Friday, June 5th, 2020
Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce
Be sure to contact us with your news, specials and events!
Executive Director: Hitomi Lamirande
509 5th Street, PO Box 63
Phone: (913) 755-4114 or E-Mail: chamber@osawatomiechamber.org
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWS
Dearest Members...

As many of you may already know, I have tendered my resignation as Executive Director for the Chamber. It was not an easy decision for me to make, but one that I felt was necessary to keep my sanity.

I hope you know how much I have enjoyed the time I have spent coming to your businesses and visiting with you. I am also grateful for the listening ears and kind hearts you have shown me these past 3 years. I will miss that part of my job the most I think.

The Board of Directors will be accepting resumes until Monday, June 22nd. You can e-mail them to chamber@osawatomiechamber.org or send them to P.O. Box 63. You are also welcome to drop them in person to the Chamber Office at 509 5th Street. If I am not there, please feel free to leave it in an envelope with the ladies at the Utility Office.

My last day will be July 31st or when my Board hires a new Director, whichever occurs first.

But never fear! I will still be around advocating our businesses and this fantastically fantabulous town!

Respectfully Yours,
Hitomi :)
Soap Box Derby

Obviously with this whole COVID-19 the Soap Box Season has been cancelled. The Officials of the World Championships have also cancelled the Championship race in Akron Ohio this year. The last time it was cancelled was during World War II.

Even though I will not be serving as the Director for the Chamber next year when we're allowed to Soap Box again, I will still be the "Head Cheese" of this event with help from the Chamber Board and the Community (I hope).

If you have any interest, please feel free to leave me your contact information, so that I may get a hold of you when the time comes.
Farmer's Market

We've had some beautiful weather as of late...it's time for those garden fresh veggies that we start craving by the end of winter! The Board and Myself are in the process of working on the Farmer's Market, but just like last year, due to the weather, the planting and growing season is later than expected! ALSO! Because of COVID-19, we are doing our homework on the new guidelines regarding how this will need to be handled. We'll keep you posted!

OSAWATOMIE BUSINESS HOURS, CHANGES & UPDATES
AUTEN PHARMACY: Drive thru services available.
BARDEN DENTISTRY: They are easing back into their routine. They will be contacting their patients to get you back on their schedule.
CASEY'S: Business as usual.
CHINA RESTAURANT: We are now only having Take-Out services. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks for your support. Stay safe and healthy.
CHRIS' CAFE: We are now open for sit down! We will still offer Delivery and Carry-Outs as well To order, call us and pay by phone 913-256-6012.

Effective immediately, the following public facilities will be closed until further notice:

  • Municipal Auditorium (10 People or Less)
  • Memorial Hall (10 People or Less)

We'll continue to post COVID-19 updates here on our website and Facebook page as more information becomes available in the coming days and weeks. If you have questions about these closures, please call our utilities office at 913-755-2146.
COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER & TRANSPORTATION: Happy to report will will be opening up transporation in the full capacity, Monday, May 18th!!! You will be required to wear a mask. Senior Center building still closed and no meals are being served in the building yet. Hopefully June 1st.
DONNA & VIOLA'S SHIRTS ETC: We are officially re-opened and look forward to working with everyone on their screen printing and embroidery projects.
DON'S BARBER SHOP: Open for Business.
EYECARE ASSOCIATES OF OSAWATOMIE: They are easing back into their routine. They will be contacting their patients to get you back on their schedule.
FIRST OPTION BANK: All services and hours remain the same. Lobby & Drive Thru are open.
HANAYA dba HANES FLORIST & MAIN STREET GIFTS: We are OPEN! You may call in or order online at www.hanesflowers.com If you have an urgent funeral need, please feel free to call Hitomi on her cell phone at (660) 909-1121.
LANG CHEVROLET BUICK GMC: Lang Chevrolet Buick GMC is open for business. The sales department is open from 10 am to 2 pm Monday thru Saturday or by appointment. Call Dealership number to set up appointment 913.294.5375 and ext 1. Service and Parts are open 7:30 am until 5:00 pm or sooner.
LANDMARK NATIONAL BANK: As Kansas moves through the initial phases of re-opening, our lobbies will remain available by appointment only. We encourage you to continue to use our drive-up lanes and digital banking channels to conduct your transactions. We certainly miss seeing all of our customers in the bank, but we want to protect the health of our associates and customers during this transition period. You can request appointments by calling or through our convenient online scheduler.
LIFE CARE CENTER OF OSAWATOMIE: Resident safety is a top priority for Life Care Centers of America, and we are taking necessary precautions to protect our residents from COVID-19. We are utilizing infection control procedures set forth by CMS, CDC and local health departments, and going over our own infection control policies and procedures. In addition, we are complying with the new CMS visitation restriction guidelines that apply to all nursing homes. These guidelines do limit visitors significantly in an effort to help protect our residents from possible exposure to this virus. As such, we encourage families to establish alternate ways of communicating with our residents, such as by telephone, texting, video conferencing or other means. We understand family members are an integral part of our residents’ lives and encourage any family members with concerns or questions about these limitations to call the facility for more information.
OLATHE HEALTH FAMILY MEDICINE OF OSAWATOMIE: We are open and here for you! Our clinic is open normal business hours Monday through Friday from
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. You can call   913-755-3044 to make an appointment, or just walk   in  from 8am -4:30pm.   At Olathe Health, our top priority is safety and protecting our patients and associates. We’ve modified our patient care practices to help prevent the spread of COVID–19. Patient will be screened when they enter the clinic. We are taking extra precautions with cleaning our facilities, including continuous wipe downs of all surfaces with high-level disinfectants.”
OZ FOOD PANTRY: Updates......For the month of May, we will continue with the drive through distribution we have already been using. We will be open each Wednesday from 8:30 to 11:30 am still offering our pantry services one time per month to USD #367 residents, Paola, and Louisburg. (Paola and Louisburg residents can come during any of our open hours not just the last hour as we did in April,) We will NOT be open on ANY Saturday in May.
OZONE: Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday (May 19) that Kansas will move forward with a modified Phase 2 reopening beginning Friday, May 22nd.
The Ozone will move forward with Phase 2 of Governor Kelly’s “Ad Astra” reopening plan on Tuesday, May 26th. This will help us to adhere to both social distancing and per building limits set forth by the state. ​​During phase 2 the fitness floor, rest rooms, red gym, Kids Zone, locker rooms, showers, fitness classes​ will be open with some restrictions and all indoor pools will be open for physical therapy only, no recreational swimming.
We will allow for numerous facility-wide cleanings throughout the day while we are open and recommend that members clean their own equipment before and after each use. If Phase 2 goes well we hope to reach Phase 3 by June 8 and Phase Out by June 22.
PALACE HARDWARE : Due to the current "Stay At Home Order" our Hardware Store hours have changed temporarily.New Hours: Monday thru Friday 8am- 3pm, Saturday. 8am- 2pm & Sunday. Closed
PAT'S SIGNS: Orders can be place via phone or e-mail. They will make arrangements to deliver your sign to you. Please call them at (913) 755-4474.
SHOOTHOUSE PAINTBALL: Alright everyone, get ready to sling some paint! We will open back up on Saturday, May 30th! We can’t wait for you to see our new additions to the field and will be adding pictures this week! Times available are Wednesday-Friday from 2-6pm, Saturday-Sunday all day! Book your time now! We can’t wait to see you all soon!
STATE FARM OF OSAWATOMIE: From Marsha Adams - As a professional risk manager, I have chosen to folow the recommendations of the CDC, and state officials. Our office lobby will be closed to the public until further notice. We will be happy to assist you by phone or email. if you need to meet with us in person, call our office to discuss options. Our office phone no. is 913 755-3370. My email is marsha.adams.cusg@statefarm.com. We have a drop box and a mail slot for your convenience. We will send a receipt to you. If you are unable to make payments, call our office for options. We are here for you and we will get through this together.
SUNFLOWER SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY SERVICES: SSARS is currently open for business although some of our practices have temporarily changed.  

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

In conjunction with Ady Advantage, Miami County is surveying businesses to gather information on the economic climate and challenges facing business owners. When responding to the survey, you will have the ability to remain anonymous. The generalized data will be provided to county and city leaders.
 
If you wish to identify yourself and request information about programs that would be helpful to you, you also have the option to do that. You will receive the survey via email at a later time. It should take no more than five minutes to complete.
 
Surveys will be sent the weeks of June 15, July 27, Sept. 14 and Nov. 16. Results will be available about two weeks later. They will be posted on our website at  www.ThinkMiamiCounty.com . They will also be shared with the local chambers of commerce, each city and county officials.
 
Additional information about the program and the Miami County Economic Development Strategic Plan can be found here  http://www.miamicountyks.org/905/Strategic-Plan .
JOB POSTINGS

The Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce is seeking an Executive Director. Applicants should possess good communication and organizational skills
and enjoy working with the public. Computer skills are necessary. 30+
hours per week plus some evenings and weekends. Salary based on experience in similar fields.

Duties include answering phones, email communication, website and social media updates, budgeting, event planning and execution, representing the organization at numerous meetings, working with the public and more.

Please send cover letters and resumes to PO Box 63, Osawatomie, KS 66064 or e-mail to chamber@osawatomiechamber.org . You may also drop them by 509 5 th Street. If unavailable please leave them in an envelope with the ladies at the Utility Office. If you have any questions, please feel free to call (913) 755-4114.
 
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EYECARE ASSOCIATES OF OSAWATOMIE

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST WORK WELL WITH PATIENTS, PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY SERVICE AND CARE.
 
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE FRONT DESK, OPTICAL
AND OPTOMETRIC TECHNICIAN TASKS
 
APPLICANTS SHOULD
BE MOTIVATED TO LEARN A VARIETY OF NEW SKILLS.
 
SEND RESUMES AND COVER LETTER TO DR BURCHETT AT  kburchett@oseyecare.com

 
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