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City of Wichita 
District I
Newsletter
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Vice Mayor's Announcements & Updates
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From the desk of Lavonta Williams...
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Fairmount Ribbon Cutting
A ribbon cutting in Fairmount Park 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 14th, 2016 that celebrates a rejuvenation to one of our neighborhood park areas. Futsal is like soccer on a smaller field, using a smaller ball. These are the first Futsal courts in the Wichita Park system
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City Announcements & Activities
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tay up-to-date on City events, announcements and headlines
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MABCD-Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (formerly Office of Central Inspection) has moved
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New Location will be 271 W Third St N, Wichita, KS 67202 (just South of City Hall)
* New Phone # will be 316-660-1840
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Office Hours M, Tu, Th, Fr - 8:00 to 5:00 Wednesday 9:00 to 5:00
* Web page is www.sedgwickcounty.org
* Emails will be firstname.lastname@sedgwick.gov
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Neighborhood Nuisance Reporting
Residents are encouraged to report neighborhood nuisance problems via phone or email due to technical difficulties with the online portal. To submit a report, please call the main number (660-9220). A voicemail can be left if the call is made after business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also, an email may be sent to KeepWichitaClean@wichita.gov or residents may contact the Dial Wichita! Call Center at 942-4482.
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Check out what's happening
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Updates from District I &
Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center
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DISTRICT I-CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
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Oliver, 17th Street N. to 21st Street N.: Utility relocation work is in progress in preparation for a future project that
will reconstruct the intersection of 17th St. & Oliver in 2017.
Traffic Impact: Southbound Oliver is CLOSED at 21st St. until mid-October.
2. Plaza Water Main Replacement: The project will replace the outdated water mains and services in the area from Oliver to Edgemoor and Central to Waterman.
Traffic Impact: Douglas Avenue is one lane each direction from Oliver to Edgemoor. No left turns at Edgemoor for eastbound Douglas. Access to local businesses will be maintained during construction. Intermittent flagging of traffic may occur during work hours.
3. 37th, Oliver to Woodlawn: The project will widen 37th Street from a two-lane to a three-lane roadway with curb and gutter, and an underground storm sewer. The project also includes on-street bike lanes and sidewalk along both sides of the street.
Traffic Impact: 37th is open to one way westbound between Woodlawn and Oliver. Access to local businesses will be maintained during construction. Intermittent flagging of traffic may occur during work hours.
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District I Advisory Board, Breakfast and Neighborhood Association Information
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The District I Advisory Board meets on the 1st Monday of the month at the Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center (NRC), 2755 E. 19th St. N., Wichita, KS 67214. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.
The District I Breakfast is held on the 1st Saturday of each month at the Atwater NRC, 2755 E. 19th St. N. Breakfast begins at 9 a.m.
For the 2016 meeting schedule, click
here
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Like us on Facebook: Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center
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Do You and Your Family Need Assistance This Holiday Season?
Operation Holiday, an Inter-Faith Ministries program, provides nonperishable food, food vouchers, winter wear, blankets and gifts to qualifying families and individuals. If you and your family need assistance this holiday season, we encourage you to review the information below and consider applying for assistance from Operation Holiday.
- Be 18 years or older. Emancipated teens age 17 may apply, but must bring court documents.
- Be a member of the applying household (only one application per household).
- Confirm their household has not submitted applications to another holiday program.
- Live in Sedgwick County or surrounding areas.
- Be prepared to choose a date and time for distribution.
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Education, Employment & Job Training
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Need Employment or Training Assistance?
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Resume building, resume reviews, job search tools and 1-on-1 assistance is available at Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center. Please call 303-8016 to schedule an appointment.
Click here for job daily job postings.
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Community Activities & Services
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Suits for Soldiers
Through November 30th, the campaign is collecting gently-used suits for veterans to use in their pursuit of civilian employment. Suits for Soldiers has partnered with the VA to host a giveaway event for veterans in need. The more suits collected, the more veterans served!
Suits can be dropped off at multiple locations listed below.
District Office
8428 W. 13th St. N., Suite 130
Wichita, KS 67212
Matthew Agard Agency
1145 N. Andover Rd., Suite 105
Andover, KS 67002
Holly Yip Agency
1307 W. 31st St.
Wichita, KS 67217
Aaron Lawrence Agency
500 N. Main St., Suite 112
Newton, KS 67114
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Free Flu Shots November 5-13th
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Have you gotten your flu shot? Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) is partnering with Dillons Pharmacy to provide
no-cost flu shots
to all Kansans, ages 6 and up, Nov. 5-13.
Did you know?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, those who get the flu when they have received a flu shot often get a milder illness than those who don't. And preventing the flu is much easier and more effective than trying to treat the flu. So how do you get your no-cost flu shot? It's simple.
- Visit your nearest Dillons Pharmacy Nov. 5-13 during regular pharmacy hours.
- Provide basic information such as your name and date of birth.
- Show your insurance ID card if you have coverage. For those that don't have coverage, that's okay. We'll cover you, too.
- Roll up your sleeve, get your flu shot and leave the store knowing you're protected.
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Join the Islamic Society of Wichita in a game of basketball Saturday, November 12th.
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Find out how homeownership can change your life!
When you own a safe, affordable home you and your family will feel more secure and independent. Your children will do better in school.
Come to a meeting at Wichita Habitat for Humanity and find out how you can make this happen.
Meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 1 and at 10 a.m. on Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. We also host meetings in Spanish at 10 a.m. on Nov. 19 and Dec. 17.
Meetings are held at our offices at 130 E. Murdock St., between Main and Market streets.
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Project Access and its community partners serve patients in many locations. Eligible uninsured patients are enrolled for limited periods of time to address immediate medical needs. Once enrolled, patients have access to a variety of specialists, as well as prescription medication, durable medical equipment and diabetic supplies.
Eligible patients can be referred by participating physicians throughout Sedgwick County.
Additional key partners are community clinics and the Department for Children and Families (DCF). Patients who receive primary care at certain community clinics may be referred to Project Access and enrolled by an onsite DCF eligibility specialist.
Eligible patients are referred to Project Access by providers at the following sites:
For more information call
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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
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Did You Know...Physical Activity Lowers Cancer Risk
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When asked about how our lifestyles affect our risk of cancer, most are aware that smoking can cause lung cancer, and that sun exposure can lead to skin cancer. However, physical activity is known to lower the risk of some cancers, specifically breast cancer and colon cancer.
A new study published in 2016
also
saw an association of physical activity with lower risks of 13
other
varieties of cancer. This is an interesting finding which further suggests that being active is good for your health in all kinds of ways!
Choose your favorite activity, and try to spend at least 30 minutes, five days/week, doing it. Remember that walking at a moderate pace counts! Wichita has many parks, biking and walking paths. Take advantage of them!
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Connect 2 Compete with COX
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Get Internet at home today for a better future tomorrow.
The Internet is essential for success. See how you can get connected.
DOES MY FAMILY QUALIFY?
- At least one child eligible for free school lunches through the National School Lunch Program
- No outstanding Cox bills or unreturned equipment
- Have not subscribed to Cox High Speed Internet service for the last 90 days
Call 1-855-222-3252 for more information
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Street Light Out?
Click Here to report your findings to
Westar Energy
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Click here to find up-to-date information regarding street maintenance in your area.
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The program encourages citizens to call Crime Stoppers if they have information about a felony crime, and wish to remain anonymous. This means that they have not directly contacted law enforcement. Crime Stoppers always encourages cooperation with law enforcement, but in those cases where citizens do not want to call police, they are encouraged to provide the information they have anonymously through Crime Stoppers by one of the following ways:
Call (316) 267-2111 or 1-800-222-TIPS
Text TIP217 plus your tip to CRIMES (274637) or
If you would like more information on the program or you are interested in volunteering you may call the Wichita Crime Commission at 267-1235 or
click here
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Have questions or concerns?
City of Wichita, Office of Community Services |
316-303-8016 |
2755 E. 19th St. N.
Wichita, KS 67214
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