City Council Meeting
March 4, 2015
7:00 pm in Council Chambers
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Quote of the Week
"Nobody cares
how much you know, until they know
how much you care."

--Theodore Roosevelt
This Week in History

In the summer of 1846, the Donner Party, a group of California-bound emigrants set out in a wagon train from Springfield, Illinois. The emigrants decided to avoid the usual route and try a new trail across the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The group split into two parties but an overnight storm on October 28 blocked the trail and trapped the Donner Party in the Sierras. The first
first party of travelers found safety at a Native American Village in early January; upon learning of the stranded Donner Party four rescue groups were sent out. On February 19, 1847 the Donner Party reached safety; the voyage concluded in April 1847 when the remaining travelers were brought to Sutter's Fort. Of the 89 original members of the Donner Party, only 45 reached California.

Car Show Sponsors

The Kingsburg Car Show is just around the corner, and three sponsor spots have opened up on the Car Show t-shirt! This rare occurrence will give three sponsors an opportunity to showcase their business on this years t-shirt! The shirts will be available for purchase prior to the April 18th event.

 

Contact Adam Castaneda at the Chamber of Commerce for sponsor details.

Scholarship Available

New Path Center is accepting applications for the annual Scott William Redfern Scholarship. The Scott William Redfern Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the courage, compassion and commitment demonstrated by Scott. Click the link to read Scott's story.

 

This $500 scholarship is available for a graduating high school senior who meets the criteria. The application packet filing deadline is April 15th. The recipient will be notified by May 1st.

Hospital Board Meeting

There will be a Hospital Board meeting on Wednesday, February 25th in the Council Chambers at 11:00 A.M.

The Board will be discussing a proposed lease for the old Kingsburg Hospital building.   

 

The lease comes after several months of discussion regarding a conditional use permit requested by Crestwood Behavioral Health.   

Kingsburg Demographics
The City of Kingsburg has published its an updated demographics report. The report serves as a tool for the City to share the growth in recent years, development opportunities, and the services available for members of the community.  The report includes information on the city population, education, housing, and general demographics. Also included are local, state and federal incentive programs as well as City services and information on the workforce in the City of Kingsburg.  Be sure to look at the complete Kingsburg demographics report.
Mid Valley Disposal Report
 
Mid Valley Disposal gave its latest quarterly report, and Kingsburg has made tremendous improvements! At least 95% of the commercial businesses are generating clean loads and diverting as many recyclables as possible. Recycling within multi-families that have been recently notified of contamination has improved!  The diversion rate for Kingsburg properties is 58%. Keep up the good work and remember...

reduce, reuse, recycle!
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Top 40

 
The City was recently named one of the top 40 best commuter Cities in California.
Blood Drive
 
There will be a blood drive and bone marrow registry honoring cancer patients Abby Needham and Heidi East on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Rafer Johnson Junior High School. Visit the RJJH Blood Drive page on Facebook for details!

 
Pancake Supper
  
 

The Kingsburg Kiwanis is hosting its 7th Annual Pancake Supper Saturday, February 28, 2015!

  

Contact Pauline Nyberg at 897-3609 for more info.