September 2010 Edition

Volume 1

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Welcome to the first issue of Explore

Atchison!! EA steamed off of a

Facebook page we created called

Atchison Ks Classifieds. Our goal for EA

is to bring the community together by

putting information in this publication

that people of Atchison would like to

know about, that is locally based, and

about the people of Atchison.

EA will be sent out monthly and will

include articles on non-profit, local

businesses, a monthly theme, and

other fun facts and information. If you

have any question or ideas you would

like to see in EA or to be added to the

email list, please contact us at

exploreatchison@gmail.com.

Also check out our facebook pages,

Explore Atchison and Atchison Ks

Classifieds. Also check out our newest

page called Atchison Ks Employment

for job seekers and employers.

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Table of Contents Exploring Holidays

Spotlight Business

Local Non-profit

Sports

Remembering the Old Hospital

Community Events

Facebook Friends Birthdays

Looking back at 9/11

Remember to check the Atchison Ks Employment facebook page for your employment needs.

Many of us know that Labor Day is the first Monday in

September and most of us get off work right? But what

else is Labor Day about? How do we celebrate it and

why? To fully understand and enjoy the Labor Day

celebration, we must first know where it came from and

why our nation celebrates it.

Labor Day derived from the plans of the Central Labor

Union in 1882 and was first celebrated in New York City

on September 5, 1882. Just a year later the second Labor

Day was held, and thus became a tradition. By 1885,

Labor Day was celebrated throughout the country in

many industrial centers with the idea that Labor Day is to

give “workingmen” a holiday.

Not to hard to understand right? So now that we do

understand it, what does Atchison do to celebrate it? How

do individuals in our community celebrate it? Are there

special sales offered during the Labor Day weekend?

We asked members of the community to tell us what they

do for the Labor Day weekend; unfortunately several

people stated that they had to work and weren’t able to

enjoy it. However, several people also stated that they

barbecued and went camping with family and friends.

Some took road trips while others went to Lake Perry to

camp. There were also several people who stated that

they didn’t really know what they had planned so they

waited to see what came up.

We had the opportunity to take photos at a barbecue at

Mike and Pam Andres pond where people came together

to celebrate. It was a very enjoyable time and everyone

had fun.

Being able to be together and enjoy ones company is

always a wonderful gift that we members of the

community need not forget. Just saying hi to a passerby

or giving a stranger a smile can help us grow and feel as

if we belong to a bigger society, so let’s try to treat

everyday as if it were a holiday weekend where all our

worries are forgotten and every minute counts!

Have you ever watched any home interior shows and thought “I want that in my house?” What

about visiting someone and seeing a fabulous fireplace and dreaming about it non-stop? Well we found the guys that can take those dreams and make it a reality!

Trimright, Inc. is a company founded by two brothers who decided they wanted to start their own trimming business to showcase their skills and perfections. And what a great idea it has become. Chris and Matt Paxton of Trimright, Inc. worked for previous employers trimming houses for a few years before deciding that they wanted to stop working for others and allow their minds and skills to reach their full potential, therefore, in May of 2006, Trimright was brought into existence. Since then, they have trimmed over an estimated total of 250 houses within a large area.

These houses spanned from the Atchison area into Johnson County, Overland Park, Gardner and Saint Joseph, Missouri. We had to know why they named their business Trimright and Matt said “My dad came up with the name, so that's what we used.” Simple, yet useful. They allowed us to look through many photos in their portfolio and we found that their style quality is extreme!

Trimright works hard to allow accurate and beautiful craftsman ship that showcase all their hard work and can do many different trimming things within a house. To start, they make high quality custom fireplace mantels that any owner would die for. These fireplace mantels can be simple or they can include developing an entertainment center within. They can be large or small or even two sided for views from two different rooms! While all of this seems exceptional lets not forget that fireplace mantels are not the only skill they have.

Trimright can also trim dining rooms, living rooms, master bedrooms and bathrooms, kitchens and custom bookcases. They also design beautiful staircases that you just have to walk up and down! Even if you want something that involves trimming but you don't want wood materials to be used, the Trimright guys are metal fabricators also, giving them the ability to provide fantastic metal spindles to be added to any staircase.

These two brothers have a knack for being able to think on the spot and see a design in front of them that would add elegance and sophistication to your home. While these guys seem like they have a lot to do, they make sure to give themselves time to relax. We asked Chris what he liked to do when he's not designing trim packages or cutting and nailing trim to a house and he told us “I like to stay home and spend time with my family. We like to take the kids outside and let them play for a couple of hours each night. When I'm not hanging with my kids though I like to go in my shop and work on classic and hot rod cars. I still use design aspects but in a completely different way. It allows me to design and do mechanics which my brother Matt and I both enjoy doing.”

If you want anything done to your home or even have questions call Trimright, they will be happy to speak with you. Trimright operates Monday through Friday, 7:00-4:30 and some Saturdays and Sundays. You can contact Trimright by calling 913-927- 5387, 913-367-1890, or by email at Trimright@hotmail.com.

Many of us live in our homes for many

years, so while we are spending all this

time in the place that we call home, why

not call Trimright and allow them to

help you make your home everything

you ever wanted

What is Freecycle???

OFFER: Baby boy clothes. WANTED: Desk. TAKEN: Toys. Does this look familiar to you? Well if you are a Freecycle member, this will. The Freecycle Network (or as most call it Freecycle) is a website that was set up for two reasons: for people to reuse good items that other people have and to recycle these items and keep them out of wastelands. The Freecycle Network mission is to build a worldwide gifting movement that reduces waste, saves precious resources & eases the burden on our landfills while enabling our members to benefit from the strength of a larger community. Freecycle is a Yahoo! Group that is ran by local Moderators by donating their time to organize, approve, deny and sort out any issues that may come along. Everything on Freecycle is 100% free. You can get on Freecycle and post something you no longer want, or you can post for something that you are looking for. Either way, any interactions between members through Freecycle is to be free, no money exchanged.

The Freecycle Network was founded back in May 2003 by Deron Beal and a local Non-profit organization that he worked for called Rise in Tucson, AZ. Rise worked with local businesses to promote Recycling awareness and recycling services. May 1, 2003 was when the first email was sent out. Why an e-mail? Well when Freecycle first started, they sent out mass e-mails to people who joined the list. But, Deron and Rise quickly found out that mass e-mails were not going to work.

After about a year of Freecycle being in operation, Rise decided to hand over the operation to Deron. This is when Deron changed over from the mass emails, to The Freecycle Network website. Once people were finding out about this website, other communities wanted to join in on the experience. Deron helped many other local communities start up their own Freecycle pages as well.

The Freecycle Network currently has over 120 countries with Freecycle groups, over 5,000 Freecycle groups, 2300 moderators and around 8,000,000 members, with members adding daily. The local Atchison Freecycle group has 3 moderators and currently 524 members. They recently hosted the 1st Annual Freecycle Free-4-All that was held at the Atchison Library. This event was where people could bring unwanted items there and also people could come get items they wanted. Everything was 100% FREE. They had 28 people donate items and around 85 people show. They were very happy with the numbers since it was the first time hosting it and also because some were not exactly sure what the event were about. If you would like to join Freecycle, go to freecycle.org and type in your town to get your local group.

What a miracle it must have been to be standing in the middle of a professional football field, listening to the cheering fans, waiting to get a chance to jump in and prove himself as a rookie. Number 46, Safety Justin Thornton, a kid from a small town, a gentle soul, and now a man, stepped out onto Heinz stadium August 14, 2010 as rookie ball player trying to prove he’s worth it.

Struggling much of his life but never letting it get to him, he has accomplished what so few of us have, to play in an NFL game, whether it be a preseason game or not, he suited up like it was the game of his life.

With record setting numbers at Central High School in Saint Joseph, MO and tie setting numbers at KU, Thornton, an Atchison native, has ventured into a career that many dream of.

“Walking out of the tunnel for my first game was amazing. Just to be out there warming up in an NFL uniform is a blessing itself” said Thornton. Black and yellow is a big change from the red and blue he wore at KU, bet nevertheless, at that time they were his colors, the colors he took pride in wearing.

Thornton signed as a free-agent with the Pittsburg Steelers and was guaranteed to play in three preseason games for the 2010 football season. All he had to do is perform his best and keep his leadership attitude. At his first preseason game he made a forced fumble and completed some tackles. He continued on to the next two games and

made some more tackles and assisted with others. He then made it past the August 31st cuts and was given the chance to play in the last preseason game where he continued to assist on tackles.

After given the chance to play for the Pittsburg Steelers 2010 preseason games, Thornton found himself being released from the team. “Right now I'm just thankful for the opportunity to go out and play these preseason games and get something on tape. I don't know what's about to happen next but I do know one thing, I am good enough to play in this league.”

Maybe he will find himself signing with another NFL team, maybe he will be part of a practice squad, or maybe he will return to Lawrence, Kansas where his opportunities are endless, but whatever he does he can say that he got the chance to stand on an NFL field and play his heart out for four grueling games.

Thornton is a young man who has strived to do his best and always excel at what he does. He grew up in this small town we all call home and when he’s playing for the league you can be sure he will remember to come back home. His strength and his faith help him to conquer his goals of becoming a superior role model for many young men and women, and allow him to be a part of something bigger than himself.

Good-Bye Atchison Hospital!!!!!

When driving up Second Street in Atchison, you will now see an empty space where the

Atchison Hospital used to be. After almost 100 years at being in that building, the

Atchison Hospital moved to their new location at the being of this year. Many people

were sad to see the hospital go as they shared a lot of memories, good and bad, there. We

asked people on our Explore Atchison Facebook to share with us some of those

memories.

Mitzi Keller- It’s very sad seeing the hospital torn down...My parents are still living and

they were born there 82 years ago. I

had my daughter Ashley there 24 years

ago and my two grandchildren were

born there, Hunter and Hannah. I have

had a lot of surgeries in the old

hospital. There are a lot of memories...

Good and bad...But still sad. I worked

there as a CNA for 5 years until Cray

Manor closed

Janet Allen-My son was born their January of 1980

Billi Lawrence- I was born there in January of 1974!

Janet Allen- I went to the ER with my broken foot, very bad experience, the nurse was in

a bad mood and when she wheeled me into the room she ripped my thumbnail off.

RaeChelle Kuntz- I had 2 beautiful babies there 2005 and 2007, an awful gallbladder

surgery 2009 and many, many memories of sitting at a hospital bed holding the hand of a

loved one. I will miss the Old Hospital!!

Ann Young-As a little girl at Christmas we always had to go look at the Santa. I loved

that guy. I want to see him again this year!

Itsy Anderson- I was born there in 1963, and had my son there in 1982! And

unfortunately lost a few grandparents there...

Cierra Rygaard- I had my 1st daughter (Mylia) there and the nurse's were just so great.

It was so fun when they had me walk the stairs from the lower floor all the way to the top

to try and induce me. And then my youngest daughter was the 1st girl born at the new

hospital

Bonnie Richardson- I worked there 32

years, my 3 children were born there, five

of my grand kids were born there and my

only great grand daughter was born there.

I had many surgeries there, my husband

passed away there.

Michelle Evans- I have good memories

because I had my three beautiful children

there. Bad memories as I lost loved ones in

that building. I was sad to see it go.

Haunted Trolley Tours

September 3-26

Cottage of the Season Fall open house

September 10 - September 11

Nell Hills Fall Open House

September 10

Kiwanis Fall Flea Market

September 12

Theater Atchison "The Producers"

September 17 - September 19

"Fall in with Jesus" Concert

September 18

Theatre Atchison Auditions

September 28

More information can be obtained from the Chamber of Commerce

September Birthdays

1 2

Elicia Stone

Julie Blair

Stacy Vessar

Valissa VanWay

3

Brian Burnett

Christian Carter-

Martin

4

5

Chuck Tilton

Mary Lou

VanHorn

Thad Damon

6

Kimberlin Smith

Greg Appel

Melissa Stewart

Steven Trautloff

7

Amy Cavanaugh-

Belveal

Annica Harris

Brian Kane

Paulie Wall E

John Ernzen

8

Cody Ball

Aaron Daniels

Mandy Latzke

Holle

Ray Martin

9

Shannon Burge

Diana Hundley

Elizabeth Smith

Glenda LaBarbera

Vivian Moore

McKale Wick

Richard Sickler

10

Nick Rebant

Shelly Sims

11

Marilyn Chatman

12

Willie Kautz

13

Randy Fitkin

Robert Martin

Darren Kelley

14

Annie Fitzpatrick

Jessica Burge

Abiguel Labrague-

Gray

Kelly Moses

Larry Jones

T. Carter III

15

David Mason

Brent Schuler

Jane Schneider

16

LaRue Bennett-

Rose

17

Josh Bunch

Karen Judd

Lori Oswalt

18

Josh Sinclair

Lesley Marlatt

Brittany Crossland

Marcie Webb

Teila Keys

Theresa Davenport

19

Brad Batemon

Amy Scherer-

Seager

Joseph Penning

Emily Genail

Trevor Siard

20

Fred Hysten

Josie Scott

Michael Harris

Vickie Vessar

21

DJ Bales

Robin Thomas

Stacy Kelley

Sarah Stout

22

Terry Crank

Aaron Scholz

Tabetha

Cummins

Parick Liggett

23

Heidi

Busenbarrick

Makayla Webster

Mike Frad

Melissa Myers

David Ball

24

Jennifer Vice

Kurt Schlanker

Stephen Kinzer

Teresa Brown

25

Ashley Surritt

Carla Spilman

Jimmie E Buster

Kathy Bare

Travis Johnson

Mike Thompson

26

Bonnie Wagner

Dee Munsen

Ana Bowen

Sandra Dunbar

Stacy Poindexter

Jason Bauerle

27

Donna Lee

Hannah Nolte

Josh Ostertag

28

Jayson Fargo

29

Amy Cline

Colton Callaway

Tremell Bratton

Ricky Lee

30

Aaron Maybrier

Anna Fowler

Ray Stepp

Kylee Weber

Kylie McElroy

FUN DAYS 11- 9/11 Remembrance Day 12-Chocolate Milk Shake Day 13-Furtune Cookie Day 14-Crème Filled Donut Day 16-Wife Appreciation Day 26-Pancake Day 19-Talk like a Pirate Day 21-Miniature Golf Day 22-White Chocolate Day 24-Eat dinner with your Family Day 28-Shrawberry Cream Pie Day 30-Chewing Gum Day

Remembering

9/11

Do you remember where you where the morning of

September 11, 2001? Many of us do. That was the

morning that the whole county held their breath as

they heard news of the World Trade Centers. As the

first World Trade Center was on fire, the country

was wondering what had happened to cause a plane

to crash into the tower. Then minutes later we

witnessed a second plane hit the other tower. We

then started to learn that what we were witnessing

were terrorists events.

The northern World Trade Center was hit by a plane

causing it to catch on fire. People were being

evacuated in both World Trade Centers and

surrounding buildings. As citizens of New York

City and the whole country watched with many

questions, another plane came into view at 8:04 and

crashed into the southern World Trade Center.

At that point, all bridges and tunnels into New York

City were closed, and all airports were shut down

by the U.S. Government.

At 10:05 the northern World Trade Center went

down, followed by the southern World Trade Center

going down at 10:25. The crashes in New York City

had a death toll of 2,753.

At 8:45am, the next crash happened. A plan hit the

Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside

Washington, D.C. This crash caused a death toll of

184 people. The part of the Pentagon that was

crashed into had just been evacuated two weeks

prior to the crash due to renovation.

Another crash, the last of the four crashes, happened

in Shanksville, PA. The plane was heading for

Washington D.C. When passengers on the plane

found out of the intent of the hijackers, they tried

overtaking the plane. During the struggle to take

over, the plane went down. The forty passengers on

the plane were the only causalities in this crash.

This was a tragic day for the whole country,

especially for the families that lost loved ones

during the attacks. 9/11 is the worst terrorist event

in history in terms of how many people lost their

lives. Please remember everyone who lost their

lives this September 11 and the families who are

still suffering.

September 11, 10-4 at the Atchison Library. Co-sponsored by the

Nortonville Public Library and the Effingham Library.

There will be food demonstrations. Magician BJ Talley will perform at

2pm. The big

event of the day will be the Edible Book Festival.

The entries are placed in these subdivisions:

12 years and under- individual

Age 13 -18 - individual

Adult individual

Kids Organization

Adult Organization

The tough job of the judges will be to consider the originality,

creativity and difficulty of each entry.

Categories for prizes and judging:

Best use of a Children’s Title

Best use of Classic Title

Healthy Choice award

Heart Attack award

The Simplicity award

Most Elaborate

Most Humorous Use of Title

The Tongue- in- Cheek award

One more award will be given for the People’s Choice. This will be

voted upon by all who visit the displays.

Please come and enjoy this fantastic event while enjoying a day out with the

family. This will be fun and exciting for all! We hope to see you there.

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