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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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On December 1, 2016, I had the pleasure of sharing the 61st Anniversary of Rosa Parks' decision to not give up her seat in hopes of bring equality for all. Students from Adams Elementary toured the bus and shared their knowledge of Rosa Parks. Wichita Transit has provided great service and pride with our driver, Mr. Troy Bowens.
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Students from Adams Elementary
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Kameelah Alexander, Lavonta Williams, Troy Bowens
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It has been a pleasure to visit with neighborhood associations, businesses and schools recently. Please remember to check on your family, friends and neighbors during the holidays.
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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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Have you scheduled a ride along with the Wichita Police Department?
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Complete Form at the Police Station of your choice
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Provide a copy of your ID/Driver's License
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Receive approval
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Schedule at least 3 days in advance
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Wear business casual attire
(no jeans, shorts, sweats or open-toed shoes)
Visit your nearest Patrol Station to sign up:
Patrol North:3015 E. 21st St.,350-3400
Patrol East: 350 S. Edgemoor,350-3420
Patrol South:211 E. Pawnee,350-3440
Patrol West:661 E. Elder,350-3460
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DCCCA has partnered with CityArts to offer a FREE Art classes for Middle school age youth in foster care in Wichita. We are enrolling now for Spring!
To qualify, youth must:
- Be in Foster Care at the time of enrollment
- Live or attend school in Wichita
- Be in grades 6th-8th
Class meets once a week either Monday or Tuesday, 4:15-6:15 pm
Transportation assistance may be available.
Apply thru the following link:
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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
Have any readers on your holiday gift list? Pick up some great books at the Holiday Used Book Sale at the Central Library. This 2-day sale will feature thousands of used books in good condition in nearly every genre. The book sale is run by the Friends of the Wichita Public Library, and money raised supports Library programs and services.
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Kids ages 6-12 can have breakfast with the Grinch on December 17th, from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the Linwood Recreation Center. 1901 S. Kansas St., Wichita, KS 67211
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2016 Ozone Season Ends;
2017 Planning Underway
Ozone season, beginning April 1st and ending October 31st, has come to a close. Each year the City of Wichita Air Quality Section monitors ground-level ozone pollution in South Central Kansas to ensure compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS), set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Ozone levels are considered to be out of compliance when the design value for a designated region exceeds 70 parts per billion (ppb). Results from the 2016 ozone season need to undergo quality assurance checks but currently the design value for this region is measured at 64 parts per billion (ppb), making it a successful ozone season.
The success of the 2016 ozone season is attributed to several factors. Many South Central Kansas businesses have partnered with the City of Wichita to create Ozone Action Plans and reduce emissions onsite. Also, annual emissions reported by industry sources are decreasing for the region and the entire state. Finally, while there was no shortage of hot, sunny weather this ozone season, the Wichita area did have consistent rainfall which helps remove emissions that form ozone from the atmosphere. Cloud cover also decreases sunlight intensity which reduces evaporative emissions that contribute to ozone formation.
Next year Ozone Season will begin March 1st and end October 31st; extending ozone season by one additional month and making it imperative that the community continues to be involved in actions that can reduce ozone-forming emissions. Staff continues to work with local businesses to further develop actions plans and identify new, potential partners.
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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.
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.
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.
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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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Education, Employment & Job Training
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YMCA Job Prep Program for Youth
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This free training program for youth ages 15-17 teaches basic skills such as interviewing, dressing appropriately, and financial responsibility to prepare graduates for summer employment with the Y and other area businesses.
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Community Activities & Services
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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 10 a.m. on Dec. 17th. We will host a meeting in Spanish at 10 a.m. on Dec. 17th.
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?
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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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