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TED’s Plumbing has been in business since 2019 and quickly became the go-to for everyone’s plumbing needs.
“We’ve actually been on this property since 1999,” said TED’s owner Dexter Peters. “We do everything from residential and commercial plumbing in the surrounding areas and we really do appreciate the support we get from our local community here.”
TED’s has two service technicians dedicated to residential service with three two-man crews that do anything from commercial work to house re-pipes and septic systems.
TED’s got its name from the initials of the three people who got the business started.
“It was kind of just one of those things at a restaurant over some drinks with some friends,” Peters said. “It’s all of our initials kind of mixed in – the original ones who were talking about it – and it kind of just stuck.”
Peters recognized Amanda Chavez, who will be leaving to live closer to her grandchildren in Wichita.
“She’s the brains of the operation,” Peters said. “She’s been basically running this place for my entire career. She started out here with us in 2011.”
Chavez's final day in-office was April 25, but she will continue working for Ted's remotely from Wichita.
“I do want to, from the bottom of my heart, thank her for her services,” Peters added.
Hauser began her weekly announcements discussing the Spring Fling, which took place last weekend at the Grant County Civic Center. She thanked a work crew from the City of Ulysses for helping to set up.
In other announcements:
•Grant County Extension continues to offer Grow Well Community Gardens at Barb Dye Park. Plots cost $10 and can be rented by calling the Grant County Extension office.
•Grant County Senior Center Director Nancy Borthwick discussed the upcoming food bank May 1 from 2-3 p.m., a collaboration between the Local Health Equity Action Team and the Kansas Food Bank out of Wichita.
“They’re going to bring in 1,088 pounds of food that’s free to the public – no age or economic limit – anybody who would like some produce, which includes bread, they’ve got some apples and potatoes and stuff like that,” Borthwick said. “Please come and take advantage of it. It is first come, first served and we do ask that you register prior to, but if you can’t, just come on in and we’ll get you registered as you sit in line waiting your turn.”
The event will take place at the bus barn at the senior center off Grant Avenue between the senior center and Dragon Line and go south.
“I know there’s some prideful stuff as far as the seniors in this community,” Borthwick added. “It’s my opinion that you’ve earned the right to take advantage of these services, so please put your pride in your pocket if you want some or you want to share because you can’t eat a full box, you’re more than welcome to do so.”
Borthwick also mentioned the Farmer’s Market which is set for 4-9 p.m. May 6, at Main and Grant. She said 10-12 vendors have already committed for that evening.
“We’re excited to get this revitalized and make it downtown,” Borthwick said.
•The city is raising money for Unity Plaza downtown with an art project for Frazier Park. Anybody who donates $1,000 or more can have a Peace Pole placed at Frazier Park as an art project.
The city will have its second Summer Kickoff beginning at 6 p.m. May 30 downtown.
•The next chamber coffee is May 2 sponsored by Seward County Community College and will take place at Ulysses High chool.
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