The 2019 State Basketball & Cheerleading Tournament for Special Olympics Kansas will be Friday and Saturday in Hays.
Events are scheduled for Fort Hays State University’s Gross Memorial Coliseum and Hays High School gymnasiums.
Opening Ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. at FHSU.
The complete schedule of events is below:
This past Wednesday started off pretty much like any other mid-March weekday, as I perused Twitter and Facebook, did some editing, and planned where I’d watch the Jayhawks play their first-round game in the NCCAA tournament.
But then on my Twitter feed came a flurry of tweets: a coalition of moderate Republicans and Democrats was attempting to move Medicaid expansion onto the House floor, to pass Governor Kelly’s proposal. Whoa! For a legislative geek like me this was the equivalent of a potential miracle upset in first-round NCAA game. You can’t quite believe that the underdogs will pull it off, and you’ve got to keep watching.
So it went on Wednesday afternoon. Like many upsets, the real drama came early, as the insurgent forces leapt into an insurmountable lead in the early stages of the contest. As I watched on a YouTube channel, the House upstarts, led by Rep. Kathy Wolfe Moore (D-Kansas City), stole the legislative ball from the Republican leadership with a “gut-and-go” maneuver, which substituted Medicaid expansion into another, slightly related bill.
Speaker Ron Ryckman (R-Olathe) and his fellow leaders, fresh from their raucous Topeka White Linen restaurant team-building exercise, sought a referees’ ruling that the amendment was not germane and that they should get the ball back, so as to win the game. The Rules Committee chair, appointed by the leaders (!) conveniently agreed with Speaker. Bill Self and Bruce Webber surely envied such a cozy arrangement.
Then came the real drama. Rep. Wolfe and teammates, without an actual coach, appealed this ruling. Right there, in the early afternoon, came the turning point. On a 62-55 vote the underdog challengers overturned the ruling and surged into the lead; after that, if this gritty band could maintain their majority on the floor, they could pass Medicaid expansion.
There is no shot clock in this legislative game, and the rest of the afternoon saw the favored leadership team desperately try to break apart the expansion coalition. After a lengthy half-time break, which allowed for some strategizing, the game continued in the late afternoon. The leadership Republicans desperately offered amendment after amendment: on costs, on abortion, on Planned Parenthood. Rep. Brenda Landwehr (R-Wichita), a wily veteran, played the point guard role, probing for weaknesses.
The insurgent coalition bent a bit, but their majority did not come close – not close – to breaking. After an hour or so of delaying tactics, the underdogs ran out the clock by simply holding onto the legislative ball. In the end, by a solid 70-55 margin, they prevailed on the bill, sending it to the next round in the Kansas Senate.
I’ve closely watched the Kansas Legislature for more than 30 years, and I can remember few more impressive performances. The challenging coalition did exactly what it needed to. It pounced on the loose ball of a broadly related bill, which opened the door to the “gut-and-go” maneuver. It then ran up a lead with a key vote on the germaneness rule, which allowed their efforts to proceed.
And then this group – which always knew it had the votes to win on the floor – beat back a series of amendments designed to kill the bill.
High drama and an impressive performance on a March afternoon. Of course, there will be another game in the Kansas Senate, where its conservative Republican leaders will once again seek to deny a majority what should be their rightful victory. But that’s another day’s contest. For now, we should savor the incredible performance we just witnessed.
Burdett Loomis is an emeritus professor of political science at the University of Kansas.
ELLIS – New community banners will soon be adorning the light poles along 10th Street and Washington Street in Ellis.
Glen Keller, Tourism Committee and Ellis PRIDE Committee member, presented proposals during Monday’s city council meeting to replace the existing banners which have deteriorated.
“Welcome” and “Come Back Soon” banners will be placed on Washington while Ellis “Railer” banners will be on 10th.
The council unanimously voted to purchase 77 banners from Rupp Arts and Signs for $4,700.32 to be paid from the Tourism Fund.
In other business, the council continued its discussion of whether to implement an emergency snow route.
Council again discussed establishing an emergency snow route. Public Works Director Alan Scheuerman presented a map of proposed primary and secondary snow removal routes.
Fire Chief Dustin Vine recommended establishing an “emergency” route instead of a “snow removal” route. City Attorney Olavee Raub was directed to draft an Emergency Plan for the next meeting.
The complete meeting minutes follow.
ELLIS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Minutes
March 18, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor David McDaniel called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Present were Council members Bret Andries, Holly Aschenbrenner, Steve Ferland, Martin LaBarge, Jolene Niernberger, and Bob Redger. Also present were Public Works Director Alan Scheuerman, City Clerk Amy Burton, Police Chief Taft Yates, Fire Chief Dustin Vine, and City Attorney Olavee Raub.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA
None
PUBLIC PRESENT
Glen Keller, Guy Windholz, Doreen Timken, Barbara Perkins, Susan Schlichting, and John Walz, and Darin Myers (arrived 7:52 p.m.).
CONSENT AGENDA
Council member Jolene Niernberger moved to approve the consent agenda containing the Minutes from the Regular Meeting on March 4, 2019 and Bills Ordinance #2065. Council member Steve Ferland seconded the motion. The Council approved the consent agenda 6-0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
PRESENTATIONS OF AWARDS, PROCLAMATIONS, REQUESTS & PETITIONS (HEARINGS)
Mayor David McDaniel read the Proclamation from Governor Laura Kelly proclaiming March 4-10, 2019, as Flood Safety Awareness Week.
SPECIAL ORDER
Fire: Report
Due to the severe flooding in Nebraska, Fire Chief Dustin Vine inquired if the City had a stockpile of sand bags available to residents in case of flooding in the area. It was the consensus of Council to allow the Fire Department to solicit bids for a flat-bottomed boat for training. Chief Vine encouraged Council to consider establishing an “emergency” route, to include both snow removal and debris cleanup in the case of other types of storms.
Tourism: Acquisition
Glen Keller, Tourism Committee and Ellis PRIDE Committee member, presented proposals to replace the deteriorated banners on Washington Street and 10th Street. “Welcome” banners will be placed traveling south down Washington Street; “Come Back Soon” banners will be placed traveling north up Washington Street; and “Railer” banners will be placed on 10th Street. The proposals are for the purchase of seventy-seven banners and the Committees are requesting use of Transient Guest tax funds to pay for the project. Council member Bob Redger moved to approve the purchase of seventy-seven banners from Rupp Arts and Signs in the amount of $4,700.32, with funds to come from the Tourism Fund. Council member Bret Andries seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
Capital Improvement: Special Project
Darin Myers, Ellis County Emergency Manager, reported the new outdoor warning sirens have been installed and are being tested. The old sirens were omnidirectional – meaning the sirens sounded in all different directions at the same time. The new siren system is 12 decibels higher and sounds in one direction at a time on a rotating pole. The sirens are sounded either manually by Hays Dispatch or automatically when Ellis falls within the National Weather Service polygon alerting our area of an impending storm. Chief Myers and the Council reminded residents that this is an outdoor warning system – its purpose is to alert those individuals outdoors to seek shelter.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Sewer: Repair/Maintenance
City Attorney Olavee Raub reported that letters have been sent out to the two property owners affected by the Cedar Lane lift station project. One property owner has requested additional information and the other property owner has not responded. It was the consensus of Council to continue to pursue the right-of-ways to facilitate the project.
Streets: Policy
Council again discussed establishing an emergency snow route. Public Works Director Alan Scheuerman presented a proposed map detailing primary and secondary snow removal routes. City Attorney Olavee Raub questioned if the objective was to clear the roads of vehicles to expedite snow removal, or to establish protocol of what roadways will be cleared first. Council agreed with Chief Vine’s recommendation to establish an “emergency” route, versus just a “snow” route and discussed drafting a removal plan instead of an actual ordinance. Ms. Raub will draft an Emergency Plan for the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
General Government: Policy
City Clerk Amy Burton discussed the City auditor’s recommendation to adopt a donation policy. Donation requests must comply with the Public Purpose Doctrine. Council reviewed the sample policies provided and directed Ms. Burton to draft a hybrid of the policies for further consideration. Council would prefer an application be submitted for consideration.
General Government: City Code
On April 1, 2019, the State’s liquor laws expand to allow grocery stores to sell strong beer. To accommodate this change, cities need to modify the definition of cereal malt beverages in their ordinances to now include language allowing up to 6% alcohol by weight. City Attorney Olavee Raub reviewed the proposed modifications needed to the City’s existing ordinances. Council discussed several provisions within the proposed ordinance regulating the sale of cereal malt beverages and beer, including increasing the license fee for retailers. City Clerk Amy Burton will inquire of other cities regarding license fees charged. Council member Holly Aschenbrenner moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1437 modifying the definition of cereal malt beverages. Council member Bob Redger seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0. Council will further consider the proposed ordinance regulating the sale of beer at the next Council meeting.
Streets: Repair/Maintenance
Public Works Director Alan Scheuerman discussed the repairs needed to many of the City’s streets due to the extensive moisture received this fall and winter and the numerous freeze/thaw cycles. The Department has limited inventory of crushed concrete but definitely would need to purchase asphalt. Council suggested Mr. Scheuerman contact Ellis County or the City of Hays to gauge interest in partnering together to order bulk material at a more favorable price. Mr. Scheuerman believes the repairs could cost $40,000 – $60,000. It was the consensus of Council to move $15,000 from two other projects in the Capital Improvement – Street fund to help pay for the unexpected expense. Council member Holly Aschenbrenner moved to authorize Public Works Director Alan Scheuerman to speak on the City’s behalf to negotiate buying power with other Ellis County entities and to refer back to Council for further direction. Council member Bob Redger seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0. Council member Bret Andries then moved to approve the purchase of a truckload of street patch material not to exceed $1,400, with funds to come from the Capital Improvement – Street fund. Council member Martin LaBarge seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-1, with Council member Holly Aschenbrenner voting opposed, and Council member Steve Ferland abstaining due to perceived conflict of interest.
REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
Public Works
Mr. Scheuerman presented the Comparative Water Report for January 10th – February 10th. With the wet weather and varying temperatures, Mr. Scheuerman expects an increase in waterline breaks this spring.
At the last Council meeting, Council approved a bid from Utility Maintenance Contractors to camera the sewer line in the area of 10th and 11th Streets from Spruce to Monroe. Upon further investigation, the line was nicked by a contractor working for Golden Belt Telephone Association. Therefore, the utility company will compensate the residents for any damage claims filed and also pay for the City’s camera work.
Police
Police Chief Taft Yates reported the Department will attend training on the new emergency alert system at Ellis High School and Washington Grade School. Officers will also receive emergency firearms training.
City Clerk
City Clerk Amy Burton presented the Health Insurance Savings Report for February. There will be a public hearing for the swimming pool Community Development Block Grant application on April 1, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. The Kansas Department of Commerce has announced that the Low-to-Moderate Income surveys will expire at the end of the 2019 CDBG application period. The City will then need to conduct a new income survey to be eligible for future CDBG opportunities.
Attorney
Mayor Update and Announcements
Mayor David McDaniel encouraged Council members to attend the League of Kansas Municipalities 2019 Leadership Summit and Mayors Conference in Salina April 12th – 13th.
ADJOURNMENT
Council member Martin LaBarge moved and Council member Holly Aschenbrenner seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:51 p.m.
TMP-M
Six Monarchs were awarded medals at the Kansas Scholastic State Chess Tournament, held at the Emporia State University Student Union. In the K-12 (High School) Section of 147 entrants, freshman Nicklas Helget scored four of a possible 6 points to claim 32nd Place.
Five of the eight members of the junior high team earned medals in the 216 player K-8 Section. Caden Becker led the team with 5 of a possible 6 points and a 10th place finish. Achieving 4 points were Jensen Brull (32nd Place), Tate Dinkel (40th Place), Braydon Binder (53rd Place) and Jacob Mader (54th Place). Also competing were Adrian Normandin (3.5 points), Henry Meitner (3.0 points) and Jadyn Zimmerman (3.0 points).
The junior high team tallied 17.0 points to finish fifth behind Harmony Middle School of Overland Park (20.0 points), Washburn Rural Middle School of Topeka (17.5 points), Lawrence Southwest Middle School (17.5 points) and St Mary’s Academy of St. Mary’s Kansas (17.0 points). Team scores combine the top four individual scores for a team and are supplemented by a tiebreak system based on the scores of opponents faced in the tournament. All schools, regardless of size, compete in the same K-8 section.
The state tournament normally marks the end of the chess year, but on account of a January weather postponement, the Kansas Grade Championship remains on the schedule for April 6. This tournament draws entrants from schools statewide and is organized so that each competitor plays only against others of their own year in school. TMP-Marian is expected to have entries in the 7th, 8th and 9th grade sections of that tournament.
The young Monarchs have shown significant growth throughout the year and would like to thank all who have supported the team.
“We are ready to welcome the students who choose chess as part of their 2019-2020 experience at TMP-Marian,” said Coach Randy Brull.
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MANHATTAN — Michael Dorst has been named the new principal of Manhattan High School. He has served as an assistant principal at MHS since 2008. Prior to that, he was the high school principal in West Franklin USD 287, and started his career as a physical education, math, health and wood shop teacher in Osawatomie.
He holds a B.A. from Bethany College and an M.A. from Baker University. Dorst is completing his District Leadership endorsement from Fort Hays State University this spring.
“I’ve been fortunate to be part of Manhattan High School for the past 11 years,” Dorst said. “I am honored to have this opportunity and I look forward to working with our amazing students, staff, families and community in our continued growth as a great school.”
Superintendent Dr. Marvin Wade said Dorst has extensive high school administrative experience and a solid understanding of how current topics in education have relevance for the continued success of MHS and our students.
“I am confident there will be a smooth transition in leadership from Mr. Hoyt to Mr. Dorst. We are fortunate that both are respected professionals who have already demonstrated consistent dedication to the students, staff, families and everyone associated with Manhattan High School,” he said.
Dorst will begin his new position on July 1. Current Manhattan High School Principal Greg Hoyt announced his retirement during the fall of 2018.
Hays High School Principal Martin Straub and Decatur County Community Principal Benjamin Jimenez were among the five finalists for the position.
CITY OF HAYS
The city of Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants on Thu., March 21, 2019 in the area of Vine St. to Barclay between 33rd St. and I-70 and from Commerce Parkway to Hall St. between I-70 and 55th St. This is part of a coordinated effort by the city of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually.
Inspecting fire hydrants ensures that the valves operate properly and that there is no damage or obstructions that will prevent or interfere with the prompt use of fire hydrants in an emergency. Firefighters are also checking the pressure and volume of water mains in each neighborhood for firefighting purposes.
The associated flushing of water mains allows chlorine to be distributed throughout the system to eliminate bio-filming in the water mains.
Slight discoloration of the water supply may be encountered although there will be no health risks to the consumer.
All reasonable efforts will be taken to minimize the inconvenience to the public.
Drivers are asked to avoid driving through water discharging from a fire hydrant during the short flushing period.
For more information please contact the Hays Fire Department at 785-628-7330.
FHSU University Relations
The Department of Social Work at Fort Hays State University will begin a new Bachelor of Social Work cohort at Dodge City Community College in the fall.
The cohort program provides an opportunity for students to complete a Bachelor of Social Work degree without leaving their homes or jobs after earning an associate’s degree at DCCC.
“This provides an option for western Kansans to earn an FHSU Bachelor of Social Work degree, fully accredited by the Council of Social Work Education, in their local communities,” said Dr. Tim Davis, chair of the department.
Classes, evening at the community college and online, are completed over a three-year period. Students take courses from both core faculty members at FHSU and local professional social workers serving as adjuncts. A full-time cohort coordinator is hired to provide for student recruitment, advisement, and to coordinate the ongoing needs of an offsite location.
Students in a cohort start and go through the three-year cycle together. FHSU commits to provide all three years of cohort education on site so that students who start can also finish in the same location.
FHSU’s Department of Social Work offers the development of skills and knowledge that enables individuals to help others. The department offers significant resources for students including various student organizations and research support. Hands-on experiences through service and internship opportunities are also available.
For more information about the program or to apply, contact Tim Davis, chair of the Social Work Department, at [email protected].
I turned on the radio and an old Beatles song came on, “When I’m Sixty-Four”. Perhaps for the first time in my life, I felt I was 64 years old and I understood the song. Some of the lyrics of the song are:
When I get older, losing my hair
Many years from now…
I could be handy, mending a fuse
When your lights have gone…
Will you still need, will you still feed me
When I’m sixty-four?
On a professional basis, I work with older clients that face a similar question. Do they still have purpose, do they still have worth, as they grow older? It can become particularly pronounced in a situation where someone has been a caregiver for a spouse, and then the spouse passes away. They feel like they are purposeless.
I am sure you have seen it as well. Some people retire and seem to slide into oblivion. They seem to have no purpose; they seem to have no goals.
But then you see other people; those who seem to spring to life after retirement.
Similarly, I see those who have lost a spouse and die shortly after. On the other side of the spectrum, I see those who carry on. Though they do not forget their deceased spouse, they carry on with a new life. I suspect they know that is what their spouse would want.
If you have not read the book “Being Mortal”, I would strongly recommend it to you. In it, the author discusses that we all need purpose, regardless of age. One of his criticisms of putting someone into long term care is that many times we take away their purpose. Maybe that purpose was to check on the crops; it could have been taking care of their spouse; it could have been their job. But they had a purpose, and now it is gone.
There are ways around that. As the author points out in “Being Mortal”, giving a person in a nursing home a job to do creates purpose. Researchers have shown that even a job of feeding a bird daily provides purpose.
I write this article as I have zoomed past 64 and am looking at the prospects of turning 65 in just a handful of days. I am thankful that I still have purpose in my life, whether that be my work, being a spouse, being a parent, or being a grandparent. It all gives me purpose.
I do not want to overstate this though: turning 65 has caused a lot of retrospective thoughts. More on that later.
Regardless of your age, create purpose. You have to create the purpose. You have to find the purpose. Whether you are turning 65 or 95, you can always have purpose. Purpose is what keeps you going; purpose is what makes the day worth living.
Randy Clinkscales of Clinkscales Elder Law Practice, PA, Hays, Kansas, is an elder care attorney, practicing in western Kansas. To contact him, please send an email to [email protected]. Disclaimer: The information in the column is for general information purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Each case is different and outcomes depend on the fact of each case and the then applicable law. For specific questions, you should contact a qualified attorney.
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Together, with K-State Research and Extension, we will be giving informative lunch time programs, so come out, grab a good lunch, and listen to the various specialists discuss what is new in their fields of study.
On Wednesday, April 10th from 10:30 to noon, join KSRE along with the Great Bend Coop at the Research Plot tour. The plot is located north of the Expo grounds at Barton County Road and 50 AVE. Romulo Lollato, K-State Research and Extension’s Wheat and Forage Specialist will be present to discuss his 5 research projects that includes around 500 plots. He will discuss his current research on site that includes: different wheat varieties and how they respond to different management practices, growth regulators, seed treatments, seeding rates, and others. He will also be available to answer any questions that producers have about the 2019 wheat crop.
April 11th at noon will be a Farm Bill update by Monte Vandeveer, Southwest Area Extenstion Agricultural Economist for Kansas Farm Management. Monte grew up on a farm in south‐central Kansas with wheat and cow-calf enterprises. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees in agricultural economics from Kansas State University and a Ph.D. in ag economics from Purdue University. His program will highlight PLC and ARC programs and what you will need to know with the new Farm Bill.
On April 12th at noon, Mary Knapp will be at Expo 3 to talk about the K-State Mesonet, weather patterns, and forecasting the upcoming growing season. As part of the Weather Data Library and as service climatologist, Mary Knapp occupies a unique position in the Department of Agronomy. She is responsible for answering questions on climate and weather matters. She also maintains the web site that provides a constant update and complete archive of weather-related data for Kansas. Her program will cover an update on current conditions, and outlooks for the summer. She will also address the why, and the uncertainty associated with the outlooks.
Whatever your interests are when it comes to farming, there is a subject and specialist that can help you with information. Our specialists are happy to come out and share the latest information and research to help you be able to succeed at your farm. Join us during the lunch hour at the Great Bend Farm and Ranch show April 10th through the 12th for all of K-State Research and Extension’s programming.
Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact her by e-mail at [email protected] or calling 620-793-1910.
Thursday Sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 6 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 38. South wind around 6 mph.
FridayA 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Light south southeast wind becoming southeast 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
Friday NightShowers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 45. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
SaturdayShowers, mainly before 8am. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday NightA 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
SundayA 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
SHERIDAN COUNTY — Two people were injured in an accident just before 8a.m. Wednesday in Sheridan County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2008 GMC Acadia driven by Leslea Lanelle Oelke, 31, Hoxie was eastbound on U.S. 24. The vehicle rear-ended a 2001 Dodge Ram driven by Kyler Niblock, 16, Hoxie, who was turning north four miles west of Hoxie.
Oelke and a passenger Oelke, Caleb Daniel Oelke, 6, Hoxie, were transported to the hospital in Hoxie.
Niblock and a 1-year-old in the GMC were not injured. Caleb Oelke was not properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.
By SARA BLOOM
Downtown Hays Development Corp.
We can all admit that change is difficult. We all have our routines and to be pushed out of our comfort zones is just that – a push out of something comfortable. However, in most cases, change is not only a good thing but is necessary to grow and thrive as a human, and as an organization or business.
If we didn’t change, we would never grow — literally and figuratively.
I wanted to address this topic of change because it seems Downtown Hays is prime for significant changes. Here’s the thing though, we’re used to it! Downtown has been shaken and stirred up for years now. The area went from a bloody wild west scene to deeply religious Volga-German center — from a bustling retail scene to almost forgotten — a blight on our city to what it is today, a thriving economic mix of businesses, residences and public services.
I truly believe the more things change, the more used to it you get and the easier it is to adapt, to grow, and to improve.
Already in 2019, the downtown area and Downtown Hays Development Corporation (DHDC) as an organization have seen changes.
DHDC welcomed two new businesses with brick presentations already this year, EyeSmile Vision and Dental on 13th and Main as well as Pyle of Treasures at 707 Main Street inside The Niche. No less than three developers are currently working on projects in Downtown Hays right now. We’re sad to see businesses like Goodwin Sporting Goods, and The Blue Heron Boutique leave downtown but also know that this change offers opportunities.
As an organization, DHDC is currently creating two brand new events for the public to enjoy. Cottontails and Cupcakes will debut on April 5. For just $10, guests will enjoy huge discounts, refreshments, and an adult-only Easter egg hunt throughout The Bricks.
On Sept. 6, prepare yourself for a decadent evening at Barrels and Bites. The night begins with a beautiful stroll through downtown businesses. At each stop, guests will sample their choice of wine or spirit and perfectly paired heavy hors d’oeuvres. After the stroll, guests will enjoy a gathering like no other under the impressive Downtown Pavilion. A dessert extravaganza will be laid out for all to enjoy. Chocolate fountains, cookies, cupcakes, truffles, and more will accompany a silent and live auction.
DHDC hosts these events to bring awareness and foot traffic to The Bricks. Out of all the activities we organize, only two are fundraisers for the organization. The remaining events are hosted for the simple purpose of highlighting our amazing downtown and all it has to offer.
Our organization will continue to host events, but we promise to keep changing those events to meet our community needs and wants. We also promise that those events will not distract from the organization’s other purposes – to grow downtown through development, to work with new businesses seeking to come in, to assist existing businesses with marketing and technology needs, to be a catalyst for change and growth in our area.
Change is a good thing. Here’s to looking ahead.
