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Category Archives: Business
Annual Home, Sport, Farm and Garden Show This Weekend
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Mo’s Swap Meet Starts June 27
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What’s Happening In Fort Scott by the Chamber of Commerce
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Chamber Coffee Dates Available
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First Annual Junk and Disorderly Event This Saturday
This Saturday, June 20 beginning at 9 a.m. Main Street Gallery and Flea Market is hosting what they are calling the 1st Annual Junk and Disorderly event.
“We are starting a tradition of having an open house for the flea market every year because we want the vendors to know that they are a big part of the store,” Rechelle McClellan, one of the owners, said. ” We want them to know we appreciate them for trusting us to sell their wares. It is a celebration for them.”
In addition, Rechelle with her husband, Josh, and mother-in-law Julie, want to showcase what the shop has to offer.
“We also want the public to know that we are a one-stop-shop,” Rechelle said. “If there is something you are looking for, chances are we have it at Main Street Gallery & Flea Market between new and vintage items.”
Vendors, family and friends will be helping with the event, Rechelle said.
There will be complimentary coffee, juice and a Mimosa-an adult beverage made of orange juice and champagne.
There will also be door prizes.
The business is located at 23 South Main in downtown historic Fort Scott.
Contact Rechelle McClellan at the store’s number (620)223-2210 for more information.
COVID-19 Ventilator Production in Kansas
Governor Laura Kelly Praises Spirit AeroSystems and their Workers for COVID-19 Ventilator Production
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today visited and toured Spirit AeroSystems’ new assembly line making ventilators for the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the public health crisis progressed, Spirit shifted their production to making ventilators to ensure hospitals would have the necessary lifesaving equipment to treat COVID-19 patients. The ventilators are portable and suitable for long-term care, ambulatory settings, and ICUs. They are providing the ventilators to local units, FEMA’s strategic stockpile, other states, and countries around the world.
“I applaud Spirit’s quick action to pivot their manufacturing capabilities to produce ventilators, the men and women I met today exemplify what it means to be a Kansan – innovative, courageous, and selfless,” said Governor Kelly. “This crisis has produced many challenges for our families, businesses, and communities. The staff at Spirit are working hard in anticipation of a possible second wave, and we appreciate them for helping not just Kansans, but people across the world.”
Vyaire Medical Inc and Spirit AeroSystems are collaborating to build ventilators at this facility in Wichita in response to COVID-19. Vyaire is the world’s largest healthcare company fully dedicated to respiratory care. This partnership will increase production of ventilators and other related respiratory equipment for COVID-19 patients who need it the most.
In addition to the national stockpile request, Vyaire is working with state and private hospital and health system clients to ensure delivery of ventilators to areas of greatest need. The manufacturing and supply collaboration will help to balance the needs of clinicians urgently treating patients at the bedside with the commitment to fill or replenish strategic stockpiles.
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KCC Investigates Evergy Agreement with Eliot International
Out of concern for customers, KCC launches an investigation into Evergy’s deal with asset management company Elliot International
TOPEKA – This morning, the Kansas Corporation Commission voted to open a general investigation into an agreement between regulated utility, Evergy, and asset management company Elliot International. The agreement, reached in February, requires the utility to consider cutting costs or pursuing a merger transaction in order to increase shareholder profits.
KCC staff petitioned Commissioners to launch the investigation out of serious concern that the agreement could negatively affect Kansas electric customers.
“Staff is very concerned that Elliott’s focus on increasing shareholder value will place Evergy’s customers at a high risk of paying higher rates or receiving lower quality service in order to support an increase in shareholder value,” the KCC filing said.
By opening an investigation, the Commission, stakeholders and customers will be fully informed of the analysis and rationale of Evergy’s decisions relating to the Elliott agreement.
Staff’s report outlines an extensive number of issues that present a challenge to Elliot’s shareholder enhancement concept. Those include:
- Merger commitments made in 2018 when the Commission approved the merger of Westar and Kansas City Power & Light into one company now known as Evergy.
- KCC Staff and Evergy rate studies that point to extensive capital expense investments and reduced sales as major drivers of the increases in Evergy’s rates.
- Legislative efforts to reduce Evergy’s rates to become more regionally competitive.
- The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Evergy will be required to file a report addressing questions posed by KCC staff no later than two weeks after its board makes a decision whether to pursue a cost reduction plan or a merger transaction. The deadline for that vote is August 17.
Today’s order can be viewed at http://estar.kcc.ks.gov/estar/ViewFile.aspx?Id=509dd85d-5964-4d3c-923d-1f2ba1811834
Alternative Payment Arrangements Now Available for Kansas Gas Service Customers
Customers Encouraged to Call About Options Available to Them
Overland Park, KS – Kansas Gas Service is encouraging customers who have experienced financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic to contact the company to take advantage of a variety of payment options and alternative payment plans.
“We understand this is a stressful time for everyone,” said Abbey Frye, Kansas Gas Service director of customer service. “It’s important to us that our customers know there are several options to avoid disconnection that can be helpful for anyone having trouble paying their natural gas bill.”
Customers can visit a dedicated web page at www.kansasgasservice.com/cares for information on energy assistance programs and other financial resources. Customers can also call 800-794-4780 to speak to customer service representatives about payment options, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Frye also reminds customers that by paying what they can now will help to avoid building up a balance that will be hard to pay off later.
“We take our commitment to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service to the homes and businesses we serve very seriously,” said Frye. “What we’re asking now is for customers to contact us so that we can do everything we can to help.”
About Kansas Gas Service
Kansas Gas Service delivers safe, clean and reliable natural gas service to more than 638,000 customers in 360 communities in Kansas. We are the largest natural gas distributor in the state, in terms of customers.
We are a division of ONE Gas, Inc. (NYSE: OGS), a stand-alone, 100 percent regulated, publicly traded natural gas utility that trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “OGS.” ONE Gas is included in the S&P MidCap 400 Index, and is one of the largest natural gas utilities in the United States.
For more information, visit the websites at kansasgasservice.com or onegas.com.
For the latest news about Kansas Gas Service, follow us on Twitter @KansasGas or Facebook at Facebook.com/KansasGasService.
New Realtor In Town: Diane Striler
Diane Striler, 53, is a new realtor with Front Door Real Estate.
Her hometown is Mission, KS.
Striler began April 2, 2020, with the real estate business.
Her duties include working with clients to purchase / and or sell residential, commercial, lots, land, and lake property, she said.
Striler has always been in the sales industry.
“After college, I started my career with Maytag as a territory sales manager,” she said. “After this position, I continued to work in the appliance industry selling high-end luxury appliance lines including
Sub-Zero, Viking, and Bosch. Most recently I was a regional manager selling Daily Sports high fashion ladies golf apparel.”
” In sales, I have always sold a product that I believe in and have been proud to represent,” she said. “Transitioning to real estate, I have a passion to help people find the best home/land/lot or building for their specific needs. Everyone needs something different, whether it is to find their first home, or sell a current home to find one that is more suited for their current needs. I want to be part of that! I want to provide a quality service to make the transaction seamless and positive. I want my clients to be able to look back at the experience and have a positive memory.”
Striler earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Kansas State University
She is located at Front Door Real Estate, 119 S Main Street.
Her contact info – Mobile 620-878-3630
Office 620-224-9787
Email – [email protected]
Chamber Coffee at Heritage Park Pavilion June 18
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Fort Scott Garage Sale Continues Today and Tomorrow, June 12-13
Fort Scott was busy Friday morning, June 12, with a town-wide garage sale, as residents enjoyed a mild day for shopping. The sales continue on Saturday, June 13.
This is the first town-wide garage sale of the season and is a month later than usual, due to the pandemic restrictions.
Maps of sale locations can be picked up at the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Office, 231 E. Wall; Bids & Dibs, 108 S. Scott Avenue; Casey’s General Store, 2216 S. National; Pete’s, 1920 S. Main, and 603 S. National Avenue; Fort Scott Smoke Shop,1705 S. National; and 5-Corner’s Mini Mart, 1122 S. Clark.
At least three Christian organizations are having multi-family sales: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 705 S. Holbrook; Fort Scott Christian Heights School, 1101 S. Barbee Street; and First Southern Baptist Church, 1818 S. Main.
To see the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce map of all the town’s garage sales, click below: