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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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It's hard to believe 2016 is almost over. This year has just flown by. And what a year it's been. So many exciting things are happening in our community, I'm making a list to keep track of it all. I genuinely believe Wichita has a very bright future. I'm not alone in my thinking. Our energy, spirit and community pride has never been higher.
As you celebrate this holiday season, please remember to share the spirit with those who may not be so fortunate. Drop your extra change in a Salvation Army Red Kettle, donate canned goods to the Kansas Food Bank or leave warm blankets and clothes with United Methodist Open Door. For some folks, this just may be the hand-up they need.
From my family to yours, we wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Bryan Frye
District V City Council Member
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Auto Craft Collision Repair
Holiday Car Giveaway
Auto Craft Collision Repair, 3131 N. Ridge Road, teamed up with Farmer's Insurance and worked closely with several other community businesses to help brighten the lives of two deserving families by providing them with reliable transportation. Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell and Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Gary Plummer were on hand to deliver the keys.
Tis the season of giving and what a wonderful blessing to these families in need! Thank you to all who donated time, money and talents to make this happen!
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Westlink Neighborhood Association
Annual Dinner/Meeting
When:
Tuesday, January 17, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Park West Plaza Retirement Community
505 N. Maize Road
Membership is $10 per year
Please RSVP to Dr. Carla Lee, President, 316-267-1700 by January 10.
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Westlink Neighborhood Association
Announces Holiday Lights Winners
The winners of the Westlink Holiday Lighting contest are:
1st place: Thomas Sprankle, 923 Toh-N-Hah,
2nd place: Charlie & Jean Byers, 914 Crestline
3rd place: George & Mia Coleman, 861 Crestline
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Kellogg/I-235 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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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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Buildable Residential Lots
Created in 2016
The Engineering Department of Public Works and Utilities plays a critical role in creating new buildable lots every year through the design and construction of water, sewer, drainage and paving projects. These projects are designed with staff oversight and approval, bid through the City's procurement system, then managed and inspected during construction by City staff again, with funding through special assessments.
Over the last decade, new home construction has gone from boom to bust and is continuing its slow recovery. This year, Engineering bid 64 residential subdivision projects (16 sewer, 21 water, 22 paving and 5 drainage) totaling $8,946,000 (construction amount) with staff oversight provided throughout. These projects, combined with a handful of private contracts, created 603 new residential buildable lots in 2016.
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Supplemental Pavement Maintenance
The City Council has allocated $10 million from the Hyatt sale proceeds to the improvement of many of the City's worst neighborhood streets. The funding boost for streets will be enough to fix the worn-out concrete streets in the city and about 41 percent of asphalt streets that have reached the end of their service life.
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Holiday-related Closures, Hours
Due to the Christmas holiday, the City Council workshop scheduled for Dec. 27 has been canceled.
Also, in observance of Christmas (Dec. 25) and New Year's Day (Jan.1), City of Wichita facilities and operations will be closed or open special hours on the following days:
Saturday, Dec. 24: Wichita Public Library locations, Park & Recreation centers, Great Plains Nature Center, Old Cowtown Museum, CityArts, Mid-America All-Indian Center, and Botanica and Riverside Tennis Center will be closed. The Animal Shelter will be open 1 to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 25: Wichita Public Library locations, Park & Recreation centers, OJ Watson Park, Old Cowtown Museum, Mid-America All-Indian Center, Wichita Art Museum, Animal Shelter, Botanica, Riverside Tennis Center, and municipal golf courses will be closed.
Monday, Dec. 26: City Hall, Neighborhood Resource centers, Wichita Public Library locations, Park & Recreation centers, Great Plains Nature Center, CityArts, Mid-America All-Indian Center, Century II administrative offices, Transit administrative offices, Wichita Art Museum, Animal Shelter, WATER Center, Brooks Landfill and Environmental Health will be closed.
There will be no Wichita Transit or paratransit bus service.
Riverside Tennis Center will be open 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 31: Park & Recreation centers, Great Plains Nature Center, Old Cowtown Museum, CityArts, Mid-America All-Indian Center will be closed. The Animal Shelter will be open 1 to 5 p.m.; Wichita Public Library locations will close at 5 p.m. Riverside Tennis Center will be open 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Botanica will be open from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. with fireworks at 8 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 1: Wichita Public Library locations, Park & Recreation centers, OJ Watson Park, Old Cowtown Museum, Mid-America All-Indian Center, Wichita Art Museum, Animal Shelter, Botanica, and municipal golf courses will be closed.
Riverside Tennis Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 2: City Hall, Neighborhood Resource centers, Wichita Public Library locations, Park & Recreation centers, Great Plains Nature Center, Old Cowtown Museum, CityArts, Mid-America All-Indian Center, Century II administrative offices, Transit administrative offices, Wichita Art Museum, Animal Shelter, WATER Center, Brooks Landfill, Environmental Health and Botanica will be closed.
There will be no Wichita Transit or paratransit bus service.
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Free Firewood and Mulch
Sedgwick County Zoo, Westar Energy and the City of Wichita are teaming up to give away firewood and mulch this winter. The firewood and mulch is provided from Westar Energy's ReliabiliTree tree trimming program and the City of Wichita's forestry tree pruning and removal operations. Sedgwick County Zoo is proud to be part of a program that benefits our citizens, reduces waste and conserves our natural resources.
The public can pick up the free firewood and wood chips, to use as mulch, now through February 2017 from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the north parking lot of the Sedgwick County Zoo. The wood is normally delivered between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. daily.
Sedgwick County Zoo, Westar Energy and the City of Wichita ask that anyone picking up firewood please refrain from using chainsaws, splitters or any mechanical equipment.
Questions about wood delivery: call 261-6581.
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Winter Art Mania
at the Wichita Art Museum
To share holiday cheer to the people of Wichita, the Wichita Art Museum (WAM) presents FREE action-packed days of art exploration and activity. Watch a fun flick, make art, create a family masterpiece together, and take a mini tour. Each day brings new and fun activities. Do you have out-of-town guests for the holidays? Bring them to WAM for free admission during Winter Art Mania, Dec. 27-29. Stroll the galleries, enjoy great food in the Muse Cafe, and shop in the Museum Store.
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SMALLGRASS FILM FESTIVAL -
A FAMILY FUN FILM FEST
On Saturday, January 14th, experience a day full of specially-curated feature and short films for the young and young at heart. Be the first to see Exploration Place's Boeing Dome Theater film, Titans of the Ice Age.
Smallgrass offers a unique and affordable entertainment option for families with children of all ages, over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, while fostering an appreciation of the communal cinema experience for the next generation.
Plus, enjoy hands-on activities and all exhibits including the national traveling exhibit Discover the Ice Age, presented in partnership with Tallgrass Film Association.
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SENIOR WEDNESDAYS
Senior Wednesdays are always fun and there is something different to do; someone new to meet. There are also many senior activity centers in Wichita and the surrounding areas, so be informed. Be entertained. Be active.
To see the upcoming events for
January through March 2017,
click here...
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Life Happens Here!
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 regional area.
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H2O Care Fund
The City of Wichita recognizes that there are many residents who are struggling during these difficult economic times, especially during the holidays.
This voluntary program provides a simple way to directly help others. Even small donations can add up and provide a way for people to maintain their water service. There are three ways to help, and you can find out how by filling out the City of Wichita H2O Care Fund Program Donation Form here.
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Volunteers Needed!
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is looking for individuals to assist with free tax preparation so families and individuals with low to moderate income get the benefits they need. Positions include greeters, interpreters and preparers. Training provided, flexible hours (January through April), and multiple site locations available.
Contact United Way of the Plains in Wichita by calling 211 to volunteer or get more information.
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KANSEL Construction Training Program
KANSEL has a great training opportunity for men and women interested in a career in construction. This FREE program prepares students for entry level construction work. They are trained in power & hand tools, construction math, blueprint reading, and receive OSHA, physical fitness, and life management skills instruction.
Students who complete the course have an opportunity to interview with local construction companies. Applicants must be 18 or older, have a high school diploma or GED, be legally employable in the U.S. and attend all session of the 7 week course.
Interested students should plan to attend one of the above information sessions to apply for the program.
Call 263-9620 for more information.
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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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Track the Snowplows
Are you ready for winter weather? The City of Wichita is! Crews have been preparing snow plows and training new drivers ahead of the storm.
You can see where the City of Wichita snowplow/treatment trucks are on a Google map. The map can be zoomed and panned as usual to see what ever area you desire.
Track the plows here!
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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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Winter 2017 Park & Recreation Activities Guide is now available!
Get registered for classes
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| Westlink Branch Library
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 2017 meeting schedule,
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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