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MESSAGE FROM JEFF BLUBAUGH...
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I am excited to be part of the Riverfront Redevelopment Vision that was shared at the March Delano Neighborhood Association meeting. As Mayor Longwell stated during his presentation, "
Planning and research-based decisions drive all we do. However, the input of citizens as we go forward with projects is crucial. We cannot do this alone. The City is just one piece of the puzzle. It is the input and shared vision of our residents, along with their dedication and hard work, that helps make things happen in our city." Truer words were never spoken. And yet progress can sometimes be painful. Painful to the pocketbooks, painful to those who oppose new ideas, and painful to those who
are temporarily impeded by construction projects. But we are listening to the residents of neighborhoods across Wichita. I think we all agree that Delano is an up and coming neighborhood that has roots that go back to the very founding of this City, and that the charm of Delano stems from their history. We want to be able to help the Delano area in preserving this history and to help businesses and residents with restoration and remodeling of their homes and buildings. The Riverfront Redevelopment is not to take away from any of this, but as the Mayor further stated,
"The river should be an amenity for all, and not used as a "back door" area for how it has been used in the past."
There will be a Delano Neighborhood Revitalization Plan meeting at the Metropolitan Area Planning Department (MAPD) on April 18th, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. MAPD is located at the Ronald Reagan Building, 271 W 3rd St - Suite 201 (just south of City Hall)
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More engagement meetings with the public will follow and we will keep you notified. The City is listening!
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Mayor Jeff Longwell presenting the Riverfront Redevelopment Vision at the March 21st Delano Neighborhood Association meeting
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L to R: Vice Mayor Janet Miller, Mayor Jeff Longwell, Delano Neighborhood Association President Vincent Hancock, and District IV Councilman Jeff Blubaugh
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Know your candidates before heading to the polls.
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FILLING MIKE POMPEO'S
4th DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL SEAT
Advanced voting began March 27 for the election that is set for April 11. The race will determine who will fill the seat left vacant by Mike Pompeo who went to serve as the CIA Director under the Trump administration. Please note that several polling places have changed due to election day falling on Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter Sunday. Therefore, many churches that serve as polling places will not be available for voting. This impacts more than 36,000 registered voters in 50 precincts. You can check for your polling place at the Sedgwick County Election Office website.
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DISTRICT IV EVENTS & NEWS
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Aerial view of Pawnee Prairie Park, 2625 S Tyler |
FIRE IN PAWNEE PRAIRIE PARK ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
On March 22, 2017, at 3:11 PM the fire department was dispatched to the report of a grass fire. The 9-1-1 caller reported smoke in the area.
Per Fire Marshal Brad Crisp, Firefighters quickly arrived and were confronted with approximately 25-30 acres on fire. Crews immediately requested more units to respond. A fire attack team quickly initiated firefighting operations and battled the blaze until it was brought under control. Crews remained on scene to mop up hot spots.
There were no firefighter or civilian injuries reported. There was no dollar loss from the fire. The cause is still under investigation. For more information on this park, click here.
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| WPD K-9, Rooster, was killed in the line of duty on March 19th. A memorial service is planned for today, Friday, March 31st, at 1:00 pm, at Century II Exhibition Hall. They will start seating at 12:30 pm. Rest In Peace Rooster. |
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Annuals can add instant color to your yard, but know which ones that will work for you |
LANDSCAPING WITH ANNUALS AT THE
ALFORD BRANCH LIBRARY, 3447 S MERIDIAN
Annuals can add so much color and interest to your landscape. Learn which ones are best for our area and how to use them in your landscape. With Sedgwick County Extension Agent Matthew McKernan. Registration begins April 21st, call 337-9119 or register online at
www.wichitalibrary.org.
Cost: Free and open to the public.
Contact: 316-337-9119
Event type: Lecture
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Looking for a road trip? Then look no further.
The Chisholm Trail Heritage Center is hosting an open house and reception in honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Chisholm Trail on April 8, 2017 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm. This event is free and open to the public.
Refreshments will be served. The 4D Experience Theater will play one time at 5:20pm.
Every wonder about the Heritage Center? Here is your chance to come check us out!
Just north of the Simmons Center, across the street from Duncan Middle School at 1000 Chisholm Trail Parkway, Duncan, OK.
For more information about the Chisholm Trail and events throughout Wichita and several states, you can go to
CT-150.org
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LOAD 'EM UP AND GET 'EM OUT
Sedgwick County is offering
free tire disposal for
residents on April 14 & 15. (Businesses can dispose for free on April 13). Load up all those tires before the mosquito season gets here. Tires stacked outside tend to hold water and make for an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. And if they are in your garage, spiders and other insects will find them a handy place to lay their eggs.
Just take them to the Sedgwick County Waste Yard at 4701 S West St., but be prepared to wait in line just a short while. This is a very popular event. Click
here to read the details, or to have a printable poster.
Thank you Sedgwick County!
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IT MIGHT BE WET, BUT THERE IS STILL A BURN BAN FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH OF APRIL
Fire Marshal Brad Crisp and Air Quality Specialist Baylee Cunningham discuss the April Burn Ban and air quality in Wichita and what you can do to help the community breath cleaner air. Only barbecue grills are allowed to be used. You can click here to view an informative video on this subject.
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District IV Advisory Board and Neighborhood Associations
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The District IV Advisory Board meets the
first Monday of the month at the Lional Alford Library, 3447 S. Meridian, Wichita KS 67217. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. For a listing of the 2017 meeting schedule,
click here
To find DAB IV agendas and minutes
click here
To see a listing of the meeting schedule for District IV's neighborhood associations,
click here
District IV and the City of Wichita are looking for board members! To see what's available,
click here
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DISTRICT IV FACEBOOK PAGE
Do you ever wonder what District IV is currently up to? Click
here
to join the action, leave a request, or simply "like" our posts.
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DISTRICT IV SAFETY REPORTS
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CRIME STOPPERS OF WICHITA/SEDGWICK COUNTY INTRODUCES NEW MOBILE APP
The new software will allow submission of tips by phone, the web, and by way of the new free P3 Tips mobile app available on the iOS and Android platforms, greatly enhancing the mobile tip submission process. Still completely anonymous, tips submitted through the P3 mobile app, unlike SMS text tips, have no length limitations and allow images, video and documents to be uploaded with the tip. Anderson Software's sophisticated encryption processes obscure any and all identifying information and provides assured anonymity for tipsters.
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FRAUD ALERTS
from the OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
There are many scams and frauds going on now days, so be alert when answering your phone or responding to an email from an unknown sender. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, has all of the latest tips and reporting phone numbers if you suspect you have been a victim of a scam or some type of fraud. Be prepared and be aware! Learn more by clicking on their
link.
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Wichita Report app
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WANT TO REPORT POTHOLES OR OTHER STREET ISSUES?
THERE'S A FREE APP FOR THAT!
Or are you tired of electronics? Then contact the City of Wichita the old fashioned way. Simply pick up your phone and dial 942-4482 to get connected to the correct department/person. This number is operational from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).
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Don't be left in the
dark
If
you notice outages within
your neighborhood, fill out
Westar Energy's website
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APRIL 1 OPENING DAY
SEDGWICK COUNTY EXTENSION BUILDING AT 21st & RIDGE ROAD
Kansas Grown! Inc. is currently the largest grower owned farmers' market in the state of Kansas. They have four locations in Sedgwick county with over 100 local vendors supplying our markets with delicious produce, meats, eggs, honey, breads, jams, jellies, salsas and unique artisan crafts. Experience exciting chef demonstrations, sample tasting, food trucks and Troubles the Clown at the market!
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OLD TOWN FARMERS MARKET OPENS FOR THE YEAR
APRIL 1 thru OCTOBER 7, 2017
Shop for outstanding food and handmade products from producers you know and trust. Experience more than the fresh flavors of the market; check out the classes, demonstrations, tastings, music, competitions and more.
Read More
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LET THE NEIGHBORHOOD 2017
Starting this Saturday, April 1, and going through the first Saturday of November, neighborhoods around the City of Wichita will be having their annual area cleanups on Saturday mornings. To find out if you are having one in your area, contact your local Neighborhood Association or Home Owners Association (HOA). If you are interested in volunteering at a cleanup, contact Rebecca Fields, Community Services Representative with the City of Wichita, for more information at: rfields@wichita.gov Let's keep our City looking it's best!
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APRIL 8, 2017
JOIN LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IN CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY AT CENTRAL & MAIN, FROM 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. THERE WILL BE A PARADE FOLLOWED BY A HUGE BLOCK PARTY WITH LOTS OF ACTIVITIES, FOOD TRUCKS, AND DISPLAYS. THEY ARE ASKING THAT YOU WEAR "BLUE" IN SUPPORT OF WPD OFFICER BRIAN ARTERBURN WHO WAS SEVERLY INJURED ON FEBRUARY 7, 2017, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO APPREHEND A FLEEING SUSPECT. OFFICER ARTERBURN HAS NOW BEEN TAKEN TO ENGELWOOD, COLORADO FOR SPECIALIZED REHAB.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 8th - 10:00 am - noon
(Gates open at 9:45 am)
Watson Park - 3022 S McLean Blvd. - $5.00 per carload entry fee - CASH ONLY
For ages 2- 10: BYOB (Bring your own basket)
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Sidewalks provide people with space to travel within the public right-of-way that is separated from roadway vehicles
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Pilot Project to Slow Down Traffic and Make Neighborhood Improvements
Don't miss this chance to help make your neighborhood even better. The City of Wichita is accepting applications for a pilot project to calm traffic, improve safety, and improve quality of life at an intersection or along a block.
Dubbed The People First Neighborhood Pilot Project, the project provides a neighborhood with the opportunity to work with City staff and design professionals in order to design temporary physical changes. Examples of possible improvements include curb extensions, sidewalk improvements, high visibility crosswalks, bike lanes, mini-roundabouts, public seating, landscaping, and more.
The project boundaries are limited to the following: 21st Street to the north, Hillside Avenue to the east, Mt. Vernon Road to the south, and St. Paul Avenue to the west. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to complete the online application by April 21, 2017. The application and more information about the project can be found on the City of Wichita website (link below).
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ARE YOU TIRED OF RENTING?
Find out how you can own a Habitat home.
Come to an information meeting and find out more about owning an affordable Wichita Habitat for Humanity home. We will have a meeting on Saturday, April 8, at 10 a.m. A meeting in Spanish also will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8. We'll have a meeting on Wednesday, April 12, at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are held at our offices at 130 E. Murdock St., between Main and Market streets.
Please RSVP to Katharine at 316-269-0755 or Katharine@wichitahabitat.org
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COMMUNITY SURVEY ON FERAL CATS
Please take a couple of minutes to help out the Animal Services Advisory Board that is seeking input from the community on the issue of feral cats. A feral cat is any cat that is not socialized to people, or a stray cat that has lost their domestic home. (These cats live outside 24/7)
You can take this survey by clicking
here.
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COMING SOON SO SAVE THE DATE!
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WICHITA RIVER FESTIVAL
IN THE TOP 25 FESTIVALS IN THE COUNTRY!
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Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport has a magazine just for you travelers.
Check it out!
And are you looking for a get-away?
HOT FARES can help you get there.
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DISTRICT IV STREET CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
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TO SEE THE LATEST NEWS FROM KDOT ON WICHITA PROGRAMS, CLICK ON
WICHWAY
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MERIDIAN STREET CONSTRUCTION UPDATE!
The east side of Meridian is now underway and halfway completed, but remember that Harry is still closed at Meridian for all west bound traffic. Kudos to Greg Baalman, City of Wichita, for keeping this project on course and looking forward to completion this coming summer!
Traffic Impact:
Meridian is complete on the west side, and the east side to Harry is almost completed. Hang in there everyone. The end is in sight!
PAWNEE BRIDGE OVER THE ARKANSAS RIVER
Pawnee Bridge over Arkansas River
. The existing bridge will undergo structural repairs. The project will also include bike path improvements along the west side of the Arkansas River.
Traffic Impact:
Pawnee is closed at the Arkansas River. Traffic is detoured to 31st St. at Broadway and McLean.. Northbound
McLean is reduced to one lane at Pawnee.
Estimated Completion: Summer 2017
KDOT - I-235 & Kellogg (U.S. 54) Interchange
Five Bridge replacements on I-235
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Project will create two crossovers between Zoo Blvd. and the I-235/Meridian area.
Traffic Impact:
SB and NB I-235 from south of the big ditch to north of the Wichita/Valley Center Floodway is single lane, head to head on the west side of I-235. Access to and from 25th St. is CLOSED. Speed is reduced to 50 mph.
Contractor: Dondlinger Construction KDOT Contact: Tom Hein (660-4990 /
hein@ksdot.org
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Estimated completion: Late 2017
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TO CHECK OUT THE LATEST JOB FAIRS AND TRAINING COURSES, CLICK HERE.
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KANSASWORKS helps with job seekers, employers, training/education, and resources.
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Classes will be from April 10 to May 25, weekdays, Monday through Thursday. Call KANSEL at 263-9620 for more information.
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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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MORE COMMUNITY INFORMATION
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WATER CONSERVATION 2017
REBATE PROGRAM PLAN
Homeowners, renters of single-family homes, owners of multi-family rentals and owners of businesses who are City of Wichita water customers will qualify as participants. Consistent with the previous years of the program, rebates will be available to people replacing fixtures in existing buildings. Customers will continue to be limited to five rebates annually, and the program will continue until the funding is exhausted.
Qualifying HE appliance and fixtures
Eligible for Up to:
- $100 on Low flow Toilets: WaterSense qualified using 1.28 gallons per flush or less
- $100 on Low flow Urinals: WaterSense qualified using 0.5 gallons per flush or less
- $100 on High Efficiency Dishwashers: Energy Star or Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE)
- $100 on High Efficiency Clothes Washers: Water Factor of 4.5 gallons or less (CEE rated)
- $100 on Smart Irrigation Controllers: Labeled as approved by WaterSense©
- $100 on Rain Sensor-Shutoffs: Set to shut off irrigation after ¼-inch of rain is received
- $75 on Rain Barrels: 45 gallons or larger
- $50 on Dual Flush Toilet Conversion Kits: Change inefficient toilets to using 1.6 gals. per flush or less
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HOW TO GET RID OF THOSE
UNWANTED NEWSPAPERS UPDATE
The City of Wichita has recently received a large number of complaints regarding the free Wichita Eagle publications that are distributed to households that do not subscribe to the newspaper. Residents who do not want the publications, or who want to report vacant properties where the flyers are piling up should contact the Wichita Eagle by calling 268-6209
or by e-mailing
csrequest@wichitaeagle.com.
If there are areas where old publications have become a littering issue and need to be picked up, please contact Distribution Services Manager Keith Hansen at
khansen@wichitaeagle.com
or 268-6558. You can also go to this website http://www.wichitaks.anscustomerservice.com/ and fill out the short form and submit to discontinue delivery.
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THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION SAYS...
Outdoor walk-at-work events are in this spring. At your job, try out a "walking meeting" with a workmate or just enjoy the noontime fresh air. It's refreshing for mind and body to walk every day but you might see plenty of other pedestrians on some Wednesdays this spring:
- Move More in April, (Am Heart Assoc., heart.org)
- April 26, National Walk at Lunch Day (Blue Cross Blue Shield of KS, BCBSKS.com)
- May 3, Get Fit Don't Sit Day, (Am Diabetes Assoc., diabetes.org)
- May 17, Walk at Work Day, (Health & Wellness Coalition Wichita, hwcwichita.org)
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March 31
April 1
April 2
National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day (an American staple)
April 3
April 4
National School Librarian Day
April 5
National Walking Day (First Wednesday in April)
April 6
National Student-Athlete Day
April 7
National No Housework Day (oh boy!)
In 2015 on this day, eleven tornadoes swept through the state of Illinois
April 10
April 11
National Pet Day
April 12
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day (another American staple)
April 13
National Scrabble Day
April 14
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DISTRICT IV PLACES
OF INTEREST
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MORE
HELPFUL LINKS
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3447 S. Meridian
433 S. 135th St. West
1931 S. Tyler
2625 S Tyler
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City Council Agendas, Minutes and streaming video
link
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Click
here to find up-to-date information
regarding street maintenance and street sweepers in your area.
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Stay up-to-date on City events, announcements and headlines by reading our daily News Releases
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Online Reporting for
Animal Control Problems
Wichita Animal Control has launched an online form to report non-emergency animal control problems as part of an ongoing effort to improve services. The form can be accessed here.
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F
ind out about Park and Recreation WINTER Classes by clicking here!
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CT SOS is a project-based human trafficking organization that acts as a liaison between specific local professional groups who work with trafficked youth and the Wichita volunteers who seek ways to be involved in finding solutions to fight sex trafficking. You can help in so many ways. For additional information, read more.
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City of Wichita, Office of Community Services | 316-268-4197 |
City Hall, 455 N Main St.
Wichita, KS 67202
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