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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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When I sat down to write this article, I remembered the attached photo I
took at last year's grand opening of Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National
Airport. For me, the poster headline takes on added meaning because of
recent economic development successes. 
Over the last few months, several internationally known companies have
strengthened their commitment to Wichita. These are names the business world
knows and other cities covet - Koch Industries, Spirit AeroSystems,
FlightSafety, and just this week, Cargill. Couple those investments with
significant expansion projects going on at Foley Caterpillar, JR Custom
Metals and SNT Media. And don't forget the Wichita State University
Innovation Campus building boom.
Flyover country? Not anymore. Now, Wichita is the place to be.
In making the announcement about keeping the headquarters of the meat division in Wichita, Cargill vice president Brian Sikes stated, "We chose Wichita because we will thrive here." That's one heck of an endorsement coming from the largest privately held company in the US.
Good things are happening in Wichita. We've always known it. It's time the
rest of the world knew it too.
Celebrate the Memorial Weekend safely!
Bryan Frye
District V City Council Member
P.s. As a Cowtown board member, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention a unique event happening this Saturday called Steam Punk. You really have to see it to believe it. The
creativity and interpretations are incredible. See the link in the newsletter below for more information.
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Buffalo Park
Dedication Ceremony
Join Councilman Bryan Frye and other City officials and staff for the dedication of the recent improvements made to Buffalo Park.
The ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 23.
Bring your kids!
The highlight of the improvements is a brand new interactive splash park that is themed after the native Kansas landscape; a new shade shelter with picnic tables; and new restrooms with drinking fountains.
The $1.5 million improvement project is possible due, in part, to a $250,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant through the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
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Westlink Neighborhood Association
10th Annual Ice Cream Social
Come join your neighbors on Memorial Day,
Monday, May 30, from 2 - 4 PM, at Country Acres Baptist Church,
8810 W 10th St.
- Free ice cream
- Local musicians
- Silent auction (proceeds for neighborhood projects)
- Veteran's Recognition of Remembrance at 3 PM
- Kids Activities
- Wichita Fire Department visit
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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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2015 City Accomplishments
Learn about the City's many accomplishments and find out more about the exciting projects slated for 2016!
The Wichita City Council set several strategic priorities which serve as the guiding principles for City government.
T
hey include:
- Ensure Physical Safety
- Protect Property
- Protect Public Infrastructure
- Create a Growing Community
This report highlights the City of Wichita's 2015 accomplishments in each of those areas and provides a look ahead at the City's 2016 goals.
The City of Wichita is proud to serve the community in many ways, every day.
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Water Conservation Rebate Program Maintains Participation
City Council authorized $100,000 in February 2016 to continue to encourage Wichitans to incorporate high-efficiency, water-saving devices and appliances into their homes. As of May 13, 2016 only $15,012 remains for this program.
Approximately 40 applications are being received each week and staff anticipates
that funding will be exhausted within the next 30 days.
The results of a recently published Water Research Foundation study indicate that the 23 utilities in the sample showed a decline of 22% in average annual indoor household water use since the last such study was published in 1999. The study reports "the reductions in household water use are largely due to more efficient fixtures and appliances and are not the result of either occupancy or behavior".
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Head to Naftzger Park at 102 S. St. Francis and kick off summer! Recreation games, sports, board games, crafts and foods trucks will be available and the forecast looks like the weather will be PERFECT!
Geared for kids ages 6-12 but bring the whole family to this FREE evening of fun!
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Steam Punk Day at Cowtown
Visitors to Old Cowtown Museum are used to seeing the Victorian era portrayed true to form, but when Steampunk Day arrives on
Saturday May 28, they will experience a re-imagined, more advanced 19th century straight out of a Jules Verne or H.G. Wells novel.
The sixth annual Steampunk Day, sponsored by the imaginary "Tesla and Lovecraft Mail Order Catalogue Company", includes "new" products and inventions, music and dance performances, airship "demonstrations" and unique shopping opportunities.
What is Steampunk? Simply put, Steampunk is Victorian science fiction that takes modern inventions - the Internet, weaponry, clocks - and re-imagines how they would look had they been created with Victorian technology and materials.
There will be demonstrations and panels with Airship Devil's Blight and Airship Vindus. We will also have a cannon duel and the Scallywags will entertain all. And Fireshark Gaming will allow you to literally step into
the game!
Come dressed in your best costume and be entered in our costume contest. Or you
can join in the beard and mustache competition!
So come on out to Cowtown on May 28 and step into a whole new world of adventure!
For more information, call 316-219-1871 or visit their
website.
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Tuesdays on the Terrace at Botanica
Relax and unwind at Tuesdays On The Terrace, your favorite after-work party! Each Tuesday night from June to September, the Garden mixes things up with live music, happy hour and horticulture.
Enjoy cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages from The Bar's Open from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and view the summer garden until 8 p.m.
Clear your schedule, pack a picnic, call your friends and relax in the Gardens with Tuesdays on the Terrace. Food provided by Friends of Botanica and every 3rd Tuesday by Molino's.
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$10 = 9 Days of Fun!
Regardless of what it's been called over the years, Riverfest has always been about bringing people together. From the beginning, as part of the City's Centennial celebration in 1970, the goal was to bring the entire community together, to build community pride and focus on Wichita's beautiful natural resource, the Arkansas River.
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Riverfest Do's
and Don'ts
DO...
Wear your Riverfest button! It's your admission ticket to nine days
of fun. Nearly all events are FREE with your button, but only if you're
wearing it!
Provide ample time for bag checks. All bags, purses, etc., will be checked for your
safety.
Before
you head to the festival, be sure to check out all the details online and confirm event times.
Remember to wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes.
Be courteous to other festival attendees, so they'll have as much fun as you do!
Visit often! There are concerts, events and new surprises every day of the festival.
Plan ahead and don't miss one exciting minute!
DON'T... Leave blankets, tarps and other personal belongings on
the banks of the Arkansas River or in other festival areas
overnight. Wichita Park Department personnel will pick up and
discard any abandoned items. (City code #9.04.020)
Bring pets, coolers or or outside food and drink inside the festival area.
(City code #6.04.055)
Ride bicycles, skateboards, scooters, etc., inside festival areas.
Bring weapons of any kind to the festival.
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Kid Power Cafe
This summer Kid Power has teamed up with Wichita Public Schools to be the mascot of the Federal Summer Food Program.
Kansas is ranked 48 out of 50 states for participation. Since Kid Power Cares, Inc. was formed to help Give Kids the Power to Feel Great we think this community coalition with WPS will be an opportunity for the 50,000 students in the school district
to have more knowledge about the program through a new name and logo.
If you know of any children, ages 1 thru 18,
have a nutritious summer!
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Nobody wants to have a heart attack. So people can fall into the trap of looking for
new-fangled ways to decrease their risk of a heart attack. They may look for the
newest pill, or the newest supplement, in order to prevent a heart attack.
As a physician, I routinely assessed my patients' "risk factors," or aspects of health
that contribute to the risk for heart attacks and strokes. Risk factors include age,
family history of early heart disease, blood pressure, smoking, weight, cholesterol
and diabetes.
While you can't do anything about your age or your family's history, you CAN affect all
of the other risk factors. Do two things: Don't smoke! And Walk!
Walking decreases blood pressure, cholesterol, weight and diabetes. Aim for walking 30 minutes a day, 5 days per week. Even 15 minutes per day is helpful, so if you don't think you can manage 30 minutes, start with less. Short on time? Take short walks on your work breaks or park farthest from the entrance when out shopping.
You don't have to go to a gym, or run, to get the benefits. Just put on your shoes
and walk. Wichita has an abundance of parks and walking paths to explore if you
wish. There's probably one near you. Or you can just walk in your
neighborhood. Where you walk doesn't matter.
Just Walk! Check out
www.BikeWalkWichita.org
for resources and events.
Dr. Barbara Coats, BikeWalkWichita Board Member
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Park & Recreation
Summer Classes
Online registration began Monday, May 9, and classes start the week of June 6 unless otherwise noted.
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1. Attend any Wichita Park & Recreation class, athletic
league or special event and take your best selfie!
2. Follow @WichitaParkandRec on Instagram.
3. Post your selfie using #ICTSummerSelfie .
4. Be sure to check often and "like"
your favorite photos.
5. The photo with the most likes
will be featured in the 2016
Fall Activities Guide.
Winner will be notified on
August 1st through Instagram.
All photos are subject to City of Wichita
guidelines and will be removed if in violation.
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2016 Working Well Award Application
The Working Well Award is sponsored by the Health & Wellness Coalition of Wichita and has been established locally since 2005. This community award is a local grassroots award that does not require purchase of products or advertising. The
winner is selected by local professionals.
Award Categories
This year, area businesses will have the opportunity to apply for one of four award categories:
Small Business Award (1-100)
Medium Business Award (101-500)
Large Business Award (501 & up)
Byron Stout Passion for Wellness Award
Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 27.
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Life Happens Here!
From year-round to seasonal events, Dow
ntown 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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Click here to find up-to-date
information regarding street
maintenance in your area.
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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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Stay up-to-date on City events, announcements and headlines by reading our daily News Releases
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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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City Manager's Office
455 N. Main, 13 Floor
Wichita, KS 67202
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