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Thank you to the Realtors of South Central Kansas, City of Wichita Code Enforcement Liaison (Susanne Welshans ), District III Community Service Representative (Teia Wair), Community Police Officer Jerrod Metcalf and all the volunteers that helped with the Mini Community Clean-up Project on Saturday, October 22 ^nd  at 9:30 am in the South Central Neighborhood. 

New Urgent Care Facility...

District III has it's very own Urgent Care Center. MedExpress Urgent Care is now open located at 3006 South Seneca. MedExpress is a full-service walk-in center available to meet your health care needs. The medical team provides fast, effective treatment for most injuries and illnesses. Just walk in to start feeling better today.

PUT FALL LEAVES TO WORK!

Leaves are packed with trace minerals that trees draw up from deep in the soil. When added to your garden, leaves feed earthworms and beneficial microbes. They lighten heavy soils and help sandy soils retain moisture. They make an attractive mulch in the flower garden. They're a fabulous source of carbon to balance the nitrogen in your compost pile. And they insulate tender plants from cold.

First, shred up as many of them as you can by using this procedure.  Make piles on the lawn and then drive over them a few times with the lawn mower.  Shredding into several pieces does several good things.  It increases the surface area, giving microbes many more places to work.  It prevents the leaves from packing together into layers that won't let water or air penetrate, and it reduces the volume dramatically.

 

Once the leaves are shredded, rake them up into plastic trash bags that get stashed in your garage or shed for next spring when you can use them as mulch in your gardens.  Your vegetables and flowers will love you for it!

 

Warning : Walnut, eucalyptus and camphor laurel leaves should be disposed of in a compost or thrown away due to a substance in these leaves that can inhibit plant growth.

Top Tips.....

1. Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors. Since masks can sometimes obstruct a child's vision, try non-toxic face paint and makeup whenever possible.
2. Have kids use glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
3. Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, remind them to stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.
4. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so be especially alert for kids during those hours.
5. When selecting a costume make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.
6. When in doubt, throw the candy out. Avoid candy that has loose wrappings, is completely unwrapped, has puncture holes, or is homemade and not factory-wrapped. Small children should not be allowed hard candy, which is a choking hazard.

Airport	Q2 2000 Inflation adjusted fare	Q2 2015 Inflation adjusted fare	Q2 2016 Inflation Adjusted Fare	Inflation Adjusted Fare Diff. 2016-2000	Inflation Adjusted Fare %Diff. 2016-2015
Kansas City	$394.86	$381.14	$356.04	-10%	-7%
Oklahoma City	$433.96	$429.67	$410.47	-5%	-4%
Tulsa	$425.12	$431.30	$418.89	-1%	-3%
Wichita	$601.34	$404.20	$381.39	-37%	-6%
U.S. Average	$474.19	$388.98	$351.57	-26%	-10%

• Go to the website  www.petharbor.com. 
• Enter your Zip Code or City name in the appropriate field and click the "Find Shelters" search button.
• Check the box next to "Wichita Animal Shelter" and click the "Search Now" button.
• Click the "I Lost My Pet" button.
• Click the button for the type of animal that you have lost (Dog, Cat, or Other).
• You may choose to narrow your search by breed, gender, size, age, and predominate color at this time but please keep in mind the more narrow your search, the less results you will receive. If you do not specify any criteria in the search fields, and just click the "Search Now" button you will be able to browse all of the entries from the Shelter. It is a much broader search, but improves your chances of finding your lost pet. Please remember that your description of the animal may be different than the description posted on the website. We advise that you keep your search as broad as possible. If you have lost a pet we still advise that you visit the Wichita Animal Shelter regularly.
• Most of the animals will have a picture accompanied with the date the animal was impounded to assist in proper identification and a timely return to the owner. If the animal listing does not have a picture and you suspect that the animal may be yours, visit the Wichita Animal Shelter at 3303 N. Hillside.
• If you find your animal on the website, call the Wichita Animal Shelter at 350-3366 and notify staff. They will need the animal number displayed to the right of the picture.