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Wyandotte Health Foundations Donates $1 million to Healthy Campus Program
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 ENews SourceUnified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas
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Holland Secures $1 Million for Health Campus
William Epperheimer, President and CEO of the Wyandotte Health Foundation, presented Mayor Holland with a $1 Million donation during the Mayor's Town Hall meeting last Thursday. The donation will go towards the construction of the proposed Healthy Campus in downtown Kansas City, Kansas.
"The Foundation is pleased and honored to play a significant role in the development of a Healthy Campus that will improve the physical environment of our older Downtown area," said Epperheimer. "Our mission is to promote and improve the health of Wyandotte County citizens, particularly the indigent, through grants and collaborative efforts and we believe the Healthy Campus advances that mission."
The Mayor was joined by Board Chairman Leon Logan and Immediate Past Chairman, Dr. Ray Daniels as they unveiled the check in front of a standing room only crowd. The Board of the Foundation expressed its hope that the Campus would include a primary care clinic and/or an urgent care clinic to serve the uninsured and medically underserved residents of the area.
The site being reviewed for development is near Big 11 Lake at the intersection of State Avenue and 10th Street, where planning has begun for a new grocery store and community center. Those two anchor projects not only offer $30 million of economic development in a location that has a strong need for investment and growth, but offer residents additional access to healthy food and fitness options.
"I can't thank the Wyandotte Health Foundation enough for supporting the vision of a Healthy Campus in Downtown KCK." said Mayor Mark Holland. "My hope is that this development will serve as a national model for healthy living in an urban area. The Foundation's partnership will be pivotal to helping us realize this exciting vision."
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ANDA Donates to UG for Community Improvements
The Argentine Neighborhood Development Association has donated more than $675,000 in cash contributions, property and community recreational improvements to the Unified Government.
The contributions include: the donation of the property valued at $500,000 for a new Public Safety Campus; $10,000 cash donation to the KCK Police Department for new office equipment; improvements to Vega Field, including three new park benches and two concrete pads for existing benches; new interior lighting for the restroom facilities; and improved tennis courts at Emerson Park which will include resurfacing of the courts, new fencing, nets and lighting.
The contributions and improvements were made possible by leveraging the multi-million dollar redevelopment project that ANDA is engaged in on the 17 acre brownfield site located in Argentine. ANDA raised$1.6-million in funds as part of a public/private partnership to build a Save A Lot grocery store on Metropolitan Avenue, a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Grocery and construction of the Simmons Villas 22-unit senior living project.
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May is Mental Health Month
WyCo agencies offer broad range of services to address mental health needs of kids and adults
Two related mental health agencies are available in Wyandotte County to address behavioral and emotional health needs of children, adolescents and adults.
PACES, serving youth and families, and Wyandot Center, serving adults, date their founding to 1953 when the Wyandotte County Child Guidance Center was established in Kansas City, Kan.
By 1957, the agency added services for adults, and became the community mental health center serving Wyandotte County, known then as the Wyandot Mental Health Center. In late 2008, children's services adopted the name "PACES." In 2010, through a corporate restructuring, PACES and Wyandot Center were brought under the umbrella of Wyandot, Inc., a parent company providing back-office and support services. Each agency has its own staff and Board of Directors.
"What's important is that residents of Wyandotte County know that we have a strong history of service and the current infrastructure to serve the mental, behavioral and emotional needs of persons of all ages," explains Pete Zevenbergen, Wyandot, Inc. president and CEO.
PACES
PACES serves 3 to 22 year olds and families. Services include case management, therapy (individual, group and family), psychiatric and medication services, free parenting classes, psychosocial groups for skills development and the Exchange & Visitation Center for families separated by divorce or conflict. Recently, PACES began offering First Steps, a mental health program for preschoolers to help them develop age-appropriate behaviors and emotions and be prepared for entry into kindergarten.
PACES offers services at multiple locations in Wyandotte County - schools, family homes, churches and recreation centers. PACES office locations include:
- 1301 North 47th St., Kansas City, Kan.
- 1620 S. 37th St., Kansas City, Kan.
- 7840 Washington Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
More information can be found at www.paceswc.org or by calling 913-563-6500.
Wyandot Center
Wyandot Center provides comprehensive outpatient services for adults experiencing anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. These services include a range of therapy (individual and group).
Persons with persistent and serious mental illness have access to community support services: case management, psychiatric and medication services, peer support, attendant care, hospitalization screens, supported employment and supportive housing.
Wyandot Center offers several options for persons experiencing a mental health crisis.
- 24-hour Crisis Line; 913-788-4200.
- Walk-in Crisis Clinic at the 1301 North 47th Street, Kansas City, Kan., location; currently open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Schedule changing to Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., starting June 2.)
- The new Rainbow Services crisis stabilization resource at 2205 West 36th Ave., Kansas City, Kan., open 24/7 and offering a sobering unit, crisis observation unit and crisis stabilization unit.
- In addition to the North 47th Street and Rainbow Services locations, Wyandot Center offers intake and therapy at 7840 Washington Ave., Kansas City, Kan.
Call 913-328-4600 for information about Wyandot Center services or visit www.wyandotcenter.org.
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Kansas City Regional Bikeway Plan
MARC is working with area 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.
Scope of work
The scope of the Kansas City Regional Bikeway Plan covers four key areas:
- Evaluating existing bikeway and trail plans, programs and policies.
- Analyzing the bikeway network.
- Identifying regional bikeway and trail network priorities.
- Developing supportive tools and resources.
Some of the steering committee's initial goals for the plan are to:
- Expand the MetroGreen system where appropriate.
- Develop a new Regional Bikeway Network map that includes not only current bikeway systems but also greenways and planned expansions of the system.
- Develop a process for identifying high-priority regional bikeway and trail investments.
This planning effort will be coordinated with the current update of Transportation Outlook 2040 -
the metropolitan area's long-range transportation plan - to help clarify regional priority investments and
implementation strategies.
Upcoming public meetings
The team will host four public meetings to seek additional input into the plan.
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 Rm.
200 E 3rd Street, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
Learn more at http://bit.ly/1jAS96i
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CVB Holds Annual Tourism Luncheon
The Kansas City Kansas Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc (KCK CVB) celebrated another successful year at its annual Tourism Celebration on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. The luncheon was held at the Jack Reardon Convention Center, 520 Minnesota Ave., in Kansas City, KS. Approximately 165 people were in attendance, including elected officials and tourism industry professionals. Four awards were presented to the following tourism advocates and organizations.
The Tourism Event of the Year Award was presented to the 2013 AT&T MLS All Star Game, held July 31, 2013 at Sporting Park. The award was presented by Jimmy Lopez, Cabela's Kansas City and a former member of the KCK CVB Board of Directors. The MLS All Star Game was a sell out with 21,175 in attendance and ticket buyers from 36 states. The game was broadcast worldwide with over 250 credentialed media covering the match for local, national and international publications. Combined US and Spanish viewership of the game was over 616,000. The award was accepted by Chris Wyche, Executive Vice President of Operations for Sporting KC.
The Tourism Organization of the Year Award was presented to Dave & Buster Kansas City. The award was presented by Matt Lawrence, General Manager of Great Wolf Lodge and a member of the KCK CVB Board of Directors. Dave & Buster's was one of the original businesses to open at Legends Outlets KC. It currently has 125 employees and in 2013, did just under 9 million dollars in sales, while hosting over 620 corporate and social events. The award was accepted by Greg Jackson, General Manager of Dave & Buster's.
The Tourism Advocate of the Year Award was presented to former Unified Government County Administrator Dennis Hays. The award was presented by Gary Ortiz, Assistant County Administrator for the Unified Government and a member of the KCK CVB Board of Directors. Mr. Hays was thanked for his many years of service and significant contributions to tourism. "Kansas City, KS is the number one tourism spot in the state of Kansas for a reason: and a large part of that reason is named Dennis Hays" stated Mayor Mark Holland. Mr. Hays retired from the Unified Government in March of 2014. The award was accepted by Dennis Hays.
The Excellence in Hospitality Award was presented to Justin "Doc" Shobe, Corporate Account Manager for Kansas Speedway. Doc was unable to attend the award ceremony due to commitments at Kansas Speedway for the upcoming race weekend, but KCK CVB staff presented the award in advance of the luncheon in front of his Kansas Speedway colleagues. The award recognized Doc for his support and partnership with the bureau while showing professionalism, hospitality and exceptional customer service to all visitors.
The theme of the Tourism Celebration was "Kansas City Kansas - Insanely Fun", chosen because Kansas City KS was recently named by Guinness World Records as the home of the World's Tallest Waterslide, Verruckt at Schlitterbahn Waterpark Kansas City. Verruckt, which means "Insane", measured in at 168', 7". Also, debuted at the Tourism Celebration were several short video vignettes created by the KCK CVB to pique the interest of potential visitors to Kansas City, KS. The videos may be viewed on the KCK CVB's website at www.visitKansasCityKS.com.
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Wyandotte County Historical Museum
Celebrate Your Birthday at the WyCo Historical Museum
Whether you are 2 or 102, you will enjoy the clean facilities and atmosphere celebrating local history within a beautiful park setting!
Each party will have admission for 50. A non-refundable $50 deposit is due at the time of your reservation. The deposit will be applied to the total cost of your party. In the event that you need to cancel your party, the Wyandotte County Historical Museum will make every attempt to reschedule at a more convenient time.
A Wyandotte County Historical Museum Birthday Museum Party includes:
Cost: $100
- Admission to the museum for 50 people (including adults and children)
Two hours of play and party:
- Enjoy the first 60 minutes exploring the museum exhibits and hand-on activities
- Celebrate the last 60 minutes in our auditorium
- Tables and chairs provided
- Host family is responsible for providing the food and drinks and must clean up after the party
- Host family may set up 30 minutes prior to the event
- Museum will be supervised by museum staff who can answer questions and facilitate your experience
To book a reservation, please call Jennifer or Trish at 913-573-5002. Deposit will be due the week of booking the reservation.
Wyandotte County Historical Museum LOCK-IN
Join us at this all night lock-in at the Wyandotte County Historical Museum on July 18, 2014 from 7 p.m. until 8 a.m. July 19! You provide one adult (minimum 21 years of age) to spend the night with your child(ren), and bedding.
We provide a safe night of fun at the museum, tour, hands-on projects, evening snacks and a movie.
Ages: 8 - 12 years of age girls (boys will be on a different date, July 25)
Check-In Time: 6:45 p.m. Museum doors are locked at 7p.m.
Cost: $25 per child (no charge for the one parent)
Reservations required. Payment must be made prior to event. For more information contact Trish Schurkamp, (913) 573.5002.
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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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I-70 from 18th Street to the KS/MO State Line
EXPECT DELAYS! WEEKDAY OVERNIGHT LANE CLOSURES: Eastbound and westbound I-70 from 18th Street to KS/MO State Line (Wyandotte County) will have overnight lane/ramp closures for resurfacing and pavement marking work during the week of May 12-17 beginning at 7:00 p.m. and reopening to all traffic at 6:00 a.m. the following morning as outlined below.
Monday, May 12-Tuesday, May 13
Westbound I-70 and westbound I-670 will be reduced to ONE OPEN LANE from KS/MO State Line to 18th Street
Tuesday, May 13-Wednesday, May 14
Eastbound and westbound I-70 will be reduced to ONE OPEN LANE from 18th Street to KS/MO State Line. Eastbound I-70 will be completely closed and detoured via I-670 for approximately two hours for paving work.
Wednesday, May 14-Thursday, May 15
Eastbound I-70 will be reduced to ONE OPEN LANE from 18th Street to James Street
Thursday, May 15-Friday, May 16
Eastbound I-70 will be reduced to ONE OPEN LANE KS/MO State Line to 18th Street and there will be varying short-term ramp closures.
Friday, May 16-Saturday, May 17
Eastbound and westbound I-70 will be reduced to ONE OPEN LANE from KS/MO State Line to 18th Street. Eastbound I-70 will be completely closed and detoured via I-670 for about two hours for sealing/sawing work.
Traffic will be directed through the project work zone via signage and cones. There may be one or two lanes closed and varying ramp closures on I-70 during the overnight closures that are scheduled to take place between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. As well, there be some daytime lane closures as needed.
Updated daily traffic information for this project and for all of the Kansas City Metro Area can be viewed online, 24/7 round the clock 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.
This resurfacing and pavement marking project is resuming work after the 2013 winter shutdown period. Overall project work is scheduled to be completed in June 2014.(KDOT Project #70-105 KA-3282-01)
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