CHAMBER MEETINGS/EVENTS:July 12 Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening, Elizabeth’s, 5:15 p.m., 121 N. 5thJuly 18 Cottage of the Seasons Girls Night Out, 5-9 p.m.July 18 Grandfather Earhart’s Ice Cream Social, 5-7 p.m., St. Mark’s, 406 S. 6thJuly 19 LakeFest 2013, Warnock LakeJuly 19-20 Amelia Earhart FestivalJuly 24 Ribbon Cutting, Citadel Caverns, 12:45 p.m., 6675 Sherman Rd.

This Week in

July 9 - July 16, 2013

Notes from thePresident

Summer weather has

arrived! Take precautions as you get out and about to enjoy everything that Atchison has to offer!

———We’re excited to cel-

ebrate a Grand Opening on Friday! Elizabeth’s is the place to be Friday night as we cut the rib-bon and enjoy Elizabeth’s at 121 North 5th Street. Jerry’s Again, on the lower level, will also be hosting Happy Hour. Come join the fun beginning at 5 pm. Live music by Courtney Edmonds at 5:30, followed by The Garin Nolan Trio at 8 pm!

———A reminder that we are

signing business people

200 S. 10thP.O. Box 126 913-367-2427Atchison, KS 66002 www.atchisonkansas.net

Elizabeth’s to hostRibbon Cutting and Grand

Opening event Friday

You are invited to the Grand Opening of Atchison’s new premier event space, located above Jerry’s Again.

Join your fellow Chamber members for this exciting event, beginning at 5 p.m. this Friday, July 12. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks. Following a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 5:15 p.m., stick around for the rest of the celebration.

Both levels, Jerry’s Again on the lower level and Elizabeth’s on the upper level, will have cash bars open. Courtney Edmonds will provide musical entertainment begin-ning at 5:30 p.m., followed by The Garin Nolan Trio at 8 p.m.

Local business people invited to tour Citadel Caverns and attend

Ribbon Cutting

Coby Cullins, owner of Citadel Caverns (formerly Atchison Strategic Storage Facil-ity), invites local business people to a tour of the facility also known as the Atchison Caves. Citadel Caverns is the newest mem-ber of the Chamber.

Tours are available at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on July 24, and at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on July 25.

There will also be a ceremonial Ribbon Cutting at 12:45 p.m.

Tour spots are limited, so please call the Chamber at 913-367-2427 to reserve your spot.

Free Labor Law postersavailable for Chamber members

Thanks to a generous donation from Coby Cullins and MO-KAN Underground, the Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce will offer free 2013 Labor Law posters to all of its

member businesses.The State of Kansas made some changes to

the laws, so all businesses will need new posters this year.

Stop by the Santa Fe Depot at 200 S. 10th Street to pick up your set of two posters.

Cullins, the owner of MO-KAN Under-ground, recently purchased the Atchison Strate-gic Storage Facility, also known as the Atchison Caves, and renamed it Citadel Caverns.

Tinker family to attend vintage baseball game in Muscotah

The grandson of baseball hall of famer Joe Tinker (of the Chicago Cubs’ famed Tinker to Evers to Chance combination) will attend the vintage baseball game set for July 27 at the Tinker Museum in Muscotah. The family will participate in a Q&A before the 4 p.m. ballgame.

up for tours of The Citadel Caverns. If you are inter-ested, please call us at the Chamber. We have times available on July 24 and 25. The is a great opportunity for you to see the caves and look at possible uses for the facility.

———Only a week until the

17th Annual Amelia Earhart Festival! We will welcome thousands of visitors to our community. This is Atchi-son’s time to shine! We’re excited to show them a great time at the Festival, but also want them to see what a friendly town we are and all the additional reasons for them to visit. We hope they’ll come back again and again!

Have a great week!

CHAMBER NEWS

Upcoming events at Atchison Library

Tuesday, July 9• Teen Screen Book to Screen Movie Club

(2:00-3:00 p.m.)• Twisted Stitchers (6:00-8:00 p.m.) Knit-

ting, needlepoint, crochetWednesday, July 10• Brown Bag Lunch (Noon-1:00p.m.) To-

peka Zoo Talk• Teen Book Recycle Party (1:00 p.m. to

2:00 p.m.) Schlitterbahn Ticket Give-a-way

Thursday, July 11• Story Time (10:30-11:15 a.m.) Infant to

preschool• Story Time (2:00-2:45 p.m.) K through 5th

GradeFriday, July 12• Story Time (10:30-11:15 a.m.) Infant to

preschool• Family Movie Friday (2:00-4:00PM).

Popcorn includedMonday, July 15• Story Time (10:30-11:15 a.m.) Infant to

preschool• Monday Matinee (12:00-2:00 p.m.) Show-

ing Classic Movies

News from Riverwood Winery

We have finally completed the work on our tobacco barn event space at our Estate Vineyards location and are now taking reservations for wed-dings, receptions, parties and corporate events. We also have several exciting events planned for this new space.

Check out our upcoming events. More informa-tion, including photos of our new Estate Vineyards area, at www.riverwoodwinery.com.

• Yoga at the Vineyards, July 14 & 21, 9:30 a.m.

• Sip & Stroll Vineyard and Orchard Tour and Tasting, July 20, 1-4 p.m.

• Instrumental Guitar and Song on the Lawn, July 21, 1-4 p.m.

• Food & Win Pairy at the Riverwood Win-ery Estate Vineyards, July 27, 1-4 p.m.

• Free International Wine Tasting, July 28, 12-4 p.m.

Cedar Ridge News

Take a scenic drive to Cedar Ridge and let us doing the cooking for you, or we do have carry out. Just give us a call.

You can enjoy Cedar Ridge’s Home Cooking now in Atchison at Mr. G’s located at 1710 Main Street. We are open Monday thru Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm. We serve breakfast and lunch and we have a daily special for lunch. Some of the delicious things offered there are our biscuits and gravy, cinnamon rolls, burritos, Quiche, fried egg and smoke sausage sandwich, pulled pork sliders, brisket sliders, and our homemade chicken salad. AND our homemade chicken and noodle soup and beef noodle soup. We have a Cupcake of the day, what a treat. Stop by and see us.

Upcoming classes at The Artist Box

Join us at The Artist Box for an exciting month of fun and informative classes. The Artist Box is located at 731 Commercial. Visit our website at www.theartistboxllc.com or call 913-367-1037.

Here’s what’s on tap:• July 10: Soap Making for Kids, 1 p.m., $15• July 13: Recycled Art, 10 a.m., $5• July 17: Airplanes, $5• July 20: Airplanes of a Different Type, $5• July 25: Soap Making for Adults, $20

Sunday breakfast buffet at Paolucci’s

Join us for a delicious breakfast buffet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Sunday at historic Paolucci’s. Adults $8.99, includes tax and tip.

MEMBER NEWS

Kansas WORKReady!

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This assessment uses the nationally recognized WorkKeys® system from ACT to verify skills in reading, locating information and mathematics and certifies candidates at four levels: Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze.

For more information on hiring WORKReady! candidates, please call (877) 509-6757. For ad-ditional information on WORKReady! go to www.kansasworks.com and click on the link on the left.

WORKReady! is endorsed by The Kansas State Council of the Society for Human Resource Man-agement, Inc. (KS SHRM).

Great summer items atNecessities & Accessories Boutique

Don’t kid your self, accessories are a neces-sity! We continue to get in more sundresses that are so popular right now, and with many different styles and colors to choose from. And we still have swimsuit cover-ups in stock that are a must have for this summer, great for a gift or for your self. We also have pens from Buckingham Pen Company, that would make for a classic gift. Or pick up a neck

chiller to keep dad cool while watching a game or mowing the lawn...If you’ve got the necessity, we’ve got the accessory!

Eagle Communications announces job opening

Employee owned Eagle Communications, INC. – located in St. Joseph, Missouri – is look-ing for an experienced salesperson with confi-dence, drive and creative ideas to market our 4 radio stations.

Candidates should be hard working, goal oriented and self-motivated. An entrepreneurial spirit and a proven track record are essential to success. A strong knowledge of agriculture, as well as buiness contacts in the Atchison, KS area is a plus. Responsibilities include: contact-ing businesses to uncover potential advertising opportunities, researching client’s industry, presenting proposals and persuading clients to invest in your idea. Continued client support and servicing is also required.

As an employee owner, everything you do counts and we only hire the best. Our next employee owner must also understand digital/web and social media. Outside sales experience preferred.

Please send resume and cover letter to stjo-esales@eagleradio.net. Eagle Communications, INC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

MEMBER NEWS

Sarah Kathryn’s July class schedule

July 22: Stained Glass Angel MakingWorking with stained glass is an art many are in-

terested in! Participants will get to make a free-stand-ing angel to take home! The class will be limited to six people and will be led by Michele Gaskell, owner of Michele’s Glass Studio. 6-8 p.m. $20.

July 25: Extreme CouponingCome learn the tips and tricks of saving money at

the store! Participants will learn how to get organized and how to save the most money locally! The class will be led by Kim Bottorff, organizer of the Atchison Couponers group. 6-7:30 p.m. $15.

Sarah Kathryn’s is located at 12184 State Hwy. 9 in Lancaster. RSVP required for all classes. Reserve your spot by calling 913-255-200 or by sending a message to Sarah Kathryn’s on Facebook.

Save on Senior picturesat Rox’s Images

Save $50 on Senior Sessions in June and $25 on Senior Sessions in July at Rox’s Images. Offer excludes Rising Star Sessions.

And, as an added bonus, all seniors with sessions in June or July can receive a Free Family Session. Sessions must be scheduled before Dec. 31, 2013. Offer expires July 30, 2013.

Stop by the studio at 8475 U.S. Hwy. 59 or telephone 913-367-ROXS(7697).

Let KANSASWORKS helpwith your hiring needs

As we are moving into the busy time of the year and employers in your area begin to hire, please refer them to KANSASWORKS for posting job opportuni-ties at no cost. Employers can create an employer ac-count at www.kansasworks.com and enter job open-ings easily to find qualified and skilled candidates matching their job specifications. If the employer needs assistance with posting job openings, they can call (877) 509-6757 and ask Workforce Center staff for assistance with this process. Employers can also

search for resumes of job candidates by experience, keyword, and other search criteria once they have created an account on KANSASWORKS.

If you have any employers in your area struggling to fill specific positions, please contact Kansas De-partment of Commerce Workforce Response Coor-dinators for further assistance: Debra Rodenbaugh-Schaub at drodenbaugh@kansasworks.com or phone # 785-224-6664; or Phyllis LaShell at plashell@kansasworks.com or phone # 785-577-4610.

Summer Blood Drivesponsors needed

The Community Blood Center, the provider of blood to the Atchison Community Hospital is in need of summer blood drive sponsors.

The flu and snow has had a significant impact on our overall collections. Unfortunately, we continue to experi-ence a significant decline in our collections. The Commu-nity Blood Center in St. Joseph Missouri is currently seek-ing church, clubs, organizations, businesses, and schools to help meet the demand for summer blood. We are in need of summer blood drive sponsors. If you or your group could sponsor a summer blood drive please email bat@cbckc.org or call 816-351-9308 for more information.

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