/side-minimum 500 ($25) and/or 6 cents/side-minimum 100 ($6). *All prices are up to 8.5" X 11". Our printing prices will increase in November.
R. Michelle Pixler,
Owner/Operator - 1
601 E. Peoria, Paola, KS 66071 -
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-6:00pm and
Sat 8:30am-2:00pm -
913-294-2877 - (F) 913-294-3291
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Chris' Cafe
- 537 Main St. - Stop in for breakfast, lunch or a special sweet treat! Enjoy Chris' cookies, cakes, pies, breads, rolls, and all of her delicious creations! Call her for special orders - 913-256-6012.
Chris' Upcoming Specials:
Friday - October 21 - Stuffed Peppers
Monday, October 24 - Stuffed Chicken Breast
Tuesday, October 25 - Chili
Wednesday, October 26 - Gumbo
Thursday - October 27 - Meatball Sub
Friday - October 28 - Chicken Fried Chicken
Monday, October 31 - Chicken Noodles
Tuesday, November 1 - Stuffed Shells
Wednesday, November 2 - Salisbury Steak
Thursday - November 3 - Philly Cheese Steak
Friday - November 4 - Pork Chops
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Osawatomie Golf Course and Elks Lodge 921 - All you catfish eaters - You are invited to The Jumpin Catfish Fry at the Osawatomie Golf Course on Thursday, Nov. 10th at 6pm. This is put on by the Golf Association and the Elks Lodge 921. Cost is 14.00, all you can eat catfish or chicken strips and all the fixins.... Sign up by calling the Golf Course 913-755-4769 or the Elks Lodge 913-755-2334. Come on out and chow down!
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La Hacienda - Stop in for lunch or dinner! Join us for Taco Tuesdays - $1.40 soft or hard shelled tacos, Enchilada Thursdays - $1.40 chicken, cheese or hamburger enchiladas. Margaritas are $1.50 also on Tuesdays and Thursdays! Open Monday-Thursday 11-9 and Friday and Saturday 11-9:30.
Click here to "like" our Facebook page! 546 Main St., Osawatomie - 913-256-4570
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Osawatomie State Hospital
150 Year Celebration -
November 5, 2016.
Join us to celebrate 150 years of serving the citizens of Kansas - 1866-2016! *
Speakers, *
5K Run the Hill, *
Campus Tours, *
Museum Open, *
Music, *
Refreshments & Food Vendor.
Contact Spencer for more information and to register for the
5K Run the Hill Event - 913-755-7322.
Click here for printable 5K Run the Hill Event Registration Form
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 Osawatomie State Hospital - Purchase a coin to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Osawatomie State Hospital. Collectible coins are available for $10 each to commemorate the hospital serving the Citizens of Kansas. They are available in gold or silver and are 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Limited quantities are available. Please contact Jan at 913-755-7093 or 913-731-9227 to purchase. |
Osawatomie Rotary - has trash bags for sale! 30 gallon trash bags - $12 for a roll of 25. They are available at State Farm Insurance - Marsha Adams, 557 Main St. or Life Care Center of Osawatomie, 1615 Parker.
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 Miami County 2017 Visitors Guide - Promote your business or organization in the 2017 Miami County Visitors Guide. The guide will be distributed through state travel and visitors information centers on major travel routes in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Nebraska. Final Deadline is Thursday, Oct. 27th. For more information or to place an ad call: Teresa at Miami County Republic 913-294-2311 or email [email protected]. Click here for rate prices. |
 Business of the Month - Hanes Florist -
Hanes Florist is a full service florist. D.J. and Lori Needham have been the owners for the past 9 1/2 years, but Hanes Florist has been in business over 50 years.
We do fresh flower arrangements, funeral arrangements, wedding flowers, personal events, balloon bouquets, custom food or gift baskets, green
plants and seasonal plants and flowers. We have lots of gift items.
We also offer tuxedo rentals.
Free delivery in town in Osawatomie and Paola is part of our service. We
feel strongly about supporting our community. The Over The Rainbow Community Garden is behind the shop.
Marlo Kimzey and Jamie Bolling are both employees at Hanes Florist.
Hours of operation are:
Monday-Friday - 9-5
Saturday - 9-12
Special for the Month of October:
We always offer a cash and carry $5 Friday. For the month
of October we will offer $5 off a $25 or higher purchase - not
good on weddings or tuxedo rental. Please mention the
special when calling.
Give us a call - 913-755-3107. We will take care of you!
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 Loft on Sixth
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Call us to book your event at our beautiful
facility.
We are able to host gatherings of all sizes. Main events will be weddings and anniversary observances. Smaller informal or casual gatherings of less than 50 people can also be hosted. A wedding chapel is on the ground floor.
Our team is available to help you plan the event of your dreams. Call 913-954-1429 or email us at [email protected]. We are located at 425 6th St., Osawatomie. *
We will be hosting a chamber ribbon cutting/coffee
really soon! For more information, check out our Facebook page!
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Osawatomie Post Office - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Osawatomie Post Office has Breast Cancer Stamps. A portion of the cost of a stamp goes to research. Come get your stamps and support this great cause. Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 9am-noon, 2pm-4:30pm; Saturday 9am-11am. 404 5th St., Osawatomie
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Miami County Mini Grant Program - Miami County has a limited amount of funds to assist with tuition, training or technical assistance for businesses. Call Janet McRae, Director of Economic Development, for more information 913-294-4045. |
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This Week's Events
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4th Annual Border War BBQ
October 21st-22nd
Osawatomie John Brown Memorial Park
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Go Trojan Football!
Osawatomie Trojans @ Baldwin
Friday, Oct. 21st - 7pm
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Elizabeth Layton Center Open Houses
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Breakfast @ 2537 Eisenhower Road, Ottawa - 8-9am
Lunch @
25955 W 327th, Paola - 12-1pm
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Railroad Crossing on Main Street near 7th Street
Thursday, Oct. 27th - Noon
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Upcoming Events
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Osawatomie Ministerial Association Prayer Vigil for Peace
Memorial Hall (411 11th St., Osawatomie)
October 29th - 4:30pm
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Spook Parade
City Auditorium & Downtown Osawatomie
Monday, Oct. 31st - 4:30pm
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Ron's Country Market Grand Opening
Chamber Ribbon Cutting 8am
Saturday, November 5th
701 6th St., Osawatomie
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Osawatomie State Hospital 150th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, November 5th
500 State Hospital Drive, Osawatomie
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USD #367 Veterans Day Assembly
Wednesday, November 9th - 1:30pm
Osawatomie High School Mac Steele Gymnasium
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Osawatomie Golf Course and Elks Lodge 921
Jumpin Catfish Fry
Osawatomie Golf Course - 32942 W Lakeside Dr.
Thursday, Nov. 10th - 6pm
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Ozone 2nd Annual Turkey Trot Trail Run
November 12th at 10:00am
Sign up at the Ozone - 412 11th St., Osawatomie - 913-755-3622
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Osawatomie's Christmas Festival Holiday Week
Sunday, November 13th- Saturday, November 19th
Look for specials and sign ups in stores that week!
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Osawatomie's Christmas Festival
Saturday, November 19th
PIE Arts & Crafts/Vendor Fair - 10:00am-2:00pm - Osawatomie Middle School
Business Specials, Rotary Pancake Feed, pictures with Santa, free Sleigh Rides and more!
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