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WICHITA DISTRICT VI NEWSLETTER |
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A message from Council Member Cindy Claycomb...
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District 6 is proud to announce the development of two new exciting cultural attractions in our district!
As many of you know the new Advanced Learning Library has officially opened and is currently bustling with activity. Located at 711 W. 2nd St., the Advanced Learning Library incorporates technologies and activities for a multitude of learning styles. The new central library boasts a beautiful Children's Pavilion, a state-of-the-art learning space for teenagers, a Digital Pavilion with high speed internet connectivity, and its very own Reverie Roasters coffee shop, just to name a few areas. The Advanced Learning Library can also accommodate large community gatherings, one of which will be the monthly District 6 Coffee meetings. Moving forward, all District 6 Coffee meetings, which take place on the fourth Saturday of each month, will be held at the Advanced Learning Library. The next District 6 Coffee is scheduled on Saturday, August 25th at 9:00 a.m. The guest speaker for this meeting will be the new Director of Transit for the City of Wichita, Mr. Michael Tann. We are excited to be able to visit with the residents of District 6 in one of the City's most impressive attractions. We hope to see you there.
In addition to the new Advanced Learning Library, District 6 is now home to the new Hispanic Cultural Mercado at Nomar International Market, located at 21st St. N. and Broadway. Officially recognized as the "Mercadito Hispano Nomar," this cultural market consists of over 25 different vendors, selling a variety of cultural dishes and merchandise. The market operates every Saturday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The market also hosts a variety of different entertainment attractions for all ages and will be giving away school supplies to attendees this Sunday, August 12th at 3:00 p.m. We hope you will bring the family out and take advantage of this unique cultural attraction. While you are there, be sure and take time to view the 10 different murals that were painted in the Nomar area by the artists of the Horizontes Project. These culturally themed murals are another great example of the outpouring of community pride currently taking place in our district.
Cindy Claycomb
Wichita City Council
District VI Council Member
316-268-4331
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DISTRICT VI NEWS & EVENTS
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District VI Advisory Board Information
The District VI Advisory Board (DAB VI) meets the first Monday of the month (and the third Wednesday of the month is optional) at the Evergreen Branch Library, 2601 N Arkansas, Wichita, KS, 67204. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m.
Next meeting: Sept 10, 2018
District VI Monthly Coffee
District VI Coffee is held on the fourth Saturday of the month. These gatherings are a chance to discuss local city projects/issues, provide your input and ask questions. We meet from 9am to 10:30am at the
Advanced Learning Library (711 W 2nd St), Conference Room C.
Hope to see you there!
Next monthly coffee: August 25, 2018
(Please note change in location)
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It's finally here! Take a look at the Wichita Police Department's Lip Sync Challenge video!
Community Police Officer Atondo of Patrol North is shown during a portion of the video along with other District 6 representation. Click on link below to view!
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Wichita District VI Facebook Page 
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Evergreen Neighborhood Resource Center Update
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2700 N Woodland, Wichita KS 67204
(316) 303-8042
Mon-Thurs 8:30am-5:30pm, Fri 8:30am-5pm (closed daily from 12-1pm)
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- 8 public computers with internet access
- Free public notary service and faxing
- Limited photo-copying
- DCF Program Consultant on site to take applications for financial, food and child care assistance
- Bilingual staff fluent in Spanish
- Assistance in accessing community resources
- Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Department (MABCD) staff housed at facility. Neighborhood Inspector covers 21st to 60th St North and Mosley St to I-235
- Community Police Officers from Patrol North and Patrol West maintain a work area in the facility and are often available to meet with citizens
- Community Service Representative available to respond to neighborhood concerns (also serves as liaison to District 6 Council Member)
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Barry's Recreation Station
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Thursday, August 16
6 PM - 8 PM
720 N Nims St, Wichita, Kansas 67203
Everyone loves a fun obstacle course along with games from the Recreation Station! Also, enjoy the interactive fountain, playground and Kansas Wildlife Exhibit. Free for all ages!
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Rock the Block Delano is a series of free "front porch" concerts by some of Wichita's hottest bands.
August 12- Tideway
at 1912 W Mentor
September 9- T
equila Ridge
will be the grand finale for the summer at Drew & North Dodge St!
These are "bring your own chairs or blanket", and be mindful of being a guest while on private property. ALL CONCERTS WILL START AT 4 p.m.
Party on Delano!
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EVERGREEN LIBRARY CLASSES
Cuentos Bilingues: Preschool Storytime
Whether you want to expose your children to another language or they already hear it in the home, enjoy a unique storytime presented in both English and Spanish. For ages 3-6.
Wednesdays at 10:30am
Technology Training
Security for Your Computer: Learn how to protect your computer and how to stay safe online.
Thursday (8/16) 4-5:30pm
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Old Cowtown Museum *
1865 W Museum Blvd *
P: (316) 350-3323
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Construction and Maintenance Projects
River Vista Development
Project includes construction of apartments and commercial retail on the west bank of the Arkansas River between Douglas and 1st Street.
Traffic Impact: The sidewalk on the south side of 1st Street is OPEN between McLean and Waco.
Contractor: Key Construction
Estimated completion: Summer 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.
The website adjusts to the type of device being used - a computer, a tablet or a smartphone - and can be bookmarked on a smartphone so that it performs similarly to an app. A short video showing how to bookmark any page from the site can be viewed at
KDOT's YouTube page.
WICHway shares information that is gathered from 55 roadside cameras and 63 traffic sensors. Messages are displayed on 25 electronic message signs, shared on the website and can now be sent to subscribers so that travelers, commuters, freight operators and others using Wichita's highways can make informed decisions about their route.
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Getting to Know City Staff:
Steve Degenhardt
Construction Division Manager
Public Works & Utilities/Engineering
Steve has worked for the City of Wichita since 2003. After graduating from Kansas State University with a degree in Civil Engineering, Steve began his career as the City's Materials Lab Engineer, supervising quality control testing on construction materials before moving to project management.
As a project engineer, Steve's most unique projects include reconstruction of the Minisa Bridge and construction of the Lincoln Street Bridge and Dam. He currently oversees the Engineering Construction Division, including a staff of project engineers, inspectors, survey crews, and materials testing technicians. The Division is responsible for construction management and administration of all public infrastructure projects. These projects construct assets owned and maintained by Public Works and Utilities, Park, and Transit; and include coordination with outside state and federal agencies.
Steve and his wife, Kellie, have been married 11 years. They have four young children; three daughters and an infant son. The girls are involved in more activities each year and this past summer Steve ventured into assistant coaching on one of his daughters softball team. The family enjoys fishing together and Steve likes to hunt and play an occasional round of golf when away from work.
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Why Firefighters Train
There is no such thing as a typical day for a firefighter. During any 24 hour shift, firefighters may respond to a number of different calls: fire, medical assistance, rescue, vehicle crash, and more. Due to the emergent and unpredictable nature of the fire service, fire departments and firefighters must be ready to solve nearly any problem at a moment's notice. How does one prepare for such a demanding expectation? Training.
Firefighters are constantly training, both academically and physically, to understand the hazards they face and be able to perform the functions necessary to mitigate any emergency. Departments provide the first few months of basic training called "recruit academies" where firefighters learn the fundamentals and begin to understand the culture of the fire department. After firefighters graduate the academy they receive an assignment and begin to respond to emergencies with their new station crew. From the first day and first alarm, firefighters rely on their own experiences and the past experiences of crew members to develop their abilities and decision-making skills. As firefighters grow in their career, they develop a very wide and diverse skill set which allows them to react to any situation in a calm and professional manner. Continued training allows members to grow and perform as highly functional units even in very complex or physically challenging conditions. It is every firefighter's job to train and be prepared for any situation like their life depends on it, because it might.
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Hyatt Proceeds: Neighborhood Street Improvements
On September 25, 2016, the City Council approved the sale of the Hyatt Regency Wichita to Phillip G. Ruffin. The sale price was $20 million. Subsequently, the City Council approved the allocation of $10 million of those proceeds to the improvement of approximately 207 lane miles, or 41%, of the City's then poorest condition residential asphalt streets, over a two year period.
Since then, Public Works & Utilities has employed a two-step process to improve designated neighborhood streets. This "mitigation" approach includes an initial repair of structural failures, in order to provide a solid foundation for an ensuing micro-surfacing treatment. To date, 107 lane miles have been fully completed, and 49 lane miles are fully prepared for micro-surfacing later this year. The remaining 51 lane-miles are in various stages of active preparatory repair, and all on schedule for full completion this fall.
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800 Block of S. San Pablo, Before
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800 Block of S. San Pablo, After
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Photo courtesy of the Kansas Health Foundation and Randy Tobias Photography
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Yoga at Wichita Art Museum
Second Saturdays - June through October
9 to 10 am
August 11
September 9
October 13
Free admission & no registration required
This class has something for everyone--providing a great workout, helping you stretch out common problem areas in the body and connecting your breath to your movements.
NOTE: This class begins prior to the museum's open hours and will be held on the east side of the museum in the Art Garden and is weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, class will not be held. Please bring your own yoga mat or towel and water bottle. Get ready to bend and stretch in a wonderfully relaxing outdoor space.
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5:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14
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Neighborhood Night Out, formerly celebrated as National Night Out and Celebrate Safe Communities, is in its second year. It's an annual event that promotes neighborhood safety and combats crime by encouraging neighbors to get to know one other through neighborhood parties, picnics, cookouts and other social gatherings over one designated evening.
"Neighborhood Night Out is a great way to get to know your neighbors, so you can look out for one another and keep your area safe," Mayor Jeff Longwell said.
To encourage participation, the City will waive park fees for groups who want to hold their gathering in a neighborhood park. While supplies last, the City will also provide barricades at no charge to groups that want to block off a portion of the street for their event. The registration form for parties is available online, as well as information on how to plan a block party that includes the form for street closures.
It's up to neighborhoods to decide how to celebrate. The options are limitless; they can hold a block party, picnic, ice cream social, cookout, etc.
Police Officers, Firefighters, elected officials and other City staff will attend as many of the neighborhood parties as possible. For more information, please contact the Wichita Police Department at (316) 268-4165.
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Saturday Farmers Markets
Old Town Farmers Market (Downtown)
Hours: Saturdays, 7 a.m.-noon, April through October
Address: Farm & Art Market Square in Old Town, 1st and Mosley on a brick courtyard in the heart of Old Town, right next to the Museum of World Treasures, Old Town Farmers Market includes live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, a kid's corner, and more. More info:
www.oldtownfarmersmarket.com
Kansas Grown Farmer's Market (West Wichita)
Hours: Saturdays, 7 a.m. to Noon, April through October
Address: Sedgwick County Extension Center, 7001 W 21st Street North
The west location of Kansas Grown Farmers Market is situated in the parking lot of the Sedgwick
County Extension Center and has all the home and locally-grown produce you would hope to find, along with handmade items, local honey, plants, and lots more. More info:
www.kansasgrownfarmersmarket.com
NOMAR Market (Midtown)
Hours: Saturdays, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., July through October
Address:
NOMAR International Plaza at 21st Street N and Market
Includes live music, food, snacks, desserts, activities for children, painted faces, culture, more than 20 different vendors and above all a lot of fun. Events and entertainment vary every week. More info:
https://www.facebook.com/hispanosnomar/
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Air Quality Monitoring Photo: Beeatrice the Bee and Senior Environmental Scientist, Baylee Cunningham review air quality data.
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2018 Ozone Season Update
The 2018 Ozone Season is winding down and we're happy to report that air quality has remained good throughout the past several months, despite hot and at times, dry weather. On May 30th, the Wichita air quality monitor, located at 1900 E. 9th St recorded an 8 hour average of 70 parts per billion, the National Ambient Air Quality Standard, but the city has not exceeded the standard during the 2018 Ozone Season.
This year, Public Works and Utilities rolled out the Be Air Aware campaign, an initiative to encourage community members to pledge to take actions to improve air quality. Over 50 community members have made a pledge to take multiple steps to improve air quality in the Wichita region. The Be Air Aware campaign launched in May with a brand new website,
beairawareks.org, as well as radio advertisements, Wichita Transit advertisements, digital and social media ads, and introduced the Wichita community to a new member of the City's mascot family, Beeatrice the Bee. You can find Beeatrice buzzing all around the city as she is featured on a new full Wichita Transit bus wrap. The new bus wrap is intended to remind community members that it is not too late to go online and take the pledge. The Beeatrice bus will stay in circulation the remainder of ozone season (through October 31st) and will make an appearance at the Mayor's News Briefing next Thursday, August 16th, below is a sneak peek.
Community members can go to
beairawareks.org to take the pledge. Don't Bee a Buzzkill, Bee the Difference!
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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 LINKS ABOVE TO FIND A JOB THAT WILL SUIT YOUR NEEDS!
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Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport has a magazine just for you travelers.
Check it out
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And are you looking for a get-away?
HOT FARES can help you get there.
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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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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.
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.
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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 by
clicking here
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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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Health Care for Uninsured,
Low-income Available
In 1999,
Project Access began coordinating access to donated medical care for uninsured, low-income residents of Sedgwick County. Thanks to the founding funders - United Way of the Plains, the City of Wichita (CSBG) and Sedgwick County - Project Access is still able to serve the community today.
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 316-688-0600
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CRIME STOPPERS OF WICHITA/SEDGWICK COUNTY
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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City of Wichita, Office of Community Services | 316-303-8042 |
2700 N. Woodland
Wichita, KS 67204
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