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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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Photo courtesy of Garett Gabriel |
Moon Shot -
Defn.: noun, - a project to be realized long-term (10+ years).
In the historical sense, the term "moon shot" originated with the Apollo space program. In 1961 President John F. Kennedy set the ambitious goal of landing a man on the moon. It took years of planning, trials and setbacks before finally reaching success in 1969.
Today, moon shot thinking is applied to advances in technology, health care or anything that drives people to aim for lofty targets. It is aspirational, grand and magical. Things that look impossible might become accomplishable.
I often find myself dreaming about Wichita's moon shot. Is it a state of the art performing arts and convention center? A ballpark on the river entertainment complex? The 215-acre Crystal Prairie Lake Park? By themselves, these quality of life projects are fantastic but combined could transform Wichita. Progress is already being made on all three, so we're well on the way to these becoming reality.
Therefore our moon shot is still out there, waiting to be defined. Maybe it's a new employer with 3,000...5,000....10,000 jobs. Or it's a fully built-out Innovation Campus at Wichita State. Or maybe it's an idea that just needs shared.
What could we do? Tell me your ideas for Wichita's moon shot.
Have a great weekend!
Bryan Frye
District V City Council Member
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Jackson Oxler (left) with
camp participant, Peter Newport
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Getting to Know DAB V:
Jackson Oxler, Youth Representative
Meet Jackson Oxler: Jackson was born and raised in Wichita, and plans to someday raise a family here too! He has three sisters, two that attend Kansas State University, and one that is a high school freshman.
Jackson attends Bishop Carroll Catholic High School and is currently a junior. He is an active member of the school's student council, and a member of the varsity tennis team. Outside of school, he is a member of the City of Wichita's Mayor's Youth Council. When time allows, he enjoys playing the piano and the violin and also takes lessons for each instrument. Every summer, Jackson volunteers at Holy Family Camp for people with disabilities. It's the week of the year that he most looks forward to!
Service has always played an important role in Jackson's life, and that's why he got involved with the District V Advisory Board. He wanted to serve as the District V Youth Chair to serve his community and help develop a better city.
After high school, Jackson hopes to attend Columbia University in New York, with a focus on pre-law studies. After undergraduate school he hopes to go to law school, and use his degree to work at the United Nations. He has always been interested in global politics and wants to work for the UN to create a better world for generations to come.
Jackson loves the City of Wichita, and living in it. He likes to go to the Keeper of the Plains in the summer, walk through Sedgwick County Park with his dog Snyder (named after the beloved K-State football coach), and eating at Outback Steakhouse. He wouldn't want to live anywhere else, and looks forward to his many years to come in Wichita!
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Start Planning Now for your
Neighborhood Cleanup!
The City of Wichita neighborhood cleanup applications for 2017 were sent out to neighborhood associations and home owner associations this week. If we missed your association, please give us a call at 316-268-4197. The cleanups start the 1st Saturday in April and conclude the last Saturday of November. There is much preparation involved when planning a neighborhood cleanup, so now is the time to get with your association to set a date, fill out and submit your application, and recruit volunteers.
The work is fun, rewarding, and a great way to get to know your neighbors! We all live in a great city, and it's everyone's responsibility to take care of it.
Click here to view the application and instructions.
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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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Wichita moves into 2017 propelled by the momentum of those who took
seriously
the challenges - business cycle, human capital, entrepreneurship, perception - laid out by James Chung in his paradigm-shifting research. It's important that we keep looking forward.
But, we also must stay connected to the foundations of our progress and remember the original diagnosis that set us in motion.
To start this new year, we encourage you to revisit the core challenges, remember what is at stake, contemplate how far we've come and resolve to stay the course towards a better future for all Wichitans.
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January 20 - January 29, 2017
What is Wichita Restaurant Week?
Get ready for another luscious Wichita Restaurant Week January 20-29, 2017. Enjoy 10 delicious days of exploring Wichita's amazing restaurants. As a fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas, Wichita Restaurant Week and its participating restaurants will offer a mouthwatering pre-fixed menu at $15 and $30. When you order from the Restaurant Week menu, 10 percent will be donated to Wichita's Boys & Girls Club.
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When: Monday, February 23, 5:30 PM -7:30 PM
Where: Cowtown Visitor Center, 1865 W. Museum Blvd
Admission: Free
Reception with Board members and staff at 6:30 p.m.
Remarks by Board members and staff at 7:00 p.m.
Learn about new programs, 2017 signature events and volunteer opportunities! Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served.
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Celebrate Kansas Day
at the Central Library
January 29, 2 pm - 3 pm: Kansas Poet Laureate, Professor Eric McHenry
In honor of Kansas Day 2017, Wichita Public Library welcomes Kansas' current Poet Laureate, Professor Eric McHenry, to share his poetry and experiences in this honored role. Eric is a nationally known poet and associate professor of English at Washburn University in Topeka. His work has been featured in publications such as Poetry International, Slate, Yale Review, and Topeka magazine, among many others.
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OLD HISTORY WILL BE MAKING NEW HISTORY IN 2017
WITH THE SESQUICENTENNIAL OF
The year of 2017 will be a year-long celebration of the Chisholm Trail. The Wichita - Sedgwick County Historical Museum - 204 S. Main - Wichita KS will be celebrating
Kansas Day on Sunday January 29th - 2:00 - 3:00 pm
- Kansas History in Song
with a tip of the Hat to the Chisholm Trail - a live music program presented by a cavalcade of cowboy troubadours.
Come and see many items from Wichita and the Chisholm Trail. Visit with Wichita historians and learn about how Wichita became a booming town in part because of the cattle drives and the Chisholm Trail. Stay tuned for the upcoming cattle drive.
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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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maintenance in your area.
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City Manager's Office
455 N. Main, 13 Floor
Wichita, KS 67202
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