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For only $30.00 you get this:
June 2008 Menu
1.5 lb. Rib Eye Steaks (4 x 6 oz)
1.5 lb. Hamburger Patties (4 x 6 oz)
2 lb. Pork Riblets
4 lb. Individually Quick Frozen Chicken Leg Quarters
2 lb. Breaded Chicken Tenders
20 oz. Supreme Pizza
1 lb. Mild Italian Sausage
2 lb. French Fries
16 oz. Sliced Carrots
16 oz. Mixed Vegetables
32 oz. Borden 2% Reduced Fat Shelf Stable Milk
6 oz. Pancake Mix
15 oz. Pork and Beans
14 oz. Ketchup
7.5 oz. Macaroni & Cheese
Dozen Eggs
Dessert Item
Orders Due: Monday, June 09, 2008
Please note that some host sites have earlier order deadlines.
Please contact your local host site for that information.
Distribution Day: Saturday, June 21, 2008
We Accept Food Stamps (EBT).
Click here to find your HOST/DISTRIBUTION site.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
May AM Networking Event
http://www.southtown.org/stc/node/208
This month, M&I Bank, 8840 State Line Rd., is hosting an AM Networking on Wednesday, May 28 from 8am to 9am. Plan to attend, see the facilities, hear what’s happening in the community, and make new friends/customers! Light refreshments will be provided.
For further details, please contact:
Southtown Council
Waldo Area Business Association
Brookside Business Association
6814 Troost Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64131-1509
Phone-(816) 523-5553
Fax- (816) 333-1022
This month, M&I Bank, 8840 State Line Rd., is hosting an AM Networking on Wednesday, May 28 from 8am to 9am. Plan to attend, see the facilities, hear what’s happening in the community, and make new friends/customers! Light refreshments will be provided.
For further details, please contact:
Southtown Council
Waldo Area Business Association
Brookside Business Association
6814 Troost Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64131-1509
Phone-(816) 523-5553
Fax- (816) 333-1022
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES
Classes will be on Wednesdays, through the month of June
Time: 4:00 – 7:00
Cost: $60.00
For details contact:
Heather Cairns
Certified Licensed ASL Interpreter
Alpha Pointe
7501 Prospect
Kansas City, MO 64132
Phone: (816) 237-2057
Fax: (816) 237-2065
hcairns@alphapointe.org
Friday, May 23, 2008
Bulky Collection Clarification
Bulky collection pick-up rules
The City of Kansas City, Mo., Public Works Department is notifying residents that in the interest of improving service for all residents, it has increased the enforcement of rules associated with the Bulky Item Collection Program. Residents placing non-bulky items at the curb will receive notification that their items do not qualify for collection. Non-bulky items will be left at the curb. If non-bulky items are placed in a pile with bulky items, all items are likely to be left at the curb. Crews will not separate the material for collection.
An item qualifies as bulky if it is too large for regular trash service. Typical bulky items are refrigerators, stoves, freezers, dishwashers, dryers, sofas, chairs, desks, tables, doors and carpet.
The City does not consider an item to be bulky if it can be accommodated by regular trash service. Non-qualifying items are bags of trash, boxes of trash and remodeling debris. Such items should be placed in a trash bag for regular trash collection and weigh less than 40 pounds.
The City advises residents with debris resulting from remodeling and construction projects too large to be accommodated by regular trash service to inquire with private solid waste companies.
The rules for the Bulky Item Collection Program have been in place for many years and are observed by many residents. The decision to increase enforcement is due to a significant increase in the number of non-bulky items placed curbside. This increase has resulted in a significant delay and added expense to the program.
For a complete listing of the City’s rules regarding bulky item collection or for more information about regular trash, recycling and solid waste collection, visit www.kcmo.org/trash or call the 3-1-1 Action Center, a division of the City Manager's Office, (816) 513-1313 or 311.
Media inquiries about trash, recycling and solid waste services should be directed to Dennis Gagnon, public information officer for the Public Works Department, (816) 513-2659.
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Trash pick-up delayed, City offices closed May 26
In observance of Memorial Day, trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day and City of Kansas City, Mo., offices will be closed. The 3-1-1 Action Center, a division of the City Manager's Office, also will be closed for the holiday.
Residents who usually have Monday trash collection will receive this service Tuesday, May 27. Residents who usually have Friday trash collection will receive this service Saturday, May 31.
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For more information about solid waste collection services, visit http://www.kcmo.org/trash or call the 3-1-1 Action Center at 311 or (816) 513-1313.
The City of Kansas City, Mo., Public Works Department is notifying residents that in the interest of improving service for all residents, it has increased the enforcement of rules associated with the Bulky Item Collection Program. Residents placing non-bulky items at the curb will receive notification that their items do not qualify for collection. Non-bulky items will be left at the curb. If non-bulky items are placed in a pile with bulky items, all items are likely to be left at the curb. Crews will not separate the material for collection.
An item qualifies as bulky if it is too large for regular trash service. Typical bulky items are refrigerators, stoves, freezers, dishwashers, dryers, sofas, chairs, desks, tables, doors and carpet.
The City does not consider an item to be bulky if it can be accommodated by regular trash service. Non-qualifying items are bags of trash, boxes of trash and remodeling debris. Such items should be placed in a trash bag for regular trash collection and weigh less than 40 pounds.
The City advises residents with debris resulting from remodeling and construction projects too large to be accommodated by regular trash service to inquire with private solid waste companies.
The rules for the Bulky Item Collection Program have been in place for many years and are observed by many residents. The decision to increase enforcement is due to a significant increase in the number of non-bulky items placed curbside. This increase has resulted in a significant delay and added expense to the program.
For a complete listing of the City’s rules regarding bulky item collection or for more information about regular trash, recycling and solid waste collection, visit www.kcmo.org/trash or call the 3-1-1 Action Center, a division of the City Manager's Office, (816) 513-1313 or 311.
Media inquiries about trash, recycling and solid waste services should be directed to Dennis Gagnon, public information officer for the Public Works Department, (816) 513-2659.
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Trash pick-up delayed, City offices closed May 26
In observance of Memorial Day, trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day and City of Kansas City, Mo., offices will be closed. The 3-1-1 Action Center, a division of the City Manager's Office, also will be closed for the holiday.
Residents who usually have Monday trash collection will receive this service Tuesday, May 27. Residents who usually have Friday trash collection will receive this service Saturday, May 31.
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For more information about solid waste collection services, visit http://www.kcmo.org/trash or call the 3-1-1 Action Center at 311 or (816) 513-1313.
5th on the 5th: May 30th
5th District Neighbors:
This quarter's meeting will feature Director of Emergency Management, D.A. Christian. He will answer questions on the recent inclement weather and emergency procedures. We will also host the Truman Medical Center Health Van and of course, your 5th District Councilmembers, Cindy Circo and Terry Riley.Gina Boucher
Aide to Councilwoman Cindy Circo
5th District At-large
816.513.1633
gina_boucher@kcmo.org
Construction begins on new police station
News from City Hall: Construction begins on new police station
Phase I of construction began this week on the City of Kansas City, Mo., Police Department's Metro Patrol Station. Construction is expected to last through fall 2009.
The new building is located at East 77th Street and Prospect Avenue and will replace existing operations at 1880 E. 63rd St. The 27,500-square-foot facility was designed in conjunction with the Police Department and will provide space for administrative functions, line functions, detention and control and public outreach.
The project was designed to be an environmentally sustainable project that will achieve a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design silver rating. The Capital Improvements Management Office, a division of the City Manager's Office, is managing the project.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
May 24th: Calling ALL Senior Homeowners, Caregivers and Families of Senior Homeowners
A SPECIAL INVITATION
(If you are not a Senior Homeowner, share with one)
Calling ALL Senior Homeowners, Caregivers and Families of Senior Homeowners
to an Aging In Place Event presented by InnerLight, Inc.
When: May 24, 2008 (Saturday)
Where: The Shops On Blue Parkway
4401 Blue Parkway (Kensington and Blue Parkway )
Kansas City, MO
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Information, Food, Prizes
Some of our giveaways are:
$25.00 Food Gift Card - Sun Fresh Market
1 slab of Ribs from LC's Bar-B-Que
Hair Care - Wash & Set - La Miere Salon
Certificate for Mammogram
Sonic Gift Cards
Gift from Gifts, Etc.
Go Green Bags to 1st 20 Senior Homeowners
See you on May 24, 2008
Please share with other senior homeowners.
You have questions - we will have the answers.
(If you are not a Senior Homeowner, share with one)
Calling ALL Senior Homeowners, Caregivers and Families of Senior Homeowners
to an Aging In Place Event presented by InnerLight, Inc.
When: May 24, 2008 (Saturday)
Where: The Shops On Blue Parkway
4401 Blue Parkway (Kensington and Blue Parkway )
Kansas City, MO
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Information, Food, Prizes
Some of our giveaways are:
$25.00 Food Gift Card - Sun Fresh Market
1 slab of Ribs from LC's Bar-B-Que
Hair Care - Wash & Set - La Miere Salon
Certificate for Mammogram
Sonic Gift Cards
Gift from Gifts, Etc.
Go Green Bags to 1st 20 Senior Homeowners
See you on May 24, 2008
Please share with other senior homeowners.
You have questions - we will have the answers.
Home and Neighborhood Safety Program May 28th
Please come to a program about safety for your home and neighborhood sponsored by St. Peter’s Local Organizing Committee of CCO. A police officer will present safety tips and will speak to what is happening in the neighborhoods around St. Peter’s Church.
The program is Wednesday, May 28th, at 7:00 pm at St. Peter’s Legacy Center on the southwest corner of Rockhill Road and Meyer Boulevard .
Please invite your friends and neighbors to attend.
Hope to see you Wednesday!
The program is Wednesday, May 28th, at 7:00 pm at St. Peter’s Legacy Center on the southwest corner of Rockhill Road and Meyer Boulevard .
Please invite your friends and neighbors to attend.
Hope to see you Wednesday!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Monthly May Meeting Notes
Please click the link below to review the WGNA Monthly Meeting notes for May.
http://wgnakc.googlepages.com/WGNA-MonthlyMeetingMinutes-2008.05.1.doc
http://wgnakc.googlepages.com/WGNA-MonthlyMeetingMinutes-2008.05.1.doc
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Alphapointe and Audio Reader Ribbon Cutting
Alphapointe Association for the Blind and the Kansas Audio Reader Network are partnering. The Audio Reader Network is a free radio reading service for the visually impaired living in KS and western MO. There will be a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, May 13, 1:30pm at Alphapoint, 7501 Prospect Ave. Refreshments provided. Call Jennifer at 237-2099 to RSVP.
Friday, May 9, 2008
MARK YOUR CALENDARS - DUMPSTER DAY!
WHAT: Dumpster Day
WHERE: Union Hall
WHEN: May 31st
8am - 12 noon
WHO: Walnut Grove Residents
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Neighborhood Cleanup: May 31st
It's time for Spring Cleaning in WGNA.
Saturday May 31st, 2008. We will be having a Spring Neighborhood Clean Up.
Dumpsters will be available on site. Please bring your trash, leaves, brush, and proof of residence.
DATE: Saturday, May 31st, 2008
TIME: 8 am - 12 pm
LOCATION: Local Union 663 Hall
7820 Prospect Ave
Kansas City, MO 64132
No large appliances or Household Hazardous Waste materials are allowed.
If dropping off brush or leaves, please place in paper bags. Large trees or logs are prohibited.
Click here for more city drop off locations for waste materials.
Saturday May 31st, 2008. We will be having a Spring Neighborhood Clean Up.
Dumpsters will be available on site. Please bring your trash, leaves, brush, and proof of residence.
DATE: Saturday, May 31st, 2008
TIME: 8 am - 12 pm
LOCATION: Local Union 663 Hall
7820 Prospect Ave
Kansas City, MO 64132
No large appliances or Household Hazardous Waste materials are allowed.
If dropping off brush or leaves, please place in paper bags. Large trees or logs are prohibited.
Click here for more city drop off locations for waste materials.
5 tips to GO Green
In celebration of Earth Day, do some good for the planet...and for your budget.
1. Park It
Promote climate change and save some gas money simply by relying less on your car. If you have access to trains, buses, or subways, use them. If you don't, organize a car pool with coworkers. For those who simply can't avoid driving, changing your oil regularly will make your vehicle last longer, reduce the likelihood of costly engine trouble, and reduce emissions. Another way to effect climate change and save at the pump, if your employer will allow it, is to telecommute a couple of days per week.
2. The Green House Effect
Make sure you're using energy efficiently at home. Installing insulated high-performance windows and investing in energy efficient appliances (look for the Energy Star label) can save you 20-30% on your heating and cooling bill. A simple practice like moving your thermostat up two degrees in the summer and down two degrees in the winter could save 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year. If you have central air conditioning, don't close vents in unused rooms — most of the air will simply stay in the tubing, doing nothing to reduce your bill or lower emissions.
Set your refrigerator's temperature at 37 degrees and your freezer at three — many people set these temperatures much lower than necessary, wasting energy and increasing emissions. When it comes to cooking, a microwave uses far less energy than a conventional oven or stove. You can also cut energy costs and reduce the burning of gas or coal by line-drying your clothes. You don-t need to hang your laundry out in the back yard — simply put a line up in your bathroom or laundry room.
Make sure your household gadgets are powered by rechargeable batteries. This is far more economical than constantly replacing dead batteries and will reduce the amount of dangerous waste in landfills. Energy efficient light bulbs both last longer and reduce the amount of electricity needed to light your home. There's also the old trick of simply turning off the light when you leave a room.
3. Live Off the Land
If you have the space, the soil, and the green thumb, plant a garden to lower your food costs. Then fertilize it by starting a compost pile. This will reduce food waste and provide you with free, eco-friendly fertilizer. When you do buy food, go local and organic whenever possible. You'll be supporting eco-friendly farming as well as your local economy. Organic foods are not cheap, but consider joining a food co-op if one exists in your area. Co-ops and farmers markets usually sell organic or locally grown foods and are much less expensive than corporate grocery stores. One should also never underestimate the power of leftovers. Salvaging what's left on your plate prevents waste and the need to buy lunch.
4. Shop Responsibly
Meat is expensive for you and the fertilizers used in meat production are notorious carbon emitters. You also run the risk of eating meat tainted with pesticides and antibiotics. But the carnivorous environmentalists among us should take note: According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, simply eliminating one 3.5 ounce serving of beef, one egg, and one ounce of cheese from your daily diet will eliminate the need for 40 pounds of fertilizer.
Water may very well be the healthiest thing we can get for free, so why pay to get it out of a plastic bottle? Stop buying bottled water and invest in a simple filter for your kitchen tap. When you do buy heavily packaged groceries, make sure the packaging is recyclable. Then make sure you recycle it.
5. Cut the Paper
Even recycled paper requires an enormous amount of water and energy to produce. Eliminate the need for paper whenever possible. If you're a coffee drinker, try making your own at home. You won't produce any waste and the coffee maker will pay for itself with the money you save at coffee shops. Simply eliminating one three-dollar cup of coffee per day will save you almost $700 per year. Many cafes will also offer a discount if you bring your own mug. If 50 customers of a gourmet coffee chain were to use a reusable mug each day, they could help eliminate the need for 150,000 disposable paper cups daily. This equals 1.7 million pounds of paper, 3.7 million pounds of solid waste, and 150,000 trees a year.
Then there's junk mail. According to the Center for a New American dream, a nonprofit organization promoting responsible consumerism, the average American receives 11 pieces of junk mail each week. All that unsolicited mail amounts to 100 million lost trees a year. You can personally save two of those trees simply by removing yourself from as many mailing lists as possible. In most cases you will still be able to receive special offers through email. Many companies now offer electronic statements via email and online bill payment options. These solutions will help cut down on paper and save you money. Relying more on email and less on hand-written letters will have similar benefits for the earth and your budget. Add a footer to your outgoing emails encouraging recipients to forego printing them. When you do have to use paper, print on both sides as often as possible.
click here for more tips
1. Park It
Promote climate change and save some gas money simply by relying less on your car. If you have access to trains, buses, or subways, use them. If you don't, organize a car pool with coworkers. For those who simply can't avoid driving, changing your oil regularly will make your vehicle last longer, reduce the likelihood of costly engine trouble, and reduce emissions. Another way to effect climate change and save at the pump, if your employer will allow it, is to telecommute a couple of days per week.
2. The Green House Effect
Make sure you're using energy efficiently at home. Installing insulated high-performance windows and investing in energy efficient appliances (look for the Energy Star label) can save you 20-30% on your heating and cooling bill. A simple practice like moving your thermostat up two degrees in the summer and down two degrees in the winter could save 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year. If you have central air conditioning, don't close vents in unused rooms — most of the air will simply stay in the tubing, doing nothing to reduce your bill or lower emissions.
Set your refrigerator's temperature at 37 degrees and your freezer at three — many people set these temperatures much lower than necessary, wasting energy and increasing emissions. When it comes to cooking, a microwave uses far less energy than a conventional oven or stove. You can also cut energy costs and reduce the burning of gas or coal by line-drying your clothes. You don-t need to hang your laundry out in the back yard — simply put a line up in your bathroom or laundry room.
Make sure your household gadgets are powered by rechargeable batteries. This is far more economical than constantly replacing dead batteries and will reduce the amount of dangerous waste in landfills. Energy efficient light bulbs both last longer and reduce the amount of electricity needed to light your home. There's also the old trick of simply turning off the light when you leave a room.
3. Live Off the Land
If you have the space, the soil, and the green thumb, plant a garden to lower your food costs. Then fertilize it by starting a compost pile. This will reduce food waste and provide you with free, eco-friendly fertilizer. When you do buy food, go local and organic whenever possible. You'll be supporting eco-friendly farming as well as your local economy. Organic foods are not cheap, but consider joining a food co-op if one exists in your area. Co-ops and farmers markets usually sell organic or locally grown foods and are much less expensive than corporate grocery stores. One should also never underestimate the power of leftovers. Salvaging what's left on your plate prevents waste and the need to buy lunch.
4. Shop Responsibly
Meat is expensive for you and the fertilizers used in meat production are notorious carbon emitters. You also run the risk of eating meat tainted with pesticides and antibiotics. But the carnivorous environmentalists among us should take note: According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, simply eliminating one 3.5 ounce serving of beef, one egg, and one ounce of cheese from your daily diet will eliminate the need for 40 pounds of fertilizer.
Water may very well be the healthiest thing we can get for free, so why pay to get it out of a plastic bottle? Stop buying bottled water and invest in a simple filter for your kitchen tap. When you do buy heavily packaged groceries, make sure the packaging is recyclable. Then make sure you recycle it.
5. Cut the Paper
Even recycled paper requires an enormous amount of water and energy to produce. Eliminate the need for paper whenever possible. If you're a coffee drinker, try making your own at home. You won't produce any waste and the coffee maker will pay for itself with the money you save at coffee shops. Simply eliminating one three-dollar cup of coffee per day will save you almost $700 per year. Many cafes will also offer a discount if you bring your own mug. If 50 customers of a gourmet coffee chain were to use a reusable mug each day, they could help eliminate the need for 150,000 disposable paper cups daily. This equals 1.7 million pounds of paper, 3.7 million pounds of solid waste, and 150,000 trees a year.
Then there's junk mail. According to the Center for a New American dream, a nonprofit organization promoting responsible consumerism, the average American receives 11 pieces of junk mail each week. All that unsolicited mail amounts to 100 million lost trees a year. You can personally save two of those trees simply by removing yourself from as many mailing lists as possible. In most cases you will still be able to receive special offers through email. Many companies now offer electronic statements via email and online bill payment options. These solutions will help cut down on paper and save you money. Relying more on email and less on hand-written letters will have similar benefits for the earth and your budget. Add a footer to your outgoing emails encouraging recipients to forego printing them. When you do have to use paper, print on both sides as often as possible.
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