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District IV Newsletter
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Office of Community Services
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St. Patrick's Day - March 17th
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A MESSAGE FROM
JEFF BLUBAUGH
St. Patrick's Day was originally associated with the color blue. A blue so specific it was titled "St. Patrick Blue". It eventually became green probably due to Ireland also being named the Emerald Isle and that Patrick used a shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity. But the color blue was one of the most expensive colors to obtain prior to the 20th century, so that could have had some sway.
The story of St. Patrick is so endearing that the entire world seems to have adopted March 17th as a day for feasting, drinking, and of course wearing "the green" that is now symbolic of a day to rejoice and to unify with Ireland. And lets face it...what a great way to kick off the Spring season not to mention Spring Break and MARCH MADNESS!
The annual St. Patrick's Day parade will be on Saturday, March 12th, high noon in Delano on Douglas Ave.
And since that will be the 2nd Saturday of March, there will be plenty of "2nd Saturday" sales in Delano, Old Town, and along the Douglas Design District all the way to Oliver St. Hope to see you out and about that Saturday!
Quickly I want to thank those that replied to the last newsletter about what they would like to see change, or stay the same, in the parks. There were wonderful comments and great ideas that were shared and I plan to start implementing some of these ideas in the near future. Of course budget and Park Board approvals are needed, but I plan to persevere and help create the best parks in Wichita! Please continue to share your thoughts with me at
[email protected]
Stay safe and remember to designate a non-drinking driver in case you have too many green beers.
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Sumertime Lawn: It's a family affair!
(L to R: Stef, Bob, and Cat Gonzales)
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SUMMERTIME LAWN
Summertime Lawn is a family owned business that provides mowing, light landscaping, and yard cleanups. They prefer to use Hustler mowers that are manufactured by Excel Industries in Hesston, KS. Yes, the same company that had the recent tragedy initiated by an employee who went on a shooting rampage that randomly killed 3 and wounded more than a dozen co-workers. The photo on the left was taken to honor Hesston and Excel Industries. Mr. Gonzales states "our hearts and prayers go out to the families and relatives" of these victims.
To schedule a free estimate for lawn care or yard cleanup, you can contact the company at 316-706-5755.
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DISTRICT IV EVENTS & NEWS
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T
his March 12th is "2nd Saturday" in Wichita. Start wearing your green while saving some green. Support local merchants, and save money! Simply purchase a re-usable 2nd Saturday shopping bag or keycard for $5 and receive discounts at any of our participating merchants. Check this website monthly to see where you can save! Click to
Read More
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District IV Advisory Board and Neighborhood Associations
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The District IV Advisory Board meets the first Monday of the month at the Lional Alford Library, 3447 S. Meridian, Wichita KS 67217. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. For a listing of the 2016 meeting schedule, click
here.
To find DAB IV agendas and minutes click
here
To see a listing of the meeting schedule for District IV's neighborhood associations, click
here
District IV and the City of Wichita are looking for board members! To see what's available, click
here
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!
- New Venue
- More Food Choices
- New Speaker
- Larger meeting room
April 2nd - 9:00 am
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*Be on the lookout for more
details, coming soon!
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WICHITA DISTRICT 4 FACEBOOK
Do you ever wonder what District IV is currently up to? Click
here to join the action, leave a request, or simply "like" our posts.
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DISTRICT IV SAFETY REPORTS
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IT'S TIME TO ENROLL FOR THE 2016 CITIZENS FIRE ACADEMY
The dates for the 2015 CFA are Tuesday, April 19th through Tuesday, July 5th.
Classes will be held at the Regional Training Center every Tuesday, class times will be 6:00pm - 9:00pm.
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THE WICHITA POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS YOU COVERED!
District IV is covered by two WPD substations that are accessible Monday thru Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.
Patrol South is located at 211 E Pawnee, and their phone number is 350-3440. Patrol West is located at 661 N Elder, and their phone number is 350-3460.
You are free to walk in during those hours to record an incident report (minor traffic accidents, vandalism, larceny from your vehicle, stolen property, etc.) Of course if it is a more serious offense that requires an officer on site, please call 911 as they are able to dispatch officers to the scene.
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SPRING BREAK ANXIETY STOPS HERE!
If you're a working parent, Spring Break can be a nightmare. Or if you are a stay-at-home parent, Spring Break can be a nightmare. Either way, help is on the way! The City of Wichita Park and Recreation Department is here to assist with
Kids Konnection.
These camps are held at Edgemoor, Linwood, and Orchard Parks on March 10th, March 11th, March 14th thru March 18th, April 15th, and April 18th (2016).
Kids Konnection camp is filled with a variety of activities including sports, games, contests, arts & crafts, and special events, is licensed by KDHE and open to children ages 6-13 in a 1:15 staff to child ratio setting. Camp is held from 7 am - 6 pm. The d
aily fee is only $18 per child and includes a morning and afternoon snack. DCF Vision Card is accepted at all locations.
Register early to ensure your space is secured
. For more information and to get registered, click
HERE
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Spring Break Programs for Children at the Wichita Public Library
The Wichita Public Library will be providing special children's programs over spring break, from Saturday, March 12 through Friday, March 18.
From celebrating popular fictional characters like Batman and SkippyJon Jones to watching a Disney movie to exploring the hands-on fun of creating recycled jewelry or Chibitronics, a variety of programs for youth of all ages will occur at six Library locations across the City.
Due to space and/or supply limitations, some events have a registration. All events are free.
The full schedule of all programs happening at the Library can be found on the event calendar at www.wichitalibrary.org.
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Summer of Discovery is a 10 week summer recreation program offered by Wichita Park & Recreation. This program is filled with exciting, fun and educational activities that will keep participants busy all summer. Designed to accommodate the working parent, fun is provided Monday-Friday from 7am to 6pm. Camp begins Tuesday, May 31 and ends Friday, August 5.
Summer of Discovery is licensed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and is open to children ages 6-13 in a 1:15 staff to child ratio setting.
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Summer of Discovery is offered at three of the City's Recreation Centers: Edgemoor, Linwood, and Orchard. Program hours are Monday through Friday, 7am-6pm. Core activities take place between 9am-4pm.
Register NOW to reserve your spot!
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CLEAN SLATE DAY - March 4th
Is your criminal past holding you back? Kansas law allows for people who have been convicted of some criminal offenses and completed all the requirements of their sentence to have their crime expunged. If a crime has been expunged, a person can honestly answer "No" when asked if he or she has been convicted of a crime (under most circumstances). If you or someone you know is struggling to move beyond an old criminal case, expungement may be a good option.
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Recognizing Excellent Public Service Employees
This award, in its 29th year, recognizes City of Wichita, Sedgwick County and Wichita Public School employees who exhibit the highest standard of service.
The nomination process continues through 5 p.m., March 10. Nominations will be accepted online from the following link:
Nomination forms are available in the City Manager's Office, the County Communications Office and Wichita Public Schools Marketing & Communications Office. Nomination forms can also be printed from the City's homepage and turned in at the City Manager's Office - City Hall 13th Floor.
Nominees should demonstrate the following attributes:
- Exemplary performance that has contributed to the public interest,
- Innovative problem-solving skills that have improved service delivery,
- Adherence to high ethical standards in carrying out job responsibilities, and
- A record of community involvement through participation in civic organizations.
Honorees are selected by an eight-member committee, comprised of public and private sector members. Winners are surprised at work by their supervisors, colleagues, awards committee members and the media in coordinated visits.
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LIFE HAPPENS HERE!
Wichita's hub for arts and entertainment is Downtown.
Read More
for a schedule of days and times of events!
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DISTRICT IV STREET CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
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TO SEE
THE LATEST NEWS FROM KDOT ON WICHITA PROGRAMS, CLICK ON
WICHWAY
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WHAT, WHERE, WHEN....
THE WICHITA POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS A GREAT PUBLICATION THAT IS HELPFUL FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF WICHITA, AND THEY HAVE BEEN GENEROUS IN GIVING US AN ON-LINE ACCESS. SO NOW YOU CAN REFER TO THIS DOCUMENT AT ANY TIME YOU HAVE A QUESTION REGARDING WHAT, WHERE, AND WHEN....
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TO CHECK OUT THE LATEST JOB FAIRS AND TRAINING COURSES, CLICK HERE.
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MORE COMMUNITY INFORMATION
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Home Improvement program has funding
available
for income qualified homeowners
The Housing and Community Services Department's Home Improvement Program now has funding available for interest-free, forgivable deferred payment loans of up to $5,000 for income-qualified (60% of median) owner-occupant homeowners. Loans are provided for emergency needs, such as furnaces, water heaters, sewer lines, water lines, electrical system repairs and plumbing repairs. Loans are also provided for minor home repair needs for senior citizens, age 62 and older. Property taxes must be current. Call 462-3713 for more information or to apply.
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STAY FIT TIPS
- Becky Fields
MARCH ON....
We can march to music, march in a parade, march toward battle, be on the march and make progress, and even steal a march to gain an advantage. But whichever you choose, just keep marching. Marching is forward movement that can advance us, and of course is great exercise that you can perform while marching in place. So while watching March Madness this month, stand up every 20 - 30 minutes and march for a few minutes. Even better, stand up and march during every commercial. (Just don't march to the kitchen each time) As for me, I just march to the beat of that "different" drummer because I generally march while I brush my teeth.
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ON MARCH 13TH - SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD 1 HOUR
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March 4
National Employee Appreciation Day (1st Friday in March)
March 5
National Cheese Doodle Day
March 6
National Dentists Day & National Oreo Cookie Day (great combo!)
March 7
National Cereal Day
March 8
National Peanut Cluster Day (Not to be confused with last month's Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day on February 25th)
March 9
National Barbie Day, followed by .... National Get Over It Day
March 10
National Pack Your Lunch Day
March 11
National Johnny Appleseed Day
National Girl Scout Day
March 13
National Good Samaritan Day
Daylight Savings Time reinstated (2nd Sunday of March)
March 14
National Pi Day (So eat some pie while figuring out the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter)
March 15
National Shoe the World Day
March 16
National Freedom of Information Day
March 17
St. Patrick's Day (The parade begins at noon in Delano on March 12th)
March 18
TGIF!!
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Stay up-to-date on City events, announcements and headlines by reading our daily News Releases
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Online Reporting for
Animal Control Problems
Wichita Animal Control has launched an online form to report non-emergency animal control problems as part of an ongoing effort to improve services. The form can be accessed here.
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F
ind out about Park and Recreation SPRING Classes by clicking here!
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DISTRICT IV
PLACES OF INTEREST
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3447 S. Meridian
Auburn Hills Golf Course 433 S. 135th St. West Tex Consolver Golf Course 1931 S. Tyler Pawnee Prairie Park 2625 S Tyler |
Click here to find up-to-date information
regarding street maintenance in your area.
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City of Wichita, Office of Community Services | 316-268-4197 |
City Hall, 455 N Main St.
Wichita, KS 67202
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