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WICHITA DISTRICT IV NEWSLETTER |
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A message from Councilman Jeff Blubaugh...
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A view of downtown Boise, ID |
Several Council Members, along with the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce, Greater Wichita Partnership, and other business leaders from Wichita spent several days in Boise, Idaho on a City to City tour. First let me explain that the City to City initiative is a way for city leadership to visit other cities around the country that are experiencing growth through various means and ways. And we share with the hosting city those initiatives that are working for us here in Wichita. And while Boise is a lovely city that sits along Interstate 84, has mountains to the east of the City, and is about the same distance to Oregon as we are to Oklahoma, it's not as impressive as Wichita. As you can tell by the photo, Boise is also the Capitol of Idaho. What I really took away from this trip is how much more I love being in Wichita. First of all, Wichita has about 75% more people, and while we rate #188 across the United States in ethnic diversity, Boise is only ranked #385. This has provided Wichita with a wealth of culture as well as an extensive selection of cuisines. We both have about the same median (average) age of residents; Boise averages 35.3 average age and Wichita is slightly younger at 34.7 years of age. But where it becomes very apparent that Wichita comes out the winner is the cost of housing. The median cost of a house or condo in Boise is $220,000, while in Wichita the median cost is $124,000. Boise is 77% higher than Wichita. And yes, their median income is a little higher, but only by 12%. And as we all know, getting around in Wichita is a breeze compared to most other cities across the nation. Now I know there are those who would like beaches, mountains, and forests, but since Wichita is centrally located with wonderful interstate that can take us in any direction we desire via vehicle, these destinations are no more than a day or two away. And now that our beautiful new air terminal boasts seven (7) airlines with thirteen non-stop flights, you can be at any number of destinations within a few hours.
So I can happily say, there's no place like home!
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| Wichita - the Peerless Princess of the Plains |
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Seven commercial airlines service the Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport |
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MORE DISTRICT IV NEWS & EVENTS
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Friday, October 26, 2018 at 6 PM - 9 PM
Aero Plains Brewing
117 N Handley St in Delano
Don't leave your pet out of the fun at Delano Safe Treat night! There will be a doggie costume contest (with prizes), treats for your pups, live music, and the Kansas Human Society will be on hand for your to meet adoptable dogs! Please have your dog(s) on a leash. Get it on your calendar here!
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BETHEL LIFE CENTER
3777 S MERIDIAN
Join Bethel Life for a fun family evening on Wednesday, October 31st at 7pm! There will be activities for everyone. We will have inflatable jump houses, hayrides, s'mores, walking tacos, games, and Trunk or Treat. And the good news, it's absolutely FREE! Kids may dress up (just nothing
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Things to Do in October
There is so much to do in and around Wichita during this glorious month that you will have to click
here to view the 10 pages of events, and that's not even all of them. But at least you will have a good start on planning out the remainder of your month between the yard work required for tree & shrub trimming, lawn treatments, fall house cleaning, and taking those walks you keep promising to take. Daylight Savings Time doesn't start until November 4th, so now is the time to enjoy and take advantage of every warm day we can.
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District IV Advisory Board
Next Meeting is November 5 at 6:30 pm
The District V Advisory Board (DAB IV) meets the first Monday of the month unless changed due to holiday weekend, or other circumstances,
at Lionel Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian, Wichita, KS . Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. For the 2018 meeting calendar
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click here
. To find DAB IV agendas and minutes,
click here
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District 4 Road Construction Updates
Kellogg & I-235 Interchange
The first phase of the Kellogg/I-235 Interchange rebuild (dubbed the Red Project) began on November 10, 2015. Improvements, current traffic impacts and upcoming project activities can be seen at
www.235red.org. Completion is planned for the Summer of 2019.
- A full closure of US 54 under I-235 & I-235 over US 54 is planned for the weekend of October 19-22
to replace the bridge approaches over the Wichita - Valley Center Floodway EB & WB US 54 bridges, remove bridge construction forms over US 54 & I-235 lanes of traffic, mill and overlay asphalt pavement, and other construction. Detours will use the outside diamond-shaped ramps on U.S. 54 and on I-235.
Closures begin at 7 pm on Friday and will be re-opened by 6 am on Monday. Also closed: West St. Ramp to WB US 54 and NB I-235/SB I-235/EB US 54 Exits to West Street.
Stay up-to-date with construction of the improvements to the Kellogg/I-235 interchange. KDOT has established and is maintaining a website to keep citizens informed.
Click here for more information...
NEW! Maple, Anna to Sheridan Street: This project will perform street repairs in preparation of a surface treatment along Maple, between Anna and Sheridan Street.
Traffic Impact:
Maple is one lane in each direction throughout the area of construction.
Estimated completion: Fall 2018
WICHway traffic alerts available by text or email
WICHway, the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) on Wichita's highways, offers a new feature sending subscribers texts and/or emails that share special traffic alerts created by operators at the WICHway Traffic Management Center. The alerts are created when a traffic problem such as a major crash, a highway closure or a similar event causes a significant disruption on a Wichita highway. The alerts are an extension of the WICHway website (
www.WICHway.org), an informational resource the public can consult before traveling on Wichita's highways.
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Wichita District IV Facebook Page
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tay up-to-date with news and events
in our District.
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NEIGHBORHOOD STREET REPAIRS
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n 2016, the City Council allocated $10 million from the sale of the Hyatt Hotel to repair residential asphalt streets with zero years of remaining service life. The $10 million program is funding the improvement of 212 lanes miles or 41%, of the City's poorest condition asphalt streets. Work began on the program in February 2017.
All projects within the program have been contracted out for a total of $8.8 million. To date, the now $9 million program has improved 159 lane miles at a cost of $7 million. All pavement repairs and scrub seal treatments are complete, with just micro surface application remaining. Recent rains and below normal temperatures forecasted for the remainder of October will extend completion of the micro surface into
Spring 2019. An interactive map of the on-going construction and completed locations can be found
HERE.
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| The above photos show the completed appearance after each step of the street repair process |
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HAVING A HEALTHY MIND IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS HAVING A HEALTHY BODY
Most people believe that mental disorders are rare and "happen to someone else." But, mental disorders are common and widespread. Studies show that 1 in 5 adults suffer from mental illness and an estimated 54 million Americans are diagnosed with some form of mental disorder in any given year. So don't despair because you are not alone and there is help. Are you or someone you know dealing with a mental disorder? Contact the
Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas
at
(316)
685-1821.
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2018 Family Promise Gala
October 21, 5 pm - 9 pm
Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview
400 W Douglas Ave
This year more than 2.5 million families will experience homelessness in America. Family Promise is a nationwide program that helps homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence through a community-based response.
Family Promise of Greater Wichita
provides overnight lodging and meals that are provided by groups/congregations, using existing facilities and volunteers. During the day there is a "Day House" that serves as a central hub for case management, provides a consistent address, and helps with job searches, skills training, and connections to community resources. Be the Light is a fundraiser gala that raises money in order to provide programs for those families with children in need. You can purchase tickets for this fun and meaningful event by clicking
here
. Together, we can be and offer light to families for the path out of a homeless circumstance.
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Mark your calendars now and follow
TFF on Facebook. There are interesting and original movies being shown day and night for five straight days in and around downtown Wichita, and always lots of fun!
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Looking to donate to a great cause and hopefully coming away with a new truck? Here's you chance to get in on the action! This organization is a private, faith-based non-profit providing solution-based ministry services to the homeless and near homeless Veteran population for the Wichita area.
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YOU CAN FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT BY CLICKING HERE
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COMING SOON SO SAVE THE DATE!
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BELL BASH 2018
NOVEMBER 3, 7 pm - 10 pm
ABODE VENUE, 1330 E DOUGLAS
Join the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas in Wonderland for a hatter's event, where themed cocktail attire is encouraged. The magical night will feature:
Casino Games,
Live and Silent Auction,
Family Feud hosted by Brown Sugar,
Food from GaGa's Grub,
Beer courtesy of AeroPlains Brewery,
Wine and Whiskey Pull, and more!
VIP Tickets available. VIP will include:
Early entry VIP only mix and mingle,
2 free tickets for complimentary specialty cocktails, h
eavy hors d'oeuvres, and e
arly access to VIP only on-line auction. To learn more about the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas,
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NOVEMBER 6
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re you prepared to vote this year? According to the Sedgwick County Election Office, voter registrations have reached an all time high. There's still time to read up on the choice of candidates. Remember that those running for office can change your quality of life, so do your homework and become informed. Your future depends on it. Find out more here!
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November 10 - 11:00 am
Downtown Wichita on Main Street
Honor America's heroes by celebrating them in the Veterans Day Parade brought to you by Spirit AeroSystems. Don't miss out on all the floats and vehicles dragging Main Street to honor the current and former military men.
Following the parade there will be a celebration and the chance to meet the parade participants, view vehicles and other displays; listen to patriotic music and hear comments from our local and state elected officials.
There will also be several food trucks available for a pleasant lunch. We are inviting the car clubs in the area to be in the parade and to do a "Show and Shine" car show in the area behind WaterWalk Place following the parade.
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F.L.A.S.H.
Fire Loss Awareness for Safer Homes
Fires occur every day in our community. Fires can be a significant risk to life and property, which is why the extinguishment of fires is a key mission of the Wichita Fire Department. Wouldn't the mission to protect life and property be more successful if the fire never started?
A major part of the WFD mission is known as Community Risk Reduction, CRR for short. One of the many aspects of CRR is the F.L.A.S.H. program, short for Fire Loss Awareness for Safer Homes. F.L.A.S.H. seeks to educate the public about house fires and decrease the occurrences of these fires. After a fire,
WFD works hard not only to minimize the damage and any injuries, but also finds out what caused the fire. Often, a few days after a dwelling fire occurs, the fire crews who worked the fire will return to the neighborhood and interact with the community. Crews knock on doors and talk with neighbors about what happened, the cause of the fire (if known) and provide steps to take in order to avoid a similar situation. Along with basic safety information, crews offer to check smoke alarms and connect citizens with resources should they need additional smoke alarms.
So far in 2018 fire crews have conducted over 71 FLASH programs, directly contacting over 730 citizens and leaving fire safety information flyers at over 5,220 households. There is an old saying of "knowing is half the battle." The aim of the FLASH program is to share vital information with the community so they know what caused a fire in their neighborhood, equipping them to hopefully prevent such a fire in their own home.
For additional information, or if you know someone who needs a smoke alarm please contact the Community Risk Reduction Division of the WFD at 268-4441. You can also find information at
wiichita.gov/fire and through our social media sites on
Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat.
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PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY!
Protecting consumers information and real estate property is a top priority for the
Sedgwick County Register of Deeds. The Property Activity Alert service will not prevent fraud from happening but it could provide an early warning system that activity has occurred with your property. This service will:
- Alert you if a deed or mortgage is recorded at the Sedgwick County Register of Deeds office containing the name that was submitted
- You will receive notification by email from their office containing a link to their online document search within 24 hours of the document being recorded
- You will be able to view, download and print the document from your home computer free of charge
- In the event of fraud, you may file a Consumer Complaint Form with the Consumer Protection Division of the District Attorney's office. SIGN UP FOR FREE HERE
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CHAPTER 8.02. -
EXCESSIVE CALLS FOR POLICE SERVICE
AT CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
The purpose of this Chapter is to promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Wichita, Kansas to protect neighborhoods from chronic incidents of violence, criminal conduct and other repetitive behaviors which are offensive to residents and which damage or contribute to the deterioration of property or improvements in the community. The procedures set forth below are intended to hold property owners, tenants and other responsible parties accountable for chronic and repeated criminal violations occurring on such property which result in repeated calls for police service. Some of the most common complaint calls can be loud noise, barking dogs, and other disturbances that can cause disruption to the surrounding residents. You don't have to put up with it. Call 911 or go on-line and make a report in order to start the process. Additionally, talk to your neighbors about doing the same. You can empower yourself by starting here.
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This needs to be reported in order to be repaired |
Step Two: Report
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The booklet is designed to provide you with important tips and information on a variety of community issues.
By working together, we can help prevent and solve crimes, improve and make neighborhoods safer, resolve conflicts and enhance our quality of life. You can download the booklet for future references
HERE
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Now is the time to find your holiday destinations at great air fare rates!
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GOT HOUSING?
Wichita has lots of advantages, and housing is affordable here. Even for those with low income. There are lots of agencies here that can help you find the right place for the right budget. And if you are looking for your first home to buy, be sure to check out the
HOMEownership80 program with the City of Wichita. It could save you up to 20% of the purchase of your first house. Check out all your options below
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| A job board with local, Wichita Area jobs only! |
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JOB SEEKERS, TRAINING & EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND PROGRAMS |
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CLICK ON ANY OF THE THREE AGENCY LINKS ABOVE TO FIND A JOB THAT WILL SUIT YOUR NEEDS!
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EVERY DAY IS A
DAY
TO CELEBRATE
Click on the provided links
to learn more about each day!
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District IV Places of Interest
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3447 S Meridan
2625 S Tyler
9500 W Kellogg
1803 S Seneca
2121 W 31st St South
2211 W 47th St South
3201 W Douglas
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2277 Eisenhower Airport Pkwy
433 S 135th St West
1931 S Tyler
3405 S Meridian
West of the river on W. Douglas
2100 W University Ave
3100 McCormick
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Click to find up-to-date information
regarding
or street sweepers
in your area.
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Stay up-to-date on City events, announcements and headlines by reading our daily
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Garage Sale Information
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Use the link below to filter sales by area or by items of interest. Read descriptions of the sale submitted by the host, and in some cases, pictures are provided. View a map that provides pinpoints for where garage sales are being held. A report of sales based on search criteria can be printed or downloaded into an Excel sheet.
SEARCH FOR GARAGE SALES
Permits can be obtained online; simply set up an account (username and password) and purchase a permit ($2.50/day). The online system allows you to post a description of your sale and upload up to five photos.
PURCHASE A GARAGE SALE PERMIT
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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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