A cold, wet April Friday morning did not put a damper on the weekly Grant County Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Coffee April 4, as a larger than usual group gathered at Next Home Dana Trahern Realty. Trahern thanked everybody for attending and introduced her staff.
“We started the year with a new team, so I just want to introduce people to you,” Trahern said before introducing first her professional photographers - Tiana and Brittney - who are responsible for the photos shown on the real estate listings.
Trahern also introduced agent Jessica Willimon of Satanta, who has worked with Trahern since 2021, and agent Angela Lopez. Lopez began work with Trahern this year.
“Both Jessica and Angela, they’ve already got transactions going and they’re keeping me hopping,” Trahern added.
Marketing Director and agent Reagan Keeler was not in attendance since she is attending college at Wichita State University.
“She still helps us as much as she can, but we try to take on the load so she can do what she needs to do,” Trahern added.
Trahern saved Transaction Coordinator/Office Manager Trista Metcalf for last.
“Everything that goes on in here, Trista keeps it all organized,” Trahern said. “Every single thing to do with transactions and photos and schedules, Trista takes care of us.”
Trahern thanked her team and the community for their support.
“I’m really glad and happy and blessed to have these girls and thank all of you for supporting us,” Trahern said.
Local Happenings
Chamber Director Marieta Hauser gave this week’s announcements, starting with the upcoming Legislative Coffee. The coffee had been scheduled for April 19, then was postponed because of Easter, but is now back on for April 19.
“That’s really about the only day that that’s going to work,” Hauser said.
The event is at 1 p.m. April 19, at Grant County Fire Department on East Oklahoma Avenue.
Also, at 11 a.m., April 19, is the annual Easter Egg Hunt on the Grant County Courthouse lawn, sponsored by Grant County Bank.
•Spring Fling is planned for April 25-26 at the Grant County Civic Center. Spring Fling is a for-profit vendor show and the Chamber is still taking reservations for tables at the show, although the early bird deadline has passed. The weekend features entertainment, food vendors and fun.
The event kicks off April 25 from 5-9 p.m. and April 26 is a full day of fun from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. And yes, The Bread Lady will be there.
•Grant County K-State Extension Service has plots available at the Grow Well Community Gardens at Barb Dye Park. Plots are available for rent at $10 per plot, and water is included. Pre-planted plots are also available.
•The City of Ulysses has kicked off an art project at Frazier Park as a fundraiser for Unity Plaza, the new park under way on Main Street.
“We’re inviting organizations or individuals to donate to Unity Plaza through the foundation,” said City Administrator Luke Grimes. “If you’re able to donate $1,000 or more, we’re going to grant you or your organization something called a Peace Pole.
“Simply put, they’re just a post that you paint and write nice messaging on.”
The idea is to raise money for equipment such as tables, chairs – among other things – at Unity Plaza while providing an opportunity for public art at Frazier Park.
•The first Farmer’s Market organized by Nancy Borthwick at the Grant County Senior Center will be the evening of May 6 at Main and Grant.
•Compass Behavioral Health will play host to a community needs assess-ment at 10 a.m., April 10 in the basement at Pioneer Communications. They want to hear from the community regarding mental health and sub-stance abuse treatment needs in Southwest Kansas.
•The next Chamber Coffee will be April 11 at the Masonic Lodge.
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