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City Council Meeting
February 18, 2015
7:00 pm in Council Chambers
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"Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds ."
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On February 14 around the year 278 A.D., Valentine, a holy priest in Rome in the days of Emperor Claudius II, was beheaded. Claudius believed that Roman men were unwilling to join the army because of their strong attachment to their wives and families. To solve this problem, Claudius banned all marriages and engagements in Rome. Valentine acknowledged the injustice of this and continued to perform marriages to young lovers in secret. Valentine's actions were discovered and Claudius ordered that Valentine be put to death. Valentine's public execution was carried out on February 14th. For his great service, Valentine was named a saint after his death. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius declared that February 14th be celebrated as Saint Valentine's Day. Gradually, February 14th became a date for exchanging love messages, poems and simple gifts such as flowers.
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 It's that time of year, blossoms are beginning to bloom! The annual Blossom Trail events were kicked off on Friday, February 6th at the opening ceremonies in Fowler, CA.
There are many festivities lined up for your enjoyment this year.
For a full list and event details, check out the Blossom Trail website.
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The Maddy Institute will be awarding two $56,000 Fellowships to San Joaquin Valley students! Students who are accepted at this nationally ranked graduate program, for the Fall of 2015, are eligible if their studies are in the areas of public policy/public administration, urban planning, social welfare, or business.
The $56,000 Fellowship covers tuition and books ($25,000 per year) as well as a summer stipend of $6,000. A stipulation for the Fellowship is that upon graduation, each Fellow must return to the San Joaquin Valley and work for a government entity, social service agency or non-profit for at least two years. For full details, see the graduate fellowship flyer.
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The Kingsburg Kiwanis is hosting its 7th Annual Pancake Supper!
Saturday, February 28, 2015
5:30P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
2400 19th Avenue, Kingsburg
Adult tickets: $6.00
Children 12 and under tickets: $3.00
Silent auction from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Cash or checks will be accepted at this event, no debit/credit cards. For ticket information, contact any Kiwanian you know, Pauline Nyberg at 897-3609, or the Kingsburg Chamber of Commerce at 897-1111.
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 Code: 8.20.030 - Declaration of nuisanceResidents shall not maintain, permit, or allow premises to be maintained in such condition where weeds, rubbish, refuse, dirt, debris, or other materials are likely to create conditions which may affect the health, safety, or welfare of the residents in the vicinity of neighboring properties or the aesthetics thereof. Materials which affects aesthetics may become a fire hazard or may provide a breeding place or refuge for rodents, insects, or other vermin. Weeds may also produce pollen, which is injurious to the health, safety, comfort, or welfare of the residents of the city. Notice a nuisance property, let us know. |
 The Selma-Kingsburg-Fowler County Sanitation District (SKF) employees celebrated their recognition as Plant of the Year (medium-size category), Public Education Program of the Year, and Outstanding Young Professional (Environmental Technician Lorie Ladd) at the February 7, 2015 California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Central San Joaquin Section awards banquet.
CWEA is a non-profit association of over 9,000 professionals in the wastewater industry. These awards, along with the past few years' awards, acknowledge SKF's continued commitment to its communities through superior level of service and innovation in the treatment of wastewater. Congrats!
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