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City of Wichita District V Newsletter |
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A Message from Council Member
Bryan Frye...
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Let's talk about the elephant in the room. Or more accurately, six new elephants taking up residence in a new barn at the Sedgwick County Zoo.
Last week, six elephants from Swaziland arrived in a 747 at Wichita Eisenhower Airport. They were then caravanned over to the zoo where a large welcoming party cheered their arrival. It was a long overdue joyous celebration marked with tears, cheers and smiles. 
Most people can agree that the Sedgwick County Zoo is a world class facility and a great source of pride for our community. However, the elephant exhibit has sorely needed an upgrade for years. That all changes Memorial Day weekend as the Elephants of the Zambezi River Valley opens to the public.
The Elephants of the Zambezi River Valley will be the third largest elephant exhibit in the country. It encompasses more than 5 acres of sprawling outdoors space and the world's largest elephant pool at 550,000 gallons. This habitat is designed to provide elephants with choices that help ensure their physical, mental and social well-being.
The barn itself will be one of the premier holding buildings for elephants in the country. The 18,000 square foot, state-of-the-art building is designed to hold a family of up to nine elephants. The barn features a large public viewing area, where the elephants will have access to the holding yards for roaming.
Please join me in thanking and congratulating the Sedgwick County Commission, Sedgwick County Zoological Society and all the employees, donors and members of the Sedgwick County Zoo for this tremendous gift. Because of their dedication, stewardship and conservation efforts, our zoo continues to raise the bar of excellence compared to other facilities across the country. And just think how much fun we're going to have watching the elephants enjoy their new home.
I'll see you at the zoo!
Bryan Frye
District V City Council Member
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Save the Date and Join Us for Breakfast!
Council Member Bryan Frye invites the District V community to a complimentary breakfast to meet and welcome Wichita's new Police Chief, Gordon Ramsey.
Please call 316-352-4886 or email [email protected] to RSVP.
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Fun Fascinating Fact...
The Sedgwick County Zoo, which is the No. 1 outdoor family attraction in Kansas, is the seventh-largest zoo in the country by acreage. The zoo boasts about 400 species and more than 2,500 animals.
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Water Conservation Rebate Program
The City dedicated another $100,000 to the Water Conservation Program this year. Beginning February 1, water customers became eligible to receive a rebate for switching to high efficiency appliances and other water efficient devices: such as HE washing machines, dishwashers, toilets and smart irrigation controls, rain sensors and rain barrels. In the first 30 days of the program, nearly $30,000 in rebates have been awarded.
Rain barrels are often an overlooked possibility for conserving water. Studies suggest that one inch of rain dumps 500 gallons of water on the roof of a 2,000 square foot house. EPA estimates that a rain barrel can save nearly 1,300 gallons of water usage during peak summer months. This is a cost effective solution for gardening and irrigation and also reduces the City's demand for treated water.
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Walk Kansas Kick-Off at Farmers Market
Spring has sprung and that means the Kansas-grown Farmers Market at 21st Street and Ridge Road will be opening soon!
Kansas Trails, The Best Hiking, Biking and Riding in the Sunflower State,
will be featured at the opening day of the Kansas-grown Farmers Market, on Saturday April 2, 8am to noon. The author, Jonathan Conard, wrote about great places he researched throughout Kansas.
And this is also the kickoff for Walk Kansas, April 3 and May 28. Form a 6-person team online at www.walkkansas.org to walk for fun, safety and health in Wichita neighborhoods and parks. Check the Bike Walk Wichita website at www.Bikewalkwichita.org
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Wichita District V Facebook Page
Stay up-to-date with news and events in our District.
Click here to visit our Facebook page. Send us a message or request or simply "like" our posts.
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Mayor Longwell's 2016 State of the City
Wichita made a lot of progress in 2015 and there are more exciting opportunities ahead!
Mayor Jeff Longwell shares the highlights in his first State of the City address. But he's skipping the speech and inviting you to
watch this video instead, when it's convenient for you! It covers several key areas including: Quality of Life, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Public Safety and Regional & Community Partnerships.
Watch it. Share it. Talk to us! How do you feel about the City's progress and what are your hopes for Wichita's future?
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Free Fare Week...March 26 - April 2
Get to know the City of Wichita Transit's new routes by trying the bus during Free Fare Week...March 26 - April 2! Consider taking your staff on a "mini-retreat" or your next family's adventure on the bus!
To learn more about the new routes, visit the City of Wichita Transit website!
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Young Artist Exhibit 2016
The Wichita Public Library has partnered with local early childhood programs to present the Young Artists' Exhibit.
Displayed throughout the month of April, exhibits at libraries across Wichita are in celebration of the Week of the Young Child, which celebrates early learning, young children, their teachers, and families.
The public is invited to view the creative work of these young artists at the Central Library, Angelou Northeast Branch, Alford Branch, Evergreen Branch, Rockwell Branch and Westlink Branch.
Enjoy a special art-themed storytime, mingle with the artists and enjoy refreshments. This event is for all young children and their families.
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Submit Your Project Ideas
to Make Wichita
Even Better
Share your ideas for projects to make Wichita even better. Together Wichita is accepting ideas for projects that make a noticeable difference to those who chose Wichita as a place to live, work, play or visit.
Previous Together Wichita projects include the K-96 Path wayfinding improvements and the Keepers on Parade. Check out the
Together Wichita webpage
for more information.
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Life Happens Here!
From year-round to seasonal events, Downtown is the preferred location for Wichita to celebrate throughout the year. A variety of events cater to the diverse interests of Wichita residents and many visitors from Kansas and throughout the regional area.
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JOBS are here in Wichita!
The Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer a job board with local, Wichita area, jobs only! A free service for job seekers, it will save you the time of searching through dozens of jobs outside of the area. Create a free account here
and you will be automatically signed up for all Wichita area updates and can customize the search further if you wish.
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Check out the latest information on job fairs and training courses. Click here.
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Kellogg/I235 Updates
Stay up-to-date with construction of the improvements to the Kellogg/I235 interchange. KDOT has established and is maintaining a website to keep citizens informed.
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Don't be Left in the Dark!
Help deter crime and keep our communities safe by reporting street light outages. If you notice outages within your neighborhood, fill out this simple form on Westar Energy's website.
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Find out about spring
Park and Recreation classes
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| Westlink Branch Library
8515 Bekemeyer
Southwest of Central and Maize
1011 N. Maize Ct. |
District V Advisory Board and Neighborhood Associations
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The District V Advisory Board meets the first Monday of the month at Fire Station #21 at 2110 N. 135th St W. Wichita, KS 672235. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. For the 2015/16 meeting schedule, click
here.
To find DAB V agendas and minutes click
here.
To see a listing of the meeting schedule for District V's neighborhood associations, click
here
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Become part of the solution and tell us what's on your mind. Visit Activate Wichita today!
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Click here to find up-to-date
information regarding street
maintenance in your area.
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City Manager's Office
455 N. Main, 13 Floor
Wichita, KS 67202
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