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Wednesday, May 18 @6pm in the Council Chambers
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50 Years Strong
The 50th Swedish Festival is just around the corner! We've got four great days of traditional experiences for the whole family to enjoy.
- Thursday, May 19 (5pm - 8pm); Join us on Draper Street for Pea Soup and Pancakes, as well as the crowning of the Festival Queen
- Friday, May 20 (4pm - 9pm); Enjoy our Public Safety Officer Review, a traditional Swedish Smörgåsbord, entertainment, Skate Park - all Downtown.
- Saturday, May 21 (starting at 7am); Get in line at Downtown Park for Swedish Pancakes, the Dala Horse Trot, Decorating the Maypole, the Grand Parade and over 100 vendors!
- Sunday, May 22 (10am - 4pm @Memorial Park); Join us for craft vendors, food, and entertainment as well help close out the annual festivities!
The Grand Parade begins at 10:30am and will feature three special Grand Marshals! If you have any questions feel free to call the Chamber of Commerce at (559) 897-1111. |
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Skate Central
Know someone who likes to shred? Join us for two days
of free skateboarding action during the 50th Swedish Festival! A pop-up skate park with equipment will be available free of charge. Located next to Workouts Unlimited on California St. Friday, May 20 (3pm - 7pm)
- Registration
- Open Skate
- Best Trick Competition
Saturday, May 21 (12pm - 6pm) There will be two contest age divisions (13 and under/14+). Brought to you by the City of Kingsburg and the Community Services Commission!
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An Online Option
Make sure you check out our new utility online payment format. This online format provides more user features including:
- Auto-pay
- Paperless billing
- Previous consumption data
- and more.
It is important to note that if you were already enrolled in auto-pay billing, you will have to re-register utilizing your new account number. Those wishing to pay by credit card online or in person will be able to pay using Visa, Mastercard or Discover (a new option).
We appreciate your patience during this transition process. If there are questions about the new billing statement or online payments, please contact Finance Director Maggie Moreno at 897-5821.
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Animal Control
During the most recent Coffee with the City Manager event, questions were raised about the City's animal control protocol. As has been printed and distributed on previous occasions, and reiterated at the meeting, the following measures are in place:
- A dog at large (whether stray or owned) will not necessarily be picked up by an officer. An officer will respond if the animal is injured, aggressive, or causing other dangerous conditions (running into traffic). It should be noted that these will be handled as a non-emergency response, so if an officer is responding to another call, they may not be able to respond immediately.
- The City has kennels available for stray/found dogs. If you have the ability to bring the dog to the yard, we can arrange that during regular business hours (897-5821). If it is during a weekend, an officer can provide access to the yard when time permits (call 897-2931).
- Dogs brought to the yard are fed, vaccinated, and treated for ticks/fleas. The supplies are provided either through private donation or by the City. Volunteers and Public Works employees help keep the kennels clean and animals fed.
- The City's major issue is not stray animals. It is with animals with owners who let them run free. This is a community issue that needs intervention by neighbors, volunteers and the City. KPD is willing to help with enforcement but must do so within the constraints of the law and with the assistance of citizens. If you're aware of an owned dog habitually running free, please contact the KPD non-emergency number at 897-2931.
If there are further questions or clarifications about the City's animal control procedures, please contact Community Services Coordinator Ashlee Winslow-Schmal.
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Crestwood Update
Crestwood Behavioral Health will provide an informational presentation during the May 18 City Council meeting. The presentation will provide insight on the first quarter of full operation since occupying the former Kingsburg Hospital at 1200 Smith Street in February.
As part of the conditional use permit approved by the City, Crestwood is required to provide information regarding the use of the facility. Representatives are also expected to discuss hiring, number of clients served, public safety requirements and other topics during their first three months of operation.
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This Week in History
On May 10, 1869, the presidents of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads meet in Promontory, Utah, and drive a ceremonial last spike into a rail line that connects their railroads. This made transcontinental railroad travel possible for the first time in U.S. history. Harsh winters, staggering summer heat, Indian raids and the lawless, rough-and-tumble conditions of newly settled western towns made conditions for the Union Pacific laborers-mainly Civil War veterans of Irish descent-miserable. Union Pacific and Central Pacific workers were able to finish the railroad-laying nearly 2,000 miles of track-by 1869, ahead of schedule and under budget. Journeys that had taken months by wagon train or weeks by boat now took only days. Their work had an immediate impact: The years following the construction of the railway were years of rapid growth and expansion for the United States, due in large part to the speed and ease of travel that the railroad provided. |
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Video of the Week
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Ready to Run
There's still time to sign up for the Dala Horse Trot! Compete in a 2 mile run/walk or a 10k. End your run with traditional Swedish Pancakes! |
Residential Construction The Planning Commission (PC) will consider applications relating to the allocations for building of single family residential homes during their May 12 meeting. The PC will provide recommendation to the City Council for final approval.
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KPD vs. KFD
It's a Battle that includes dinner! Come to the Downtown Fire Station this Friday to give blood, have dinner and enjoy a movie in the park!
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