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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
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Westlake Ace Hardware collecting donations for Fan Drive
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An annual fan drive created to provide relief in the summer heat to those in need is entering the final stretch. Westlake Ace Hardware partnered with The Salvation Army to encourage patrons to donate in store or online. It gets hotter in the summer, and as we know, it gets that way here in Missouri," General Manager Mark Sidwell said. "Ace is always looking for ways to help the community around them." All donations made by rounding up a purchase at checkout or donating through the website will be used to purchase fans. The Fan Drive runs through June 7. "With the rising prices of everything, some families just aren't able to afford air conditioning or even fans," Salvation Army Social Services Director Emily Bravo said. "And so our hope is that we can get a couple of fans in everyone's homes so that they can stay cool and safe." Sidwell said his employees are always eager to participate in the Fan Drive and other community initiatives like Children's Miracle Network. "They get behind it, and they ask every customer, and we've been having a good response this year so far," he said. About 110 families received fans last year, and Bravo said she would like to see the number increase to 150. A start date for the fan distribution is not available yet, but it will be announced on the St. Joseph Salvation Army Facebook page. Residents will need proof of residency and identification to pick up a fan. "We're hoping, in the month of June, that can kind of be our focus (for) fan distribution, Bravo said. Anyone interested in donating to the Fan Drive can visit
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Shawnee County pools will be open for Memorial Day?
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Local park staff are getting ready to open up the county's pools and aquatic centers for the start of the summer season. However, some places may be closed beyond Memorial Day. Sean Zears with Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (SCP+R) announced in a press release on Wednesday, May 21, that park staff will open the county's pools and aquatic centers on Saturday, May 24. The following pools and aquatic centers will open for Memorial Day weekend: Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center – 4201 Southwest Reinisch Parkway. Open from noon to 7 p.m. daily. Admission: $7 for adults, $6 for kids 2-12 and under two is free. Garfield Pool – 1600 Northeast Quincy Street. Open from noon to 5 p.m. daily. Admission: regular entry is $3 and under two is free. Hillcrest Pool – 1800 Southeast 21st Street. Open from noon to 5 p.m. daily. Admission: regular entry is $3 and under 2 is free. Lake Shawnee Adventure Cove – 3110 Southeast Croco Road. Open from noon to 5 p.m. daily. Admission: $7 for adults, $6 for kids 2-12 and under two is free. Midwest Health Aquatic Center – 2201 Southwest Urish Road. Open from noon to 7 p.m. daily. Admission: $7 for adults, $6 for kids 2-12 and under two is free. Oakland Pool – 801 Northeast Poplar Street. Open from noon to 5 p.m. daily. Admission: regular entry is $3 and under two is free. Rossville Pool – 714 Main Street. Open from noon to 5 p.m. daily. Admission: regular entry is $3 and under two is free. Shawnee North Family Aquatic Center – 300 Northeast 43rd Street. Open from noon to 7 p.m. daily. Admission: $7 for adults, $6 for kids 2-12 and under two is free. Fan Drive kicks off at Kansas hardware stores People can buy food and drinks at concession stands located at the above pools and aquatic centers. If you want to bring in a cooler, the cost is $10. No alcohol consumption is allowed at any of the above locations. Zears said Dornwood Spray Park is already open as of May 17. It is open to guests from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and can be found at 2500 East Highland Street. SCP+R staff will keep Jackson Spray Park closed as repairs take place due to vandalism. However, park staff hope to have it open again in the near future. Zears said the SCP+R is also waiting for more information from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) regarding Lake Shawnee's Adventure Cove. The KDHE announced that Lake Shawnee was at 'warning' status due to blue-green algae, meaning the water may pose a danger to people who come into contact with it. 'A determination of the opening of Adventure Cove at Lake Shawnee will be determined on Friday, after KDHE releases the test results for blue/green algae,' Zears said. 'If the results take us off the warning list, Adventure Cove will be open, but limited to certain activities. If Lake Shawnee is still under the warning, Adventure Cove will be closed.' New roundabout coming west of Topeka You can learn more about the county's local pools and aquatic centers by clicking here. For more information on summer job opportunities with SCP+R, click here. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
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Job fair opens Wednesday in southeast Topeka
TOPEKA (KSNT) – People who are looking for their next job may want to head down to a fair happening in southeast Topeka on Wednesday. The Topeka Spring Job Fair runs from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on May 21 at the Hillcrest Community Center, located at 1800 Southeast 21st Street. Job seekers will find opportunities ranging from healthcare, finance, engineering, warehouse work and other fields at the fair. A coordinator for the job fair said employers are struggling to find the people they need. Wednesday's job fair will help connect prospective employees to the jobs that best suit them. 'Sometimes you apply online and the application goes into a dark hole, and you don't know if anybody's really seen it,' said Peter Steimle, job fair coordinator. 'Here at a job fair you have the opportunity to ask questions and look people in the eye and ask them what is it really like?' Fan Drive kicks off at Kansas hardware stores Recent graduates may find something at the fair that can help them get a long-term work opportunity. Students in Shawnee County who are looking for summer work can also find seasonal jobs at one of the local parks or swimming pools. More information on the job fair at the Hillcrest Community Center can be found by clicking here. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
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Fan Drive kicks off at Kansas hardware stores
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Salvation Army is teaming up with local hardware stores in Kansas to hold this year's Fan Drive to help people beat the heat this summer. Westlake Ace Hardware and The Salvation Army are holding their annual Fan Drive campaign from May 19 to June 7. The goal is to provide new box fans to locals to help them cool off during the hot summer months. People wanting to support this effort are encouraged to round up on purchases at any Westlake Ace Hardware store. Cash will then be put towards the purchase of fans for distribution by local Salvation Army commands. 'From the beginning, the Fan Drive has made a tangible difference in the lives of people across the country,' said Joe Jeffries, president and CEO of Ace Retail Holdings (parent company of Westlake Ace Hardware). 'Our customers' generosity continues to inspire us, and we're proud to help provide relief to those who need it most. Giving back is part of who we are.' Topeka Steak 'n Shake demolished to make way for new restaurant Westlake Ace Hardware collected more than $2,400 in donations in 2024, resulting in 140 box fans being given to locals who needed them. The annual Fan Drive takes place at dozens of Westlake Ace-owned locations across the nation each year, resulting in the distribution of more than 65,000 fans since the drive got started. 'Something as simple as a fan can mean everything to someone facing extreme summer heat,' said Commissioner Merle Heatwole, national commander of The Salvation Army. 'Thanks to our partnership with Westlake Ace Hardware, we're able to provide immediate, tangible help to neighbors in need.' People living in the Topeka area can head to one of three different Westlake Ace Hardware stores to make donations for the Fan Drive. You can find stores at the following addresses in Topeka: 2054 Northwest Topeka Boulevard. 2075 Southeast 29th Street. 5001 Southwest 29th Street. You can learn more about the annual Fan Drive by clicking here. To find a Westlake Ace Hardware store near you, click here. Trash pickup schedule shifts in Topeka for Memorial Day week For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
