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Let it Snow... Let it Snow... Let is Snow!
Due to the overwhelming amount of snow received last winter, the Downtown Improvement District has arranged for Satellite Janitorial to provide snow removal services at greatly reduced prices for all downtown businesses who want this service. Call to find out how inexpensive it is to keep your business
"snow free" this winter!
Satellite Janitorial Services
(816) 231-3710
** Personalized Snowmen are extra! **
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 Toys for Dots!
You can help make the upcoming holiday season a happy one for the families that PACES serves, most of whom earn household incomes of less than $20,000 a year. Your financial contribution to Wyandot. Inc.--Toys for Dots allows us to purchase a gift item for parents to give to a child or teen for Christmas. Last year, through the generosity of friends, we served 1,700 kids.
Visit our PACES website to make an easy online contribution. And happy holidays to you for making the holidays happy for the kids! Donate to Toys for Dots
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 Nursing Progam Boasts Largest Class
Donnelly College's January 2011 Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) class will be the largest in the program's history with 21 students enrolled. Nearly 40 applicants completed the program's competitive selection process, each vying for one of the 25 seats available.
"The faculty and staff within the program are thrilled with this new class," said Kerry Manning, RN, Donnelly's Health Care Retention Coordinator and instructor within the program. "With a large percentage of Donnelly's student population being students of color, the College is truly fulfilling a community need for more nurses of color in the field. With each new term comes more competition among applicants for a spot in this growing program, making this an exciting time to be here."
The College received approval for a maximum of 50 LPN students per year, with one cohort starting each January and one starting each June. The program was approved by the State Board of Nursing in March 2008, making this Donnelly's sixth class of LPNs.
On January 12, 2011, DC's LPN program is hosting a free event open to all students, faculty, and staff, as well as community members. Representatives from Early Detection Works will be speaking to attendees about ways to detect breast and ovarian cancer, as well as providing information about free screening and treatment opportunities to those without health insurance. Lunch will be provided, donated by Donnelly's Health Student Organization.
To attend this event, RSVP to Kerry Manning at (913) 621-8709 or kmanning@donnelly.edu. To learn more about Donnelly's LPN program, contact Theresa Kolbeck, Allied Health Recruiter and Advisor, at (913) 621-8705 or tkolbeck@donnelly.edu, or visit donnelly.edu/lpn.
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You are invited to attend an informational meeting for the Energy Smart Homes Program.
Thursday, Dec. 16th
6:45pm to 8:00pm
Community Room at CHWC Firehouse
2 South 14th Street
Learn more about this exciting program. This program is part of a collaborative effort between local government and utilities to promote energy conservation through energy efficiency improvements in existing homes.
"Energy audits reveal the needs of a particular residence and the revolving loan fund will provide the necessary monies to make the homes energy efficient," Mayor Joe Reardon said. "The Unified Government is pleased to partner with the BPU and the Kansas corporation Commission in making our community energy efficient and sustainable."
BPU partnered with the Kansas Corporation Commission to provide no interest loans through the Efficiency Kansas Revolving Loan program to BPU customers. The program allows a homeowner to borrow up to $20,000 for audit approved energy improvements and up to $30,000 for small commercial businesses. Loan approval is needed to participate in the Energy Smart Home program.
Any Wyandotte County homeowner, landlord with an existing home or small business can apply for the low-cost effective energy loan program. However, applicants are required to schedule an energy audit by certified auditors that have met the criteria established by the Kansas State Energy Office. The audit consists of a thorough inspection and evaluation of the residence energy use and energy loss; inside and out. The auditor then follows up with an Energy Conservation Plan that recommends cost effective energy upgrades.
The UG is providing a financial incentive program to help minimize out of pocket costs for applicants and to assist with the energy audit costs. This program allows homeowners to get an energy audit worth up to $600, for just $100.
Go to www.energysmartbpu.org for additional information.
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Counterfeit Bills Being Circulated at Local Business Establishments
The KCK Police Department is encouraging local merchants to take extra precautions in identifying counterfeit bills. Recent investigations show an increase of counterfeit "washed" 100 dollar bills. These counterfeit bills are being used at local shops in the KCK and metropolitan area.Please see the attached document to view a counterfeit $100 bill. The bill is actually a five dollar bill that has been washed of it's original print and reprinted with $100 bill information. If the bill is checked with a counterfeit detector pen it will show to be on legitimate US currency paper. However, if the bill is held up towards a light or a light is held closely beneath the bill it will show an image of Abraham Lincoln to the right of Franklin. It also has a plastic strip to the left of Franklin that will denote the correct denomination of the bill, also seen by holding up to a light or placing a light closely beneath the bill.
Business owners are urged to inform employees of these simple methods of identifying a counterfeit bill and to take the second effort beyond the use of the counterfeit detector pen. Although the denomination of $100 appears to be the most popular choice, please be aware that this crime is not limited to only the $100 bill and that all bills should be checked.The KCK Police Department thanks you for your cooperation in this matter.
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Get the NEW YEAR off to a great start by joining us as we discover delicious delicacies in Downtown KCK. As a group, we're visiting over 20 restaurants in the area during the next year. Held on the 2nd and 4th Fridays (in most cases) of each month, this is a great way to spend your lunch hour with friends!
Coming up... Friday, Jan. 14th Johnnie C's Deli & Pasta 1113 N 5th St Italian sandwiches, pasta and salads. Just like Dagwood would have liked! Lunch is at 11:30am. If you would like to carpool, just contact Beth Holtwick at 913-371-0705 a few days in advance to reserve your seat!
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 21 Things a Burglar Won't Tell You
1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.
2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.
3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste... and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.
4. Yes, I really do look for newspapers piled up on the driveway. And I might leave a pizza flyer in your front door to see how long it takes you to remove it.
5. If it snows while you're out of town, get a neighbor to create car and foot tracks into the house. Virgin drifts in the driveway are a dead giveaway.
6. If decorative glass is part of your front entrance, don't let your alarm company install the control pad where I can see if it's set. That makes it too easy.
7. A good security company alarms the window over the sink and the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom - and your jewelry. It's not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there too.
8. It's raining, you're fumbling with your umbrella, and you forget to lock your door - understandable. But understand this: I don't take a day off because of bad weather.
9. I always knock first. If you answer, I'll ask for directions or offer to clean your gutters. (Don't take me up on it.)
10. Do you really think I won't look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table, and the medicine cabinet.
11. Here's a helpful hint: I almost never go into kids' rooms.
12. You're right: I won't have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But if it's not bolted down, I'll take it with me.
13. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. If you're reluctant to leave your TV on while you're out of town, you can buy a $35 device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television. (Find it at http://www.faketv.com)
14. Sometimes, I carry a clipboard. Sometimes, I dress like a lawn guy and carry a rake. I do my best to never, ever look like a crook.
15. The two things I hate most: loud dogs and nosy neighbors.
16. I'll break a window to get in even if it makes a little noise. If your neighbor hears one loud sound, he'll stop what he's doing and wait to hear it again. If he doesn't hear it again, he'll just go back to what he was doing. It's human nature.
17. I'm not complaining, but why would you pay all that money for a fancy alarm system and leave your house without setting it?
18. I love looking in your windows. I'm looking for signs that you're home, and for flat screen TVs or gaming systems I'd like. I'll drive or walk through your neighborhood at night, before you close the blinds, just to pick my targets.
19. Avoid announcing your vacation on your Facebook page. It's easier than you think to look up your address.
20. To you, leaving that window open just a crack during the day is a way to let in a little fresh air. To me, it's an invitation.
21. If you don't answer when I knock, I try the door. Occasionally, I hit the jackpot and walk right in.
Sources: Convicted burglars in North Carolina , Oregon , California , and Kentucky ; security consultant Chris McGoey, and Richard T. Wright, a criminology professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, who interviewed 105 burglars for his book Burglars on the Job.
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 Home Owner Energy Efficiency Rebate Program
An ARRA Grant exclusively for KCK Home Owners. Applies only to purchases from June 29, 2010.
Vouchers: Available at the Annex Bldg. 82nd & State Ave. or the Court House, 7th & Ann-Clerk's office 2nd Floor. The Voucher is good for 30 days.
- 1st Step: Homeowner applies for Voucher (must be current on taxes).
- 2nd Step: Homeowner gives Voucher to approved vendor at transaction and receives rebate.
- 3rd Step: Vendor submits original Voucher, Copy of Homeowner signed/paid receipt and copy of City Inspection to Energy office to be reimbursed for the Voucher amount.
APPLIANCE REBATE
$100 - Energy Star Refrigerator. Free delivery & installation. Pick up of old appliance required. One per household.
$75 - Energy Star Clothes Washer. Free delivery & installation. Pick up of old appliance required. One per household.
$50 - Energy Star Dishwasher. Free delivery. Installation required at additional cost. Pick up of old appliance required. One per household.$25 per Ton - Central Air Conditioner or Add-On Heat Pump. Minimum 14 SEER. Mechanical permit required for installation.
$200 - Central Furnace 92% AFUE or greater energy rating. Mechanical permit required. Installation required at additional cost. Pick up of old appliance required.
$100 - Water heater. Permit required. Installation required at additional cost.
APPROVED VENDORS
Appliances: Nebraska Furniture Mart, Lowe's
Hot Water Heater: Lowe's, Grabill Plumbing, Ray Morrison Plumbing
Heating & Cooling: BL Air, Inc. City Wide, Koch, Gorman's, West, Earl Bryant, Air Care, Stratton, Schuler, Anthony, Environmental
Additional Vendors can be approved.
Questions? Contact 913-573-8801 or 913-573-8868. www.wycokck.org/greenthedotte
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 Join the Police Advisory Board
The East Patrol Division Command staff is seeking candidates for the 2011 EPD Police Advisory Board. Open communication, education and problem solving is the goal of this Advisory Board. Interested candidates should possess a willingness to help facilitate awareness, communication, partnership and crime prevention within our community.
If selected, this board requires your time, input, commitment, and desire to help facilitate a safe a livable community. Final selection of board members will be made prior to year's end, at which time you will be notified of meeting times and location.
In interested, please complete and forward the attached
Police Advisory Board Application.
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Reardon Parking Lot Changes
 The Unified Government is in the final phase of renovation to the Reardon Convention Lot located at 5th & Minnesota and Lot #6 located at 5th & Armstrong. On or about December 1st, 2010 these two lots will be going online as "hourly pay lots". Hourly pay parking spaces are being added and honor pay boxes installed at the entrances to accept cash payments.
Paid Parking from 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.
Free parking in the evenings, weekends and holidays.
Pricing
0-1 hr. = $1
1-2 hr. = $2
2-4 hr. = $4
4-6 hr. = $6
6-8 hr. = $8
If doing business at BPU or the Hotel, FREE parking is available in the garage behind these facilities (drive way access located between these buildings off Minnesota.)
If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Parking Control Department at 913-573-5320. Ask for Rhonda Green or Nancy George-Green.
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Make a difference in your community. Be a part of Revitalizing Downtown.
Join Now!
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Thursday, Dec. 16
Energy Smart Homes Program
CHWC
2 South 14th St.
6:45 - 8pm
Sat. & Sun.
Dec. 18th & 19th
American Red Cross Santa Visit
Cabela's
10300 Cabela Dr.
9am - 4pm
Tuesday, Dec. 21
Free CPR Classes
YWCA
1017 N. 6th
8am
Friday, Jan. 14th
Downtown KCK Lunch Hop
Johnnie C's Deli & Pasta
1113 N. 5th St.
11:30am
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Food
Critique's
Corner!
Our 9th KCK Lunch
Hop was this last
Friday at
El Camino Real Mexican Restaurant
903 N. 7th Street
Based on the
Lunch Bunch's professional opinions, our top picks for the day were:
Pork Tacos
Cheese Quesedilla
Chicken Enchiladas
For authentic mexican food, this is a must see (and taste!) And tell Tino we sent ya.
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JFK Community
Center Updates
The John F. Kennedy Community Center is undergoing improvements including the new bridge in the front of the building. Also, they have begun work on the multipurpose room on the lower level of the center. There will be a slight disruption to the scheduled activities in the multipurpose room, but the gym will remain open and available to the community.
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5K Raises Money
7th Street Casino's Stride For Life 5K walk/run was a charity event held this past September where 100% of the proceeds went to support the Oncology and Women's Heart Health Unit at KU Medical Center. This event generated $7,000 in support this year! A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED AND PARTICIPATED!
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SANTA'S COMING!!
The American Red Cross has invited Santa Claus to join them on
Dec. 18th & 19th
9am - 4pm
Cabela's
10300 Cabela Dr.
Come and have your picture taken with Santa as a keepsake to take home and cherish!
All donations will go towards helping the American Red Cross provide vital services to our community!
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Hats & Gloves Needed
It's that time of year again when things are really starting to cool down. During these cold winter months a lot of AYS' youth and families go without the necessary cold weather clothing because they simply don't have the money to afford it. So, during the holiday season AYS collects hats and gloves for our youth in order to help make sure that they are staying warm and healthy.
If you would like to donate hats or gloves, or organize a hat and glove drive at your workplace, please call Matt Insco at (913) 831-2820 x.202 or email him at minsco@aysusa.org for more information.
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Security Tips for HomesOur homes are the center of our lives, where we should feel most safe. The guiding principle to being safe is to "know thy neighbor". Street and homes should be designed to encourage interaction between neighbors. - Walkways and landscaping direct visitors to the proper entrance and away from private areas - The front door should be clearly visible from the driveway - All doorways that open to the outside should be well lit - Sidewalks and all area of the yard should be well lit
Don't ever hesitate to report any suspicious activity in your neighborhood to the Police Department.
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Get in Shape with Group Personal Training
Try the YMCA's new Group Personal Training program! This training program will help you lose weight, inches and body fat. It will also help you improve your cardiovascular conditioning, coordination and balance.
Full body exercises are emphasized to help you improve your activities of daily living.
Call to try two weeks for FREE. Get unlimited sessions for $99 a month.
For more information or to sign up, call the YMCA at 913-321-9622.
8th Street Family YMCA
900 N 8th St.
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Early Bird Breakfast Special
Enjoy a delicious sausage, egg & cheese biscuit for only $1.99
every day at
7th Street Casino.
Daily lunch specials also available for only $4.95!
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 Get Your Very Own KCK Banner Tote!
Now's your chance to own your very own
collectable KCK Banner tote. Made from the actual banners hanging in Downtown, these totes are great to carry notebooks, laptops, and a variety of other items around town. They make a fun and unique gift too!
$25.00 per Tote
Limited Quantities Available! Call Beth at 913/371-0705 Today!
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Join Us On
FACEBOOK,
LINKED-IN
& TWITTER!
Now you can follow us where ever we go by joining us online on Facebook, Linked-In and Twitter. Just click on the links below to sign up:
FACEBOOK
Linked-In
Twitter Address is DTSKCK
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Clean & Safe
Program
Notice an area in the Downtown that needs cleaning,
a person acting suspiciously,
or just need an escort to your vehicle?
Call an DID Ambassador.
We're here to
help you!
Cleaning:
Call Ed at 913-371-0705
Security:
Call James at 913-387-6331
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2010
Downtown
Shareholders
Gold Sponsors
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2010
Downtown
Shareholders
Silver Sponsors
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2010
Downtown
Shareholders
Bronze
Sponsors
BHC RHODES
www.ibhc.com
Bonito
Michoacan #3
Valero Gas Station
Wyandotte
County
Convention &
Visitors Bureau |
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Be prepared to give the gift of life this year by learning CPR. This gift can be given to a loved one, a dear friend, or even a stranger on the street. But don't be caught unprepared. This is your opportunity to give someone the best gift in the world.
