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What's Happening This Week?
February 8 - 14, 2010
Open meetings:
- The Arena Sales Tax Oversight Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Feb. 8 at 615 N. Main.
- The Sedgwick County Commissioners will participate in a retreat to discuss the 2011 budget from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 9 at 7750 N. Wild West Drive in Park City.
- The Physical and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board will meet at noon, Feb. 9 at Starkey offices.
- The Water Well Advisory Board will meet at 8:30 a.m., Feb. 10 at the Sedgwick County Code Enforcement office located at 1144 S. Seneca, Wichita.
- The Advisory Council on Aging, will meet at noon, Feb. 10 at 2622 W. Central, 3rd floor.
- The South Central Technology Education and Training Association Facilities Committee will meet at 3:30 p.m., Feb. 10 at the National Center for Aviation Training.
- The Corrections Advisory Board will meet at 8 a.m., Feb. 11 at 905 N. Main.
- The Sedgwick County Association of Cities (SCAC) will meet Saturday Feb. 13 at Eastborough City Hall.
- The Suicide Prevention Coalition will meet at 8 a.m., February 12 at 635 N. Main.
- The South Central Technology Education and Training Association Finance Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Feb. 12 at the National Center for Aviation Training.
Please click here to access information about advisory boards and contact Sedgwick County Communications and Community Initiatives with questions about these meetings and events - 660-9370.
Commissioners' Corner
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What are the Commissioners Doing in the Community?
- Visit "Commissioners Around the County."
- Read Second District Commissioner Tim Norton's "A Word in Edgewise" column.
- The commissioners recently attended the opening of the new INTRUST Bank Arena.
2010 Legislative Platform
Sedgwick County commissioners and staff members play an integral role in the legislative process by communicating issues of primary importance in Sedgwick County at the local, state and federal levels.
The Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners approved the 2010 Sedgwick County Legislative Platform at the December 9, 2009, commission meeting.
Click here to read the 2010 Sedgwick County Legislative Platform. If you have questions or comments, please e-mail communications@sedgwick.gov or contact your county commissioner.
H1N1 Flu
Click
here for up-to-date H1N1 information and clinic locations for Sedgwick
County residents.
H1N1 Influenza Sedgwick County Response phone number: 316-660-5558.
FREE H1N1 flu vaccine is available to all individuals in Sedgwick County. The Health Department's FREE H1N1 Vaccine Clinic is typically open Monday-Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (unless vaccine runs out). The Vaccine Clinic is located at the Wichita Mall (4095 E Harry Street, 67218).
Around the County
Housing Department to Relocate
The Sedgwick County Housing Department will relocate their offices to 4019 E. Harry in Wichita in effort to better serve clients. The move will take place Feb. 10 and all housing services offered through Sedgwick County will be available at the new location, including Section 8 assistance. Click here for more information about the Sedgwick County Housing Department.
"Freedom" to be released in memory of deputy etheridge
The Eagle Valley Raptor Center and Exploration Place would like to invite the public to see the release of "Freedom" - a juvenile bald eagle that has been recovering a gunshot wound it received in December 2009. The release will be at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13 on the banks of the Arkansas River outside Exploration Place.
A video entitled "American Eagle" will be shown inside Exploration Place at 2 p.m. The video is about two families of bald eagles on the Mississippi River that tells about their struggles and triumphs. The release of "Freedom" is in remembrance of Sedgwick County Sheriff's Deputy Brian Etheridge who tragically lost his life in 2009 protecting Sedgwick County residents.
I-File Internet Personal Property Filing
I-File Internet
personal property
filing can be used for both business and individual personal
property owners. The
deadline for I-File Internet personal property filing is March 15, 2010.
To avoid late filing penalties, you
will need to file the property return on or before March 15.
Register of Deeds Now Accepts Passport Documents
Sedgwick County Register of Deeds is pleased to announce that it now accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 N. Main, Suite 415, Wichita, KS. Click here for a step-by-step guide to obtaining a passport via the Sedgwick County Register of Deeds.
State Budget Cuts Affect County Services
The governor of the State of Kansas has announced intent to reduce funding to local governments as a means to limit further state debt. These budget cuts will affect Sedgwick County services in various ways. Click here to view a preliminary list of estimated monetary impact on county services. This list may change as more information becomes known.
Public Safety
Severe Weather Safety Program
Severe weather soon will be upon us. Are you prepared? Sedgwick
County Emergency Management presents a program developed by the National Weather
Service to help educate Sedgwick County citizens about severe weather and ways
to stay safe. The severe weather safety classes are FREE of charge for Sedgwick
County residents. Click here
for a list of times, dates and locations of the classes.
Emergencies In Sedgwick County
Sedgwick County's Online Emergency Log. Sedgwick County Emergency Management also encourages citizens to invest in a NOAA weather alert radio and to tune into local television and radio stations for information on emergencies effecting Sedgwick County.
Keep Up with County News
news releases
Sedgwick County departments are always working for you, so there are always new developments and information to learn about. Use the link below to stay updated on what's taking place throughout the county. Click here to read Sedgwick County news releases.
Videos
Sedgwick County makes it easy to find out what county departments are doing in the community through the ease of video. Click here to view Sedgwick County videos.
Environmental Tip
Every
Degree Helps
A programmable thermostat can help greatly reduce your heating and cooling bills. In the winter, turn your thermostat down a few degrees when you're not at home. And, try turning it down just one or two degrees when you are home to save energy; this is less noticeable than a drastic change, but still effective.
For more tips, visit Sedgwick County Environmental Resources online.
Recreation in Sedgwick County
The
Adventures of Mr. Potato Head
Travel around the world and beyond with the much-loved character Mr.
Potato Head. In this colorful, hands-on exhibit, designed especially for
young visitors ages 3 to 8 years (but many adults will enjoy it too!),
visitors will join him on treks to outer space, an archeological dig, the
sea and the jungle.
The exhibit is designed to develop school readiness and academic skills for
young children, focusing on literacy, problem solving, mathematics, science
and social studies. It is based on developmental milestones set by the
National Association for the Education of Young Children and national
academic standards.
Visit www.exploration.org for more
information and to purchase tickets.
Winter hours and Winter Wednesdays are here!
Winter hours at the Sedgwick County Zoo are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. Visit the Zoo any Wednesday through February and enjoy $2 admission.
Do something wild! Become a member of the Sedgwick County Zoo. Visit www.scz.org for more information and to purchase your membership.
Health Alerts
"stomach flu" (Norovirus) outbreak
Over the last few weeks, many Sedgwick County residents have become ill due to a norovirus ("stomach flu") outbreak. This “stomach flu” is not related to the seasonal or H1N1 flu, which are respiratory illnesses caused by influenza viruses. To learn more about norovirus, and what you can do to help protect yourself and your family, click here. The fact sheet is also available in Spanish.
healthy recipe
Need an idea for a healthy recipe? Try this Tuna Salad Wrap. At less than 300 calories per serving, this sandwich is great for the whole family!
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