Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Monday, September 28, 2009

Donated food helps pets and owners

".....Free bags of cat and dog food saved Gayla Pritchett from having to hand over Kiki, Mia, Spencer and Ladybug to an animal shelter.

Out of work for nine months until last week, she couldn’t afford to feed her two cats and two Chihuahuas. Spay & Neuter Kansas City stepped in and fed the pets for her...."


HOW TO HELP

Drop off donations at Spay & Neuter Kansas City, 59th Street and Troost Avenue, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. For Saturday times, call 816-353-0940. Donations also can be dropped off at Brothers Pets, 4015 Sterling Ave. in Independence.

For more information, go to www.snkc.net or www.volunteams.org.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

2009 Good Neighbor Award

2009 Good Neighbor Award

You are cordially invited to the Good Neighbor Award’s presentation on Saturday, October 10, 2009, at 1:00 pm -3 pm in the Robert J Mohart Multi Purpose Focus Center 3200 Wayne, KCMO. Immediately following the presentation will be Kansas City Neighborhood Advisory Council’s (KCNAC) candidate forum.

The following are the names of local residents who have provided a substantial service to our community.

Ray Barber-Shoal Brook II
Is a talented, generous, concerned neighbor and willing handy man that maintains the quality and safety of Shoal Brook II neighborhood.

George and Pearl Burns- Marlborough Heights
Unofficial neighborhood watch for the neighborhood, picks up litter to keep the neighborhood clean and is always helping and willing to help any neighbor.

Doug Collins-East Swope Highlands
Keeps the grass mowed on the ROW along the heavily speeding traffic on Gregory Boulevard.

Terry Everley-Marlborough Renaissance
Fondly known through out the neighborhood as Mr. Terry, cuts the weeds in the ROW around the traffic stop signs, checks on the neighbors, willing to lend a hand to help others, picks up trash, repairs the neighborhood’s children’s bicycles and mentors those without male role models, also informally block watches.

Wayne Fair-Wendell Phillips
For over a year, this gentleman took an entire summer and cut down limbs and branches that were impeding traffic, goes around and picks up trash, cuts the grass of those who can't maintain their yards. Cooperates with the police to keep trespassers and drug sales and users from being able to do their business on vacant properties. He takes away all the dumped tires and just has literally, single handedly changed the appearance of the Beacon area. He even travels down to the Vine Street area.

Tammy Gay-Waldo
Mows the lawn for the neighbor whom is recovering from surgery, collects and donates paper goods to the City Mission, actively engaged in the homes association, blocks watch captain, organizes block parties and created the butterfly garden.

Marquita Henry-Foxtown West
Ms Henry assist with countless neighborhood clean-ups and that she “has used a shovel and the blue bags to work through the neighborhood to pick-up trash”.

Tim Johnston- Briarcliff
By himself has walked approximately 1 mile in distance to pick up trash along 169 highway at the Briarcliff Parkway exit in Kansas City, Missouri. He has collected more than 50 each 40 gallon bags of beer bottles, water bottles, pop cans, paper products, car parts, Styrofoam and other litter since Feb 2009. Mr. Johnston recycled the refuse he could and his neighbors assisted his efforts to dispose of the waste properly.
City staff eagerly contacted MODOT to advise their organization of Mr. Johnston’s efforts and highly recommended that 1) Adopt a Highway dedicated to Mr. Johnston and 2) a NO MORE TRASH $1000 litter fine sign be posted in the area he has been cleaning. MODOT will also provide a safety vest and trash bags to assist them in keeping that area clean.

Minnie Mitchem- Noble
She continues to pick up litter and trash all over the Noble neighborhood for more than 35 years.

Sharon Mohler- Armour Hills
Mother of 5 young children, takes the time to clean out the neighbors house after a fire, trims the large shrubs in Arbor Villa Park, clears weeds and mows the yard of one of the elderly when he is not up to it, organizes block parties and informally block watches.

Darryl Rider-Hertz Rental 800 e 18th, KCMO 64108
Mr. Rider donated equipment to the Friendship Baptist Church Block-by-Block clean up to help with their efforts.

Steve Shawhan- East Swope Highlands
Picks up litter frequently along the heavily speeding traffic on Gregory Boulevard.


Venessa Huskey Wates
Neighborhood & Community Liaison
Neighborhood Services Division
Neighborhood & Community Service Department
voice (816) 513-3019
fax (816) 513-3201

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Holidaymart


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Friday, September 4, 2009

Kansas City Neighborhood Advisory Council seeks residents for 2010 election

The City of Kansas City, Mo., Neighborhood Advisory Council is seeking candidates for its 15-member council. The council addresses proposed City policies and programs and makes recommendations to the director of the City’s Neighborhood and Community Services Department.

The council consists of two members from each of the City’s six council districts and three at-large members. Interested residents must apply by Sept. 25, and registered neighborhood organizations will then elect candidates to represent their areas.

Applications are available at http://www.kcmo.org/neigh/Application2009.pdf, or at the Neighborhood and Community Services Department, City Hall, fourth floor, 414 E. 12th St.

Advisory Council members are expected to attend monthly meetings, meet with groups in their regions and participate in other related events, including public hearings and forums to discuss key issues and receive input on a variety of community matters.

Candidate eligibility requirements include being able to prove residency, not having any outstanding warrants or delinquent taxes, being a registered Missouri voter and not having any conflicts of interest with the work of the advisory council.

The advisory council also provides feedback to the mayor, City Council, city manager and all department directors regarding the concerns and perceived impacts of decisions that affect Kansas City neighborhoods.

For more information about the Neighborhood Advisory Council or to have an application mailed to you, call Shalisha Boles, Neighborhood and Community Services Department, (816) 513-3200.

Shalisha Boles
Neighborhood and Community Services
Administration
816-513-3200

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Housing Seminar Sept. 12th.

DOES THE IRS OWE YOU A REFUND?

The Internal Revenue Service is looking for people in Missouri and Kansas who have refunds coming but whom the Postal Service couldn't find. Most of the refunds are for 2006. If you find your name on these lists, go to the IRS Web site, www.irs.gov. Click "Individual," then "Where’s My Refund?" Instructions will guide you.

H1N1 presentation by KC Health Dept.

Villa Ventura hosts H1N1 presentation by KC Health Dept.

Senior Star at Villa Ventura Retirement Community announced today an upcoming free presentation on the H1N1 Virus, presented by the Kansas City Health Department.

The presentation will be held at
Senior Star at Villa Ventura,
12100 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO
on Saturday, September 12, at 10:00 a.m.

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Use 3-1-1.


The 3-1-1 Action Center is your central point of contact for City services.
If you need information or have questions about the City, contact the Action Center by dialing 311. If you need to request a City service or report a problem with City services, contact the Action Center.

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Emergency Home Repair Program

Emergency Home Repair Program application period extended

The City of Kansas City, Mo., Housing and Community Development Department has extended the application period for the Emergency Home Repair Program until Oct. 30, or until funds have been exhausted. The original deadline for the program was July 31.

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