Wellsville Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement:
“To improve business opportunity and build a better community”
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Join us for our next Monthly Chamber of Commerce Meeting -
WHEN - Tuesday, May 14th at 12PM - Lunch at 11:30AM provided by Ken Larsen
WHERE - Wellsville Health and Rehab Conference Room
WHY - To stay up-to-date on all the Wellsville Chamber is doing for businesses in our town and be an active participant in making decisions that affect all we have going on!
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Host a Meeting - Showcase Your Business | |
If you would like to showcase your business by hosting a Chamber meeting and/or luncheon at your location, please let us know. This is a great way to familiarize other business owners with the tools and resources you have to offer the community and show off your physical space. Or you can cater the lunch and hold it at the Wellsville City Library or Wellsville Health and Rehab has also offer their space and can cater on site. | |
Advent Behavioral Health Services -
Behavioral Health Services Now Available! At AdventHealth Ottawa Health Park, we look forward to providing you with the very best behavioral health care.
Patrick Garrick, LCP, LCAC, is a licensed clinical psychotherapist and clinical addictions counselor with a master’s degree in psychology. He takes a therapeutic approach to treating patients with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, exposure therapy and behavior modification therapy. Garrick provides behavioral health care for adults and adolescents ages 12 and older. He treats a wide range of conditions in an outpatient setting.
Conditions we treat:
- Bipolar disorders
- Depressive disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Borderline personality disorder
- Addictions
- Trauma
To schedule an appointment, call: 785-521-6300.
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Wellsville Chiropractic -
Wellsville Chiropractic offers chiropractic care for all ages. In addition to chiropractic care, they also offer acupuncture, massage, trigger point therapy, DOT physicals, sports physicals, sports taping, k-tape (kinesio tape) and laser therapy. You can purchase a variety of nutritional supplements, analgesic creams, and supportive care items there as well. If necessary, they can make referrals for physical therapy, X-ray, MRI, CT scan and lab work as well as refer to other specialists. The business employs four people including two chiropractic assistants and a full-time massage therapist. The business is located at 711 Main Street in Wellsville. Dr. Nicole Vlcek Sullivan is the chiropractor and opened the business in August of 2013. We interviewed her regarding the services Wellsville Chiropractic offers to Wellsville and the surrounding communities.
“Chiropractic (meaning done by hand) is offered as an alternative treatment approach to several health problems including but not limited to musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Typically, patients suffering from back pain, headaches, joint pain, sciatica, and sports-related injuries are the most common patients to seek chiropractic care. However, we can also help with conditions such as neuropathy, TMJ dysfunction, ear infections, reflux, muscle spasms, disc herniations, and fibromyalgia,” Dr. Nicole explained to us.
When asked what problems she is solving for her customers, Dr. Nicole tells us, “Most often our patients are seeking relief from pain-related problems that other providers and treatment options have failed to resolve.” As for the benefits of their services, we learned their holistic approach to healthcare is accessible, affordable, effective, and convenient. Regarding what sets Wellsville Chiropractic apart from their competition, she explains, “We give every single person that walks in our office the best of our abilities from the start. We pride ourselves on our word-of-mouth referrals and reputation. We treat our patients like family!”
All businesses have products or services that are their most popular. We had a conversation about this topic and Nicole said, “Hands down the chiropractic adjustment is our most popular service. So many other chiropractors get wrapped up in all the other “stuff.” We educate our patients on the many benefits of chiropractic care as well as the other conditions that can be helped by an adjustment. Our massage therapist is quite popular, too!” A service Nicole has been surprised by is the popularity of the DOT (Department of Transportation) physicals which include the exam and the motor vehicle certificate. “I initially got certified to be a convenience for several of my local patients that need to have them. What surprised us is the number of these we do each year right here in Wellsville. We have clients coming for these physicals from all over the KC area and have even helped out-of-town drivers from as far away as Florida and Pennsylvania,” she told us.
Wellsville Chiropractic has a very loyal customer base that is 100% referral based. Nicole mentioned, “To date, we have treated over 3500 patients in our office. We would not have the success we have had without satisfied patients.” Regarding our question about advertising, she went on to tell us, “99% of our marketing is patient referrals. We love being active and participating in our community which also brings awareness of Wellsville Chiropractic. Besides that, we have a Facebook and online presence.”
We then talked about new products and services Wellsville Chiropractic plans to offer soon. Dr. Nicole told us “We hope to have x-rays back up and going within the next year, and we have some early discussions about expanding the office to include some new providers with services to offer our current and future patients as well as community members.” We then turned our focus to products or services that haven’t been well received in the past. Dr. Nicole told us, “We really try to keep our “extras” limited and stay focused on trying to be exceptional at the services we offer rather than being mediocre at many different services. We offer referrals to other exceptional partners for services we do not offer.”
A target market or demographic is a particular group of people at which your products and services are aimed. These people are the most likely to use what you have to offer and where a business wants to focus its marketing campaigns. For Wellsville Chiropractic, Dr. Nicole tells us this target market is anyone with a spine! That includes most of us! Dr. Nicole added, “We see patients as young as three days old to our oldest on record being 104! Everyone can benefit from chiropractic care whether a newborn dealing with birth trauma or reflux/colic, a toddler with an ear infection, a kiddo with growing pains, a high school athlete with joint pain, a person with low back pain, a pregnant woman with sciatic discomfort or the ailments of arthritis as we age.” As we learned here, most everyone can use and benefit from chiropractic care from time to time.
The list of benefits of chiropractic care are immense. Humans are meant to move! “When a joint becomes stuck and is not moving correctly whether from an injury or repetitive use, it causes dysfunction which can lead to swelling, pain, balance issues, and impacts the way we live our daily life. The nervous system plays a huge role in our immune system as well,” Dr. Nicole explained to us.
We then asked Dr. Nicole what the most asked questions are about chiropractic in general and the services she offers. She said, the number one questions she hears from her patients is, “Do I have to keep coming back?” She told us, “The simple answer is No! Sometimes a condition or injury will require some follow ups but that varies by case. Ultimately, you are the one in control of your care; however, we do like to note that humans are creatures of habit and sometimes the things we do are not the best or easiest on our body. Tune ups are never a bad idea. Most patients choose to come back in on their own periodically because they feel so good after they get adjusted.”
When asked about the core values and brand of Wellsville Chiropractic, we were told, “Our core values are compassion, integrity, respect, honesty, and trust. We also value improvement and strive to always continue to learn and do better! Our brand is about treating each patient as a unique individual and customizing treatment for them. We are interested in hearing their goals and then determine what we can do to help them get back to the things that matter most to them.”
We asked Dr. Nicole how she measures or defines success in her business. She humbly told us, “Although I am self-employed and run my own business, that’s not really how I view the way my business works. I work for my patients. I make it a point to give every patient I encounter my very best. When patients leave happy, they refer family and friends to me that keep my business growing. My success is seeing people make improvements in their health, feeling better and leaving with a smile on their face!”
Small businesses in small communities like Wellsville rely on the people of the town to shop local and use the services offered. We asked Dr. Nicole how the Wellsville community could best serve her business. She began with this question and continued to explain, “Do you or someone you know think you could benefit from chiropractic care? Send them our way! If you have been to our office, we would very much appreciate your reviews on Google and Facebook.” Reviews about great services or products are invaluable to any business these days.
We at the Wellsville Chamber of Commerce exist to help the businesses that become members of our organization. We strive to help businesses grow and partner with them to do so. We asked Dr. Nicole specifically how the Wellsville Chamber could help Wellsville Chiropractic. She asked us to keep her posted on activities and events in the community and to notify her of any opportunities where she can help or be involved in. We will do that. We have increased the number of events that the Wellsville Chamber is directly sponsoring and provide a monthly newsletter to keep our members and community informed of all that is going on in Wellsville!
Wellsville Chiropractic is open for business Monday through Thursday from 9:30AM-1PM and 3-6PM. They can be reached at 785-883-2234, at their website at https://www.wellsvillechiropractic.com/
or by email at wellsvillechiropractic@gmail.com. Please be sure to like and follow us on Facebook as well.
This article will eventually live on the Wellsville Chamber website at www.wellsvillechamber.org. You can also view all previous Entrepreneurial Spotlight and Entrepreneurial Services articles about our members, read our monthly newsletters, visit our Member Directory by industry, or check the Chamber Calendar of events. Our Mission Statement: “To improve business opportunity and build a better community.”
Learn more about Wellsville Chiropractic
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Midwest Auto Services
Russ Moyer is the entrepreneurial business owner of Midwest Auto Center in Wellsville, Kansas. His business is located at 710 S. Main Street. Russ opened Midwest Auto Center in 2005. We sat down with Russ to learn more about the services his business offers as well as the story about how he came to build this successful Wellsville business.
Midwest Auto Center (MAC) offers full-service automotive repair services. They offer dependable automotive repair services and quality replacement parts at competitive prices and guarantee all repairs and parts with a 36-month/36,000-mile warranty. If you have any problem with your car, truck or SUV, they fix it right the first time -- usually the same day you drop your vehicle off or while you wait. They work on both gas and diesel engines.
MAC provides oil changes, tune-ups, transmission services, fuel system flushes, engine coolant flushes and fuel filter replacement. They also have specialized diagnostic equipment to access your vehicle’s data and pinpoint the cause of any electrical problem. This includes SRS airbag issues. The technicians at MAC can also diagnose steering and suspension issues and fix any problem with ball joints, tire rod ends, sway bar links, control arm bushings, shocks, struts, and springs using high quality replacement parts. Their A/C specialists can detect leaks, recharge systems and fix evaporators and compressors. They can even retrofit vehicles to R-134a. MAC mechanics can fix and replace disc brakes, drum brakes, parking brakes – the entire braking system. They use award-winning Wagner brake pads and parts for quiet, high-quality performance. And finally, MAC offers a broad range of new tires for all makes and models of cars and trucks. Tire services include computer balancing, wheel alignment, tire rotation and flat repair.
Russ comes from a family of entrepreneurs. His great-grandfather on his mother’s side opened a tractor dealership in Wellsville in the 1930’s. It is still operated by his family today in Lawrence KS. His grandfather on his father’s side was the manager of a successful automotive service department for an Overland Park Buick dealership, where he retired. Russ’s dad owned and operated an auto repair shop in Wellsville through the 90’s, where he spent countless hours learning the trade. Russ spent several semesters of his senior year attending Olathe Advanced Technical Center, pursuing automotive repair technology and competing in SkillsUSA/Vica at the state level. He is still active on the OATC advisory board and attends student relation activities at the facility on the Olathe North Campus. Post high school Russ attended Oklahoma State University and gained an associate’s degree in applied science, along with certifications in automotive repair from Daimler Chrysler and ASE.
After college, Russ worked as a technician at a Dodge Chrysler Jeep dealership. Due to an injury he moved to working in customer service and finally asst. manager of an Overland Park Buick/Isuzu dealership. When asked why he decided to quit working for “the man” and start his own business, Moyer replied, “I wanted to get away from all the politics of the dealerships and be my own boss. I always felt like I could do it better than whoever was leading me at the time. No better way to prove it than to start your own business. You are the be all end all, good, bad or indifferent.”
We talked about how he marketed his business in the early years. Russ said, “Direct marketing was the most effective way to get the word out about his new business.” He also said, “We’d go out to lunch locally and meet people and find we could help them with their automotive needs. We’d meet our customers one at a time.”
We discussed how being an entrepreneur has affected his family life. Russ admitted that it is hard to keep from taking the stress home to his wife, Crystal, and their kids. When asked, he said, “big points of stress are employee’s calling in, parts not showing up when we expect them to, or when equipment would quit working. All these things affect the outcome and/or timeline of completing jobs.” He also said, “in the first 5 years, there was a lot of stress trying to build a customer base, keeping those customers happy and ensuring the employees he was paying were busy with work.”
Ten or so years ago, Russ told me he “drew a line in the sand and decided to not work late or work on the weekends.” I liked his personal motto, “This business is not my life, it’s a job.” Along the way, Moyer learned the hard lesson that you can’t make everyone happy all the time. As hard as he and his staff try, sometimes things get delayed or go wrong. The business motto at Midwest Auto helps to guide technicians in making decisions about work to be done to a car is, “If this was my car, would I recommend this service/repair?” He said that has really helped his customers realize that Midwest Auto Center is not going to recommend any service that isn’t necessary just for the sake of a sale. He knows his customers know where to find him and will be back with other issues in the future if they can trust Midwest Auto Center is looking out for their best interest.
Russ said it took about that same 10 years to establish Midwest Auto Center enough to where he felt comfortable taking off time when he wanted or needed to. Midwest Auto Center currently employs a full-time service advisor, and two full-time technicians and several part time employees. Russ described the culture there as “laid back” no one likes to be stressed. He said that all the employees working there are around the same age, have similar interests, listen to the same music, and have a good work ethic. Russ’s employees know he trusts them and has their back when issues arise. He said one of his biggest challenges about finding the right employee is that younger people today aren’t willing to start at the bottom, learn the basics and work their way up to higher positions. He said they start as a new technician and don’t want to change oil or tires. He said, “these are basic duties that every technician needs to master.” Russ also mentioned that he takes work experience over bookwork or certifications any day. He has found that some people might know the philosophy of mechanics from classes, but they don’t have the aptitude for working on automobiles.
When I asked Russ about how entrepreneurial “tricks” he’s discovered along his journey, he said having a to-do list or list of goals is imperative. He also mentioned that you need to ensure you have a market and a need for your service before establishing a business of any kind. He also recommended avoiding debt as much as possible. He feels that the best way to start a business is to save money for the initial investment, then launch your business to reduce financial stress.
We talked about his top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur. Russ said, “you have to stay determined, keeping an eye on what you want your business to look like.” He said, “it’s important to set goals and know what you are striving and working so hard for.” Russ said from the beginning, he had a goal to find the right person to run the daily operations, so he could feel comfortable taking time off from his business and leave it to someone he could whole-heartedly trust. Another goal was to purchase the property his business is located on. Russ had been able to make both of those things happen. And last, but not least, Russ said, “You have to have passion about the business you start or even the profession you pursue. Every growing business goes through growing pains, you need to have that passion to get you through those tough times. I had a vision of what I wanted my business to be, and I never lost focus of that.”
When asked about what the best part is of being an entrepreneur, Russ said, “the gratification of building it from the ground up.” He mentioned the worst part as being the one responsible for everything about the business. He said, “that can be a lot of stress at times.”
For fun, I asked a couple off topic questions. I asked Russ if he had a magic wand, what are a couple things you’d like to change in the world. His reply was, “work ethic and the way people treat each other.” Don’t we all wish he had a magic wand to make those things happen? I also asked him what part of his life experience he would alter if he could. His response was, “I’d be more active in high school. I’d go out for more sports and get involved in more organizations. I’d apply myself more.”
If you have an automotive need and would like to visit Midwest Automotive Center, please call them at 785-883-2611, check out the website at https://www.midwest-autocenter.com/, or contact them through Facebook!
Learn more about Midwest Auto
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Wellsville Chamber Sign Advertising program - | |
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If you would like to advertise to the thousands of cars passing by our billboard on Highway 33 each day, we can help produce and display a banner designed just for your business. This Chamber sign is especially important to your business if you are a business located somewhere other than on 33 highway. Many people who live outside Wellsville or are coming off the highway to stop at Bert's or Casey's don't know what other businesses Wellsville has to offer. They might make it a point to use your services each time they are in town if they only knew where you were!
We only have ONE 2024 Chamber Sign spot. Please reach out if you would like to book one.
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City Office Information -
- City Planning Commission meeting 4/17 at 6PM.
- City Council meeting 4/24 at 6PM.
- City Court meeting on 5/2 at 3PM.
- City Council meeting 5/8 at 6PM.
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Wellsville Police Department | |
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Wellsville Police Crime Prevention Program -
Below are some general tips that can be used to keep yourself safe.
RESIDENTIAL SAFETY:
- Keep doors and windows closed and locked.
- Install good quality locks on doors and windows. Deadbolt door locks are always best. Sliding glass patio doors are frequent points of entry for burglars. They should always be reinforced by wedging a stick or pole firmly in the lower track behind the door.
- Unplug your automatic overhead garage door opener when leaving for an extended period of time.
- Install peepholes in doors.
- Keep shrubbery trimmed so doors and windows are not obscured.
- Ask reliable neighbors to watch your residence when you are away. Keep newspapers, handbills, and mail picked-up while you are gone.
- Keep valuables well hidden, especially checkbooks and extra checks. Record and safely store serial numbers from valuable items, such as electronics and firearms.
- Keep premises well lit at night.
- Never let strangers into your home, not even to use the phone. Make the call for them while they wait outside.
- Never give information indicating when you will or will not be at home.
- Never let strangers know if you live alone.
- If you are gone overnight, use automatic timers on interior lights to give the appearance that the residence is occupied.
VEHICLE SAFETY:
- Lock your vehicle at all times.
- Never leave your vehicle running unattended.
- Keep all valuables hidden or out of unattended vehicles, especially purses, wallets, and checkbooks. Use the trunk.
- If leaving your vehicle parked for an extended time, secure the remote automatic garage door opener in the trunk.
- Do not leave a hidden ignition key attached to the outside of your vehicle.
- Keep your vehicle in good mechanical condition, including a full tank of gas.
- If you suspect someone is following you, drive to a public place, never home.
- Never pick up hitchhikers. If a motorist appears stalled, go to the nearest phone and call the police.
- If you get stranded along the roadway, raise the hood slightly and display a SEND HELP sign. Lock yourself inside your vehicle and wait for the police. If a stranger stops, do not get out of your car. Ask them to call for assistance for you.
PERSONAL SAFETY:
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Park in well-lit areas.
- Keep money in a pocket instead of a purse or wallet.
- Do not leave purses unattended in shopping carts, even for a minute.
- Do not walk or jog alone at night.
- Be especially alert when using ATMs and pay phones.
- Never write Secret Codes or Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) on your credit cards or ATM cards.
- Do not release your personal information to anyone unless you absolutely must. Only release your social security number if absolutely necessary.
- When disposing of personal documents, always shred papers which contain your personal information such as your bank account numbers, your social security number, credit card statements, etc.
- Should you lose your credit cards, ATM cards, or bank checks, immediately report it to your bank or credit card company.
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Chamber Member Help Wanted | |
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Advent Health Positions Available -
Advent Health is currently prioritizing their search for security personnel.
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Wellsville Public Works Laborer Position Available -
Job Title: Public Works Laborer II
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the City Superintendent, performs a variety of skilled and unskilled duties associated with the maintenance of city streets, city cemeteries, city buildings and properties, wastewater treatment plant and collection lines, water towers, water tanks and distribution lines, operation of heavy and medium duty equipment and trucks, performs on-call duties, (monthly or as necessary).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES -
· Serve as crew member for providing assistance in Utilities operations.
· Repair and operate water distribution mains, ground storage and elevated water towers, wastewater piping, manholes, sanitary sewer lift stations, booster stations, and storm water systems.
· Service and repair pumps, motors, hydrants and meters.
· Assist with snow removal in inclement weather.
· Assist other City departments as assigned.
· Follow department safety procedures and practices along with department policies and procedures.
· Ability to follow written and oral instruction.
· Ability to work independently with limited or infrequent supervision.
· On-call and overtime as assigned.
REQUIRED TRAINING AND /OR EXPERIENCE -
- Must possess a high school diploma, or equivalent and one year of experience in the field of Municipal Maintenance.
- Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license and class B with air CDL or the ability to obtain such within 6 months of employment.
- KDHE Certification as Class I water certification and/or Class 2 Wastewater treatment facility operator or be able to obtain within 2 years of employment.
BENEFITS INCLUDE -
- KPERS
- Sick pay
- Vacation pay
- Insurance
- 12 paid holidays
Applications available at City Hall, 411 Main Street, Wellsville, KS PH (785-883-2296)
or Email a resume to: cityclerk@cityofwellsvilleks.com
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Advent Health Shoes that Fit Program -
AdventHealth Ottawa, in partnership with the AdventHealth Ottawa Foundation, teamed up with the national nonprofit organization Shoes That Fit to provide shoes for Franklin County elementary school students in need. 1,149 Franklin County students received a brand-new pair of name-brand athletic shoes along with five pairs of socks. This initiative helps ensure elementary school children in need in Franklin County can walk into school proud and ready to learn.
In the United States, one in three kids lives in low-income families, and one of the most visible signs of poverty is shoes. Millions of children miss school, refrain from participating in sports, and face teasing and bullying due to worn-out shoes. By providing children with new shoes and socks, their self-esteem is boosted, attendance improves, and participation in physical activities increases.
AdventHealth is excited to continue this partnership in the next school year and YOU can be a part of making a huge difference in the lives of kids right here in your Wellsville community. For more information about the AdventHealth Ottawa and Shoes That Fit, visit AdventHealth.com/Hospital/AdventHealth-Ottawa/Shoes-Fit or email madeline.jones@adventhealth.com.
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Advent Health Ottawa Express Care -
AdventHealth Ottawa Express Care now open! Feeling sick? Come in quick! Express Care is now being offered by AdventHealth Ottawa. Our team of experts are here to provide the community with quick care that is close to home. This service includes:
- Online scheduling
- Walk-in availability seven days a week
- Adult and pediatric trained providers
- Acceptance of most insurances
Contact the Express Care team at:
- 901 S. Main Street Ottawa, KS 66067 Phone: 785-229-8888
- Hours: 8 am to 6 pm weekdays and 11 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday
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Wellsville -
Paul Bean continues to work to identify grants to assist the city with infrastructure growth and repair.
He also hopes to receive a market study to support consideration of a new hotel in Wellsville. Paul met with the investors and the gentleman doing the study in Wellsville in April.
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National Association of Workforce Board Conference Review -
Paul Bean from the Franklin County Development Council recently attended the NAWB conference in Washington DC. He walked away from the conference understanding that our workforce world is changing in many ways. We all know of the applicant shortage and he has spent some time in this report sharing what is behind this shortage and why it is not a short-term problem. The number of people just does not equal the number of jobs. We are and will see a dramatic shift to robotics and AI as technology allows. As a result, we must have discussions as to how to address the changes we know are coming.
We know the primary workforce is age 25-54. We also know that this group will see dramatic disruption in what their job entails and how the job is done. Training and support will be critical. We know this group (especially on the younger end) are not loyal to an employer as maybe other generations were in general. The work environment will be important to retention of this workforce as will additional training, retraining, and overall support systems. The interesting note to build upon is that in a survey mentioned at the conference, these younger workers have more trust in their employer than they do government and education institutions. How does industry utilize this trust more effectively?
Paul's biggest takeaway from the conference is that we must enable our industry/business to partner more directly with our education partners. Educational organizations will benefit from coordinating more directly with the business/industry community by building programs that are streamlined and meeting the current (and ever changing) needs of the business/industry community. This will generate strong partnerships for job placement and potential revenue from creative commercial partnerships. It may allow for programs to be created that can be built for business/industry leadership to help them keep up with various innovations and trends. It will also assist the educational organizations in measurement for job placement results. Programs will need to be developed and delivered quickly, and may not have a long shelf life.
The business/industry community can benefit greatly from building workforce pipelines that are connecting them to future workforce and the ability to quickly retrain existing workforce. These connections and benefits will increase retention, productivity, and recruitment outcomes. It was shared several times that skills-based hiring is resulting in higher retention reflective of job satisfaction. The skills are meeting up with the job requirements and producing positive results for the employer and the employee. Working with our education partners can also lead to great opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, and quality applicant recruitment. By connecting more directly with our education partners, business/industry will be well positioned for the people entering the workforce every year.
Skills based hiring is a long-term shift, not a short-term shift. But it is beginning to happen. Systems, attitudes, and methods of measurement will need to be created/adjusted. Coming from higher ed, Paul can tell you that our education partners will need help from our business/industry partners in helping our accrediting organizations understand the need for change in how accreditation is determined. It cannot be left up to just our education partners. Our education partners will need to listen to the needs of business/industry in return.
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The Franklin County Optimist Club is pleased to recognize the following students at the Wellsville Middle School as a Student of the Month:
- 6th Grade - Maggie Wilson
- 7th Grade - Hadley Douglas
- 8th Grade - Mille Goddard
- Each Student of the Month receives a framed certificate and a gift card donated by Bill Lytle and Hot Off the Press
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WHS Unsung Heros Award -
The Unsung Heroes Award is another project of the Franklin County Optimist Club. The Club wishes to recognize up to 2 students from each grade level at the high School. It is given to those students who have overcome personal adversity or made a special contribution to the school for which he or she has not received proper recognition. Many students each year are recognized for holding offices, participating in sports, or achieving high academic achievement. The Unsung Hero Award seeks to recognize students who may not have received recognition for any of these things. They are students who have achieved success in a way that most people have not noticed them.
The following students at Wellsville High School have selected to receive the Unsung Hero Award:
- Sophie Manny, 9th grade
- Aisen Fletcher and Katelyn Edwards, 10th grade
- Miana Riker, 11th grade
- Will Eggleston and Isabella Meyer, 12th grade.
They will receive their awards at Optimist Club meeting at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Ottawa on April 18 at 6:30 pm. Unsung Heroes from Ottawa High School, Central Heights High School and West Franklin High School will also be recognized at the meeting.
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Wellsville School District Projects and Programs: | |
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Kids Feeding Kids Program -
WELLSVILLE, KS – Students in Mrs. Leintz’s Culinary Arts and Event Planning classes at Wellsville High School prepared and distributed 100 healthy, complete meals of Chicken and Vegetable Fried Rice for families in their community on March 28, 2024. The meals, prepared through the Kids Feeding Kids program, were donated to families served by the students of Wellsville High School with help from Family Church.
The Wellsville School District worked with Kansas City-based food recovery non-profit Pete's Garden to set up the service learning opportunity for 30 students. The Kids Feeding Kids program, operated by Pete’s Garden, provides students with real-world experience planning, preparing and packaging family-sized meals. The students research food insecurity in their local community to select a donation partner. Lesson modules in the curriculum include causes of food insecurity, nutrition, sanitation, and sustainable food systems.
In 2021, Pete's Garden received seed funding from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ 15 and the Mahomies Foundation to launch Kids Feeding Kids to teach culinary students about food justice while providing wholesome dinners to families. In 2024, Pete’s Garden received a grant from the WellSky Foundation to scale up the program. Kids Feeding Kids provides educators with a standards-based food justice and culinary curriculum focused on increasing food access, reducing food insecurity and raising awareness around the social and environmental impacts of food waste. Educators who participate in Kids Feeding Kids receive lesson plans along with all the ingredients and supplies they need to help their students prepare up to 1,000 meal servings that are distributed free to families. In the 2023-24 school year, students participating in Kids Feeding Kids will have distributed more than 10,000 meals.
Secondary and Elementary Teachers of the Year -
It was a joy to celebrate and recognize Mrs. Roecker and Mrs. Scoma last night at the Kansas Teacher of the Year Region III Awards Banquet. Earlier this year, Mrs. Roecker and Mrs. Scoma were selected as USD 289 Secondary and Elementary teachers of the year, respectfully. Last night, USD 289 staff and members of the Roecker and Scoma families were on hand to celebrate these two excellent teachers along with their colleagues from across the region! Congratulations, Mrs. Roecker and Mrs. Scoma.
FBLA Rocks at Kansas FBLA State Leadership Conference -
Wellsville FBLA continued to “ROCK” at the Kansas FBLA State Leadership Conference last Thursday and Friday (April 4-5). Mason Lytle was elected the 2024-2025 Kansas FBLA State President with the help of all of the members who attended. Casey Lytle was also selected as the Business Person of the Year. Four Wellsville High School FBLA members were selected as Quality Member recipients:—Lola Kline, Kaileigh Fletcher, Sofia MacDonald, and Miana Riker.
And with all of the wins, combined with activities, Wellsville FBLA received 1 st Place in the Overall Outstanding Chapter of the Year. Over 1,600 students were competing from 99 different chapters from across the state of Kansas. Thirteen high school FBLA members have qualified to compete at the National Leadership Conference
that will be held in Orlando, Florida this summer. Twenty-two Wellsville FBLA members competed in the conference.
Although middle school FBLA members do not compete at nationals, the Wellsville FBLA middle school chapter also competed well. Below are the high school and middle school winners, their placings, and the events they placed in. If you see any of these high school or middle school students, please congratulate them on their OUTSTANDING performances and for representing Wellsville Schools at their best.
HIGH SCHOOL FBLA WINNERS -
7th —Banking & Financial Systems (Sofia MacDonald)
1st —Broadcast Journalism (Jaylee Kauffman, Mason Lytle, Sofia MacDonald)
1st —Business Management (Owen Dalton, Calvin Dwyer, Mason Lytle)
8th —Client Service (Owen Dalton)
6th —Economics (Calvin Dwyer)
1st —Entrepreneurship (Kenyon Gillins, Mason Lytle)
** Future Business Leader—(1st —Owen Dalton, 2nd —Mason Lytle, 4th —Avery Morin, 6th —Sofia MacDonald)
5th —Help Desk—(Carter Wilmarth)
3rd —Hospitality Management (Calvin Dwyer, Mason Lytle, Oliver Dwyer)
10th —Impromptu Speaking
1st —International Business (Owen Dalton, Calvin Dwyer, Will Stanton)
1st —Intro to Event Planning (Trey Hunsaker, Emmy Lytle, Trey Hunsaker)
5th —Intro to FBLA (Oliver Dwyer)
7th —Intro to Public Speaking (Jenna Roberts)
**Job Interview—(2nd —Owen Dalton, 3rd —Mason Lytle)
1st —Local Chapter Annual Business Report (Avery Morin, Miana Riker, Sofia MacDonald)
4th —Management Information Systems (Blake Lyman, Will Stanton)
5th —Marketing (Oliver Dwyer)
7th —Networking Infrastructures (Blake Lyman)
1st —Network Design (Owen Dalton, Blake Lyman)
7th —Personal Finance (Calvin Dwyer)
1st —Securities & Investments (Calvin Dwyer)
2nd —Sports & Entertainment Management (Kenyon Gillins, Oliver Dwyer, Calvin Dwyer)
9th —Supply Chain Management (Owen Dalton)
**National Who’s Who in FBLA—(8th —Owen Dalton, 9th —Avery Morin, 10th —Mason Lytle)
MIDDLE SCHOOL FBLA WINNERS -
**Business Etiquette—(1st –Aspen Frazier, 6th —Cassie Bradbury, 7th —Charlene Dueringer,
10th —Nora Taylor)
**Career Exploration—(5th —Cassie Bradbury, 8th —Daphne Eggleston)
**Digital Citizenship—(1st —Eston Hills, 3rd —Daphne Eggleston)
**Exploring Computer Science—(1st —Eston Hills, 5th —Charlen Dueringer)
**Exploring Technology—(1st —Eston Hills, 8th —Charlene Dueringer)
**FBLA Concepts—(3rd —Daphne Eggleston, 9th —Eston Hills, 10th —Aralynn Shields)
**Financial Literacy—(5th —Eston Hills)
**Interpersonal Communications—(3rd —Nora Taylor, 5th —Aspen Frazier, 10th —Cassie Bradbury)
**Learning Strategies—(1st —Nora Taylor, 10th —Eston Hills)
**Running an Effective Meeting—(5th —Nora Taylor)
**Career Research Project—(2nd —Eston Hills, 8th —Daphne Eggleston)
**Elevator Speech—(4th —Nora Taylor, 7th —Aspen Frazier, 8th —Charlene Dueringer)
Critical Thinking Team—(2nd —Cassie Bradbury, Aspen Frazier, Nora Taylor)
**FBLA Mission Statement & Pledge—(3rd —Daphne Eggleston, 4th —Aralyn Shields, 5th —Brooklyn Krieger)
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Check out all the Wellsville Recreation Commission has planned for our community kids and seniors this month! | |
Community Wellsville Events | |
Chamber Member Church Events | |
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Sunday Services in Wellsville -
- Two identical in-person services at 8:00AM and 9:30AM
- Live online service at 9:30AM
Sunday Services in Baldwin -
- In-person services at 11AM
- Live online service at 11AM
Helping Hands Food Pantry Grocery Distribution -
- Friday, April 19th
- Saturday, April 20th
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GriefShare -
- A faith-based, friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
- How GriefShare works: Support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help.
- You’ll gain access to valuable GriefShare resources to help you cope with your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. Grieving is a process and not meant to last forever.
- Mondays at 7pm at Family Church
- For more info contact Debra McCullough (913) 206-5372
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Celebrate Recovery
- A 12-step program to help you find freedom and healing from hurts, habits, and hang-ups
- Meets weekly at Family Church on Thursdays at 7PM
- For more info contact Mike Holtwick 913-710-6255
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Open Table Community Church | |
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Sunday Service -
- One in-person service 10AM
- Live online service at 10AM
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Wellsville Baptist Church | |
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Sunday Service -
- One in-person service 9AM
- Coffee and fellowship 10:15AM
- Sunday School for all ages at 10:30AM
- Potluck on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 11:30AM
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Bible Study -
- Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:30AM
- No matter how little or how much you know about the Bible, we guarantee you’ll learn something new at this study
- All are welcome to join us for an hour of study followed by a visit to Hot Off the Press for snacks
Men’s Bible Study -
Revelation Bible Study -
Youth Group -
Small Groups -
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Wednesdays from 6:30-8PM (starting this summer)
Homeschool Co-op -
Men's Breakfast -
Women's Brunch -
- Every third Saturday from 9AM-12PM
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Wellsville Methodist Church | |
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Sunday Service -
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In person worship and Church@Home - 10:45AM
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Shared Experiences Bereavement Group -
- First and third Tuesdays at 10:30AM
- Open to anyone
- Coffee, tea and refreshments will be provided
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2023/2024 Wellsville Chamber of Commerce Officers | |
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Wellsville Chamber President
Jackson Dwyer
Loan Officer - Wellsville Branch
Mid-America Bank
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Wellsville Chamber Co-Secretary
Sydney Kuhn
Universal Banker
Oak Star Bank
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Wellsville Chamber Vice President
Susan Stueve
Sales Associate
Farm Bureau Financial Services
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Wellsville Chamber Co-Secretary
Sheila Robertson
President
Wellsville Health Coalition
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Treasurer
Ken Larsen
CFO - Retired
Desoto School District
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Wellsville Chamber Membership Benefits | |
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Promotion/Business Development -
- Rotating Logo Banner on Wellsville Chamber Home Page
- Listing on Chamber Website Directory
- Company Website Listing on Chamber Website
- Special Articles about YOUR business
- K-33 Chamber Billboard Opportunities
- Downtown Events
- Social Media Promotion
- Monthly Events
- KOFO Promotion
- Ribbon Cuttings
Networking -
- Monthly Member Meetings and Luncheons
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Monthly Chamber Coffee Chats
Communication -
- Monthly Newsletter
- Monthly Retail Sales Alert
- Job Postings
Advocacy -
- Partnership with Franklin County Development Council for County-wide Involvement
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