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KDHE Recognizes KCKFD's HeartSafe Community Program
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Mayor to Hold Town Hall Meeting on Healthy Campus Initiative
Mayor Mark Holland will host a Town Hall meeting to discuss the future plans for the Health Campus. Mayor Holland invites the community to attend this very important informational meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
The Town Hall meeting will include presentations from Gould Evans, YMCA of Greater Kansas City and the Unified Government. There will also be breakout sessions to share ideas and dialogue about this very important project planned for downtown KCK.
"If you have colleagues, friends or neighbors who might be interested in this dialogue, please share this invitation," Holland says. "I want to thank you in advance for your involvement; your collaboration will be pivotal to helping us realize this exciting vision."
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Hanson to Continue as Chief Until End of Year
Doug Bach, Unified Government County Administrator, announced recently his decision to extend the contract of Police Chief Ellen Hanson through the end of the year.
"Chief Hanson continues to do a great job in the Police Department. I met with command staff and informed them of my decision," Bach said.
Bach says he plans to conduct the Police Chief Selection process sometime in the fall of this year.
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KCKFD Accepts Award Designation, HeartSafe Community
"Are you ready to act quickly to save someone's life?" That is the battle cry of the Wyandotte County HeartSafe Community Program "Heart disease is the number one cause of premature death in the United States."
This is why the KCKFD initiated the HeartSafe Community partnership for Wyandotte County.
On May 1st the KCKFD was recognized by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for achieving the Kansas HeartSafe Community award. Virginia Barnes was present as a representative for KDHE to make the presentation. The award was in recognition of the fire department's efforts to teach "Hands Only CPR" to the community. Currently Kansas has only one other community who has implemented this program and achieved the official HeartSafe designation.
The HeartSafe Community Partnership got its start when KCKFD Training Instructor Sarah Tufty, was approached by Kelly Hewins from the University Of Kansas Hospital and was asked about a pilot program through the Kansas Department of health and Environment called HeartSafe Community Kansas and Kelly Hewins asked if the Fire Department would be interested in partnering with the University of Kansas Hospital within this particular program.
KCKFD Fire Chief John Paul Jones stated, "This partnership was a natural fit and all that was needed were motivated individuals to make this partnership become a reality." So, through the efforts of Instructor Tufty, Training Chief Williams, Kelly Hewins and Bob Page from the University of Kansas Hospital and many other staff members from both the KCKFD and the University of Kansas Hospital the program was officially launched in January of 2013. "I also want to recognize all of the many KCKFD staff members and personnel, along with IAFF local 64 for their continued support of our efforts," as stated by Chief Jones at the award event.
HeartSafe Community is an international organization dedicated to the goal of increasing the survivability of those that fall victim to heart attack and stroke. Currently Kansas has only one other community who has implemented this program and have achieved the official HeartSafe designation. The goal of this program is to teach "hands only CPR" to the citizens of our community. This HeartSafe Community partnership is one of the first of its kind in the nation. WHO CAN YOU SAVE WITH CPR?
The life you save with CPR is most likely to be a loved one. Four out of five cardiac arrests happen at home. 80% of the time it happens when you are with family and friends. Effective bystander CPR provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest can double or triple a victim's chance of survival. We want to get the message out in our community so we can empower the citizens of Wyandotte County. Our goal is to train members of the community to teach others so that our citizens can have the knowledge and confidence to perform "hands only CPR and possibly utilize an Automatic External Defibrillator, often referred to as an "AED."
This brings us to how this partnership succeeded in achieving the goal of being designated a HeartSafe community. It is important to recognize how we got here and where we are going from here. Chief John Paul Jones added, "Credit needs to be given where credit is due, however that is difficult because so many have played a role in advancing this local HeartSafe initiative. We first need to acknowledge one of our own dedicated Kansas City Kansas Fire Department Training Instructors, Sarah Tufty. Last week Sarah went to San Diego California to receiving a very prestigious award for her efforts in initiating our HeartSafe Program. We further need to thank the University of Kansas Hospital CEO, Bob Page for not only helping us make this program a reality but in being with us for the long haul, as we go into the future."
Chief Jones further stated, "We would be completely remiss if I did not specifically mention our KCKFD Medical Director Dr. Dennis Allin for believing in what we are trying to accomplish as a HeartSafe Community, because I know he truly cares about every patient under our care. Locally, our HeartSafe partnerships have expanded from our UKH partnership to include Providence Medical Center, the Wyandotte County Health Department as well as many Unified Government employees who have acted as volunteer instructors."
The HeartSafe partnership has expanded into a broader regional effort thanks to the initiative of the Heart of America Fire Chiefs Council. It is being used as a template for a large number of partnerships within the region for all local MARC region Fire Departments as members of the Heart of America Fire Chiefs Council are forming similar partnerships all across the metropolitan area.
The KCKFD is going to be participating in a regional Heart of America Fire Chiefs Council HeartSafe kickoff, coming up on May 17th where all of the new regional partners within the newly formed Heart of America HeartSafe initiative will train as many of the nearly 12,000 boy Scouts and their family members as possible in one day, as part of their regional Scouting 500 event to be held at the Kansas Speedway, where they will receive credit towards merit within their Boy Scout achievement efforts.
This will be just the beginning in an effort to expose as many people as possible to this life saving technique. Since launching the start of our HeartSafe, there have been specific examples of lives saved by those who have been exposed to our HeartSafe program. Since starting this program, the overall cardiac save rate of the Kansas City Kansas Fire Department has nearly doubled, and we have experienced an increase in the use of by-stander CPR prior to our arrival, from 19% to approximately 32%.
This training is easy to learn and has had a dramatic effect on cardiac arrest survivability. You can sign up for free HeartSafe classes for your community or civic group at: http://www.wycokck.org/HeartSafe/.
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Kansas City Regional Bikeway Plan
MARC is working with regional partners to develop a Regional Bikeway Plan that will establish a vision for high-priority bikeway and trail investments across the metropolitan area. The plan will be completed by December 2014.
This work is being led by a steering committee made up of local government officials and other stakeholders, with support from a consultant team that includes Vireo, Sprinkle Consulting and Toole Design Group. MARC is accepting public comments on the road and trail projects submitted for grant funding.
The Unified Government encourages public comment to support the nine projects submitted by the Public Works Department. The team will host four public meetings around the region to seek additional input into the plan. The meetings will cover all eight counties in the planning area, and will be held in outlying suburbs to give residents of underserved areas more opportunity to connect to the regional system.
Community meetings
- Jackson/Cass Counties
Monday, May 12 * 5-7 p.m.
Belton Memorial Station
602 Maurer Parkway, Belton, MO 64012
- Johnson/Miami Counties
Tuesday, May 13 * 5-7 p.m.
Spring Hill Community Center
613 South Race, Spring Hill, KS 66083
- Clay/Platte Counties
Wednesday, May 14 * 5-7 p.m.
Gladstone Community Center
6901 North Holmes, Gladstone, MO 64118
- Wyandotte/Leavenworth Counties
Thursday, May 15 * 5-7 p.m.
Bonner Springs Community Center - Sunflower Room
200 E 3rd Street, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
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Grant Funding Used to Improve Detention Center
The Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office received approximately $29,000 in grant funds from the Juvenile Detention Fund for the Juvenile Detention Initiative.
These funds will be used to enhance the environment within the Juvenile Detention Center in efforts to help deter future criminal activities and motivate the juveniles to change their behavior. The funding will be used for game tables, chairs, murals and new resident uniforms.
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Health Department Improves Efficiency Through Grant
The Wyandotte Public Health Department was awarded $21,750 in grant funding for a document image program.
The program will enable the department to directly link documents associated with services to the individual patient records in the electronic medical record system.
This new system will also provide greater efficiency and accuracy associated with patient visits and records requests.
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Golf Tournament at Sunflower Hills
The Wyandotte County Parks Foundation's 4th Annual Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, May 16th at Sunflower Hills Golf Course. The four person scramble will have a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start.
For sponsorship or registration information, please contact Nichole Marlowe at 913-573-8327.
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Cigarette Littering
When it ends up on the ground and not in a receptacle, a cigarette butt is litter. Partially smoked cigarettes, cigar tips, matches, disposable lighters, packaging and cigarette butts are all part of a growing national litter problem.
Individuals, who would never litter beverage cans or paper packaging, typically don't consider tossing cigarette butts or cigar tips on the ground as littering. Research shows that the overall littering rate by smokers for cigarette butts is 65%. Lack of awareness, lack of ash receptacles, and ordinances that move smokers outdoors all increase cigarette butt littering.
According to research conducted by Keep America Beautiful Inc. cigarette butts is the most frequently littered item. Tobacco products comprise 38% of all U.S. roadway litter and 30% at "transition points", places where smokers must discontinue smoking before proceeding. Transition points can include areas outside retail stores, hotels, and office buildings; areas before entering beaches, parks or recreation areas; bus shelters and train platforms; as well as roadside rest areas, and parking lots.
Although it's one of the smallest pieces of litter, communities report cigarette butts, including cigar tips, have negative impacts. Cigarette butt littering helps to create blight, it is harmful to our waterways, and is costly to cleanup.
Cigarette butt litter is unsightly. It accumulates in corners, gutters, and outside doorways and bus shelters. Litter in a business district, waterfront, on roadways and recreation areas, and other signs of disorder create a sense that no one cares about the community.
Littered cigarette butts and cigar tips are easily carried in storm water runoff though drainage systems and eventually to local streams, rivers and waterways. Cigarette filters contain cellulose acetate, a form of plastic that does not biodegrade and can persist in the environment.
Cigarette litter requires additional sidewalk and street sweeping, greenway and park maintenance, and storm water system upkeep. Retailers, property owners, and municipalities also bear the expense of cigarette litter cleanup at entrances, exits, and adjacent sidewalks and parking lots.
Some tips on how smokers can help to reduce cigarette butt littering include:
- Understanding that improper disposal of cigarette butts is littering.
- Carrying a portable or pocket ashtray when smoking outside.
- Use an ash receptacle to dispose of cigarette butts and cigar tips.
- Don't throw butts out of car windows or empty car ash trays onto the ground.
- Be aware that littering is against local ordinances and is punishable by fines.
More Information:www.PreventCigaretteLitter.org
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BPU Board Meeting Changed
The Board of Directors of the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will convene on Wednesday, May 14th instead of Wednesday, May 7th.
The regular meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the BPU Administration Building located at 540 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, KS, and is open to the public.
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Road Closures
Based on information provided by both the UG's Public Works Department and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), we are able to provide motorist living in Wyandotte County an update on road and highway projects.
This information can be useful to prepare individuals, commuting to and from work, with early warnings on minor delays. This also encourages motorists to use alternate routes due to land and ramp closures.
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Turkey Creek Storm Line Installation
The last phase of the Turkey Creek Storm Line installation will begin Saturday, May 10th at 6am. Per the attached traffic control maps there will be lane closures that will reduced the traffic flow north and south and as the project proceeds, the lane closures will change. It is anticipated that all the work will be completed by May 24th.
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SW Blvd.
Due to a BNSF Track failure, SW Blvd between N. Henning Street and S. Tremont Street will be close approximately one hour from this notice and will remain closed for approximately 6 hours will BNSF crews repair the tracks.
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U.S. 73/K-7 over Piper Creek Bridge
On Thursday, May 1, a project began to replace the bridge on southbound U.S. 73/K-7 over Piper Creek (located between Leavenworth Road and Parallel Parkway) in Wyandotte County. Project work includes replacing the existing 24-foot (2 12-foot lanes only) slab bridge structure with a 40-foot (2 12-foot lanes with 8-foot shoulders) haunch slab structure. Work will take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours.
Crews will begin by installing traffic control and temporary traffic signals at U.S. 73/K-7 and Leavenworth Road intersection. Then sometime in mid-May, northbound and southbound U.S. 73/K-7 traffic will be placed side by side, one lane each direction, in the northbound U.S. 73/K-7 lanes from Parallel Parkway to Donahoo Road throughout the project duration.
Traffic will be directed via signs, cones and arrow boards through the project work zone. There will be a posted speed limit of 55 mph through the project work zone throughout the project duration.
Drivers should expect delays, primarily during heavy peak time commutes, throughout the project duration. Updated traffic information for this project and all Kansas City Metro projects can be viewed online at: www.ksdot.org/kcmetro/laneclose.asp.
Pyramid Contractors (Olathe, KS) is the primary contractor on this bridge replacement project with a total contract cost of $1.844 million. The scheduled completion date for the entire project is late September 2014, weather permitting.
This project is funded by T-WORKS, the transportation program passed by the Kansas Legislature in May 2010. Find out more about this and other T-WORKS projects at: http://kdotapp.ksdot.org/TWorks/.
For more information on this project, please contact Kimberly Qualls, Northeast Kansas Public Affairs Manager at (785) 640-9340, or Kevin Kellerman, Construction Manager, Bonner Springs at (913) 721-2754. (KDOT Project #73-105 KA-2092-01)
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Gibbs Road Over I-635
EXPECT DELAYS! WEEKDAY & OVERNIGHT LANE/RAMP CLOSURES: The following lane/ramp closures are scheduled for demolition work on the Gibbs Road Bridge over I-635 beginning on Monday, May 5. All northbound and southbound I-635 lane closures will take place between Speaker Road (on the north end) to Merriam Lane (on the south end) in Kansas City, KS (Wyandotte County). See news release below for detailed project information.
Bridge demolition will be handled through a series of steps. First crews will use a piece of equipment called a breaker to literally break up the sections of the bridge deck that are not over the actual traffic lanes during daytime hours this week. Next, they will saw and then remove pieces of the bridge (via a backhoe and dump truck operation) that would normally be over traffic during the overnight hours this week. Then early next week, crews will remove the bridge girders via a crane operation during the overnight hours with short-rolling roadblocks for I-635 traffic. This work is all contingent on weather, so we will keep you updated as needed.
Monday, May 5, 2014: 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Southbound I-635 will be reduced to TWO OPEN lanes
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Northbound I-635 will be reduced to TWO OPEN lanes
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Northbound I-635 will be reduced to TWO OPEN lanes
9:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m. (Tues., May 6) Northbound I-635 will be reduced to ONE OPEN lane
Tuesday, May 6, 2014: 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Southbound I-635 will be reduced to TWO OPEN lanes
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Northbound I-635 will be reduced to TWO OPEN lanes
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Northbound and southbound I-635 will be reduced to TWO OPEN lanes
9:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m. (Wed., May 7) Northbound and southbound I-635 will be reduced to ONE OPEN lane
Wednesday, May 7, 2014: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Northbound and southbound I-635 will be reduced to TWO OPEN lanes 9:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m. (Thurs., May 8) Northbound and southbound I-635 will be reduced to ONE OPEN lane
Thursday, May 8, 2014: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Northbound and southbound I-635 will be reduced to TWO OPEN lanes
9:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m. (Friday, May 9) Northbound and southbound I-635 will be reduced to ONE OPEN lane
Friday, May 9, 2014: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Northbound I-635 will be reduced to TWO OPEN lanes
Monday, May 12, 2014: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Northbound and southbound I-635 will be reduced to TWO OPEN lanes
9:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m. (Tues., May 13) Northbound and southbound I-635 will be reduced to ONE OPEN lane
Ramps from eastbound and westbound I-70 to I-635 and from K-32 to southbound I-635 will be closed. Traffic will follow a marked detour via to 18th Street Expressway.
There will be rolling roadblocks for southbound I-635 traffic throughout the overnight hours to allow for the removal of bridge girders.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Northbound and southbound I-635 will be reduced to TWO OPEN lanes9:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m. (Wed., May 14) Northbound and southbound I-635 will be reduced to ONE OPEN lane
Ramps from northbound and southbound I-35 to I-635will be closed. Traffic will detour via I-35 to 18th Street Expressway to I-70.
There will be rolling roadblocks for northbound I-635 traffic throughout the overnight hours to allow for the removal of bridge girders.
Updated daily traffic information for this project and for the entire Kansas City Metro Area can be viewed online any time at: www.ksdot.org/kcmetro/laneclose.asp.
The Kansas Department of Transportation urges all motorists to be alert, obey the warning signs, and "Give 'Em a Brake!" when approaching and driving through the project work zone. The scheduled completion date for the entire project is early September 2014, weather permitting.
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