Kiowa County / Greensburg 1-7-08 to 1-9-08

KIOWA COUNTY/GREENSBURG
Public Information Update
Monday, January 7, 2008 – Wednesday, January 9, 2008

PRAIRIE LAND FOODS
Prairie Land Foods is a Kansas based program that is committed to helping others and to give the opportunity to volunteers to stretch their food dollars. Volunteer work is anything you do out of kindness and do not get paid for.
The sign-up for the January food packs is through January 7th.

Contact the Health Department at 620-723-3156, Extension Office at 620-723-2156, or District Court at 620-723-3317 for more information. Stop by to sign-up for a food pack.

COMMODITY FOOD PICK UP
Government surplus commodities will be distributed in Greensburg on Wednesday, January 9th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Trailer located at 205 S. Oak St.

Commodity pick up is scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday of each month throughout 2008.

To be eligible for commodities, your household’s total monthly income must be below:
Household of One $1,107
Household of Two $1,484
Household of Three $1,861
Household of Four $2.238
Household of Five $2,615
Household of Six $2.992
Household of Seven $3,369
Household of Eight $3,746
For each additional family member add $377.00

HONOR GREENSBURG WOMEN
Zonta International is a professional international women’s club advancing the status of women worldwide. Each year in March the organization honors outstanding women in their communities. In the past, the Topeka Zonta Club has honored outstanding news anchors, state senators and representatives, directors of non-profit agencies, and others who have contributed so much to Topeka and the State of Kansas.

This year, Zonta Club of Topeka voted unanimously to honor the outstanding women of Greensburg. In March 2008, Topeka Zontians will travel to Greensburg to recognize the outstanding efforts of Greensburg area women. To nominate an outstanding women, pick up an application at the Kiowa County Health Department and the Kiowa County Extension Office.

POTLUCK LUNCHEON
2008 will be Great for Greensburg Potluck Luncheon! Come join us on Friday, January 11th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Iroquois Coffee House. Bring your favorite dish to share. All are welcome to attend! Tableware will be provided.

KIOWA COUNTY CHAMBER ANNUAL MEETING
The First Annual Meeting of the Kiowa County Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, January 12th at 7p.m. at the Broadhurst Student Center in Haviland. This will be a banquet meeting and our guest speaker will be Congressman Jerry Moran. Seating is limited so get your tickets early. You can purchase tickets at any of the five Kiowa County bank locations in Mullinville, Greensburg or Haviland.

COUNTY HEALTH FAIR
Kiowa County Health Department in conjunction with the Kiowa County Memorial Hospital will hold a small Health Fair on Thursday, January 10, 2008. The event will be held at the Carriage House, 723 S. Elm from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. Comprehensive blood work will be drawn. Please pre-register for the health fair by calling the Kiowa County Health Department at 620-723-2136. The blood work will be free of charge to Kiowa County residents.

BIG WELL GIFT SHOP
The Big Well Shop has reopened! Hours are Tuesday – Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The State Christmas ornament featuring Greensburg has arrived. New gift items are arriving daily so check back often to see our new selection.

GREENSBURG CITY GOVERNMENT
· City Hall Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. .
· City Hall Phone Number is 620-723-2751. Please call if you have questions.
· City Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. Council work sessions will be held on the Wednesday prior to Council meetings. The meetings and work sessions will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held in the Kiowa County Meeting trailer, located directly west of the courthouse square.
· Greensburg Planning Commission meetings are held Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Kiowa County Meeting trailer, located directly west of the courthouse square.
· Greensburg Trash Routes are running. North/South streets are picked up on Mondays and East/West streets are picked up on Fridays.
· Moving out of Keller Estates? Notify city hall so utilities can be shut off. Without notification, the City will continue to bill for water and electricity.

COFFEE TIME!
Come join neighbors and friends for coffee every Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Iroquois Center Annex Building, located just behind the Iroquois Center at 610 E. Grant St. For more information, call 620-723-2272.

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME
SCKTRO welcomes anyone who has electrical, plumbing, or interior finish skills to volunteer by signing up at the Greensburg office on the east edge of Davis Park. This is an opportunity to help your neighbors and friends with their repair/rebuilding needs.

KIOWA COUNTY GOVERNMENT
· County Offices are located on the square. Hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
· Court Services and County Attorney are located in the beige trailers located to the north of the courthouse. Hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
· County Commission meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and the last working day of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Kiowa County Meeting trailer located directly west of the courthouse square.
· South Landfill hours are Monday – Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The landfill is now charging $3.50 per cubic yard for debris.
· North Landfill will only accept clean concrete. If the concrete has any metal or other debris mixed then it must go to the South Landfill.

CHURCH SERVICES
· Lighthouse Worship Center is meeting in their temporary facility located at 804 W. Wisconsin. Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m. Worship and Children’s Church starts at 10:45 a.m.
· First United Methodist Church is meeting in their temporary facility located at 600 W. Lincoln. Worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Contact Pastor Mayhew at 620-723-3338 with questions or concerns.
· Catholic Church is meeting in their temporary facility located at 215 W. Morton at 10:45 a.m.
· First Baptist Church is meeting in their temporary facility located at Kyle’s farm ½ mile east, ½ mile north and ¼ mile east of Greensburg. Church begins at 10:50 a.m.
· Peace Lutheran Church is meeting in their temporary trailer at 321 S. Walnut at 11 a.m. For more information, call 620-388-4952 or 620-672-8380 or 620-548-2249.
· First Christian Church is meeting at the Equity Exchange in Mullinville at 10:30 a.m.
· Faith Tabernacle is meeting at the temporary Kiowa County Memorial Hospital each Sunday at 10 a.m.
· Greensburg Mennonite Church is meeting at the Mullinville High School Auditorium at 10 a.m.

GREENSBURG AA
Greensburg AA meetings have resumed. Meetings are held on Wednesday nights at 8:00 p.m. at the Elmore Heights meeting room. For more information call 620-450-7496.

SAFETY:
· Curfew Hours remain in effect. For youth under 16 years of age, 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. For youth 16 – 18 years of age, 12 a.m. to 5 a.m.
· Treat ALL power lines as if they are live. Call 911 if you observe an arcing power line.
· Respiratory protection is recommended for all workers. Dust masks and safety glasses are available at the Health Department on the square.
· Burning is prohibited in the Greensburg city limits. In rural areas, follow county ordinances. Burning is strongly discouraged in high winds.
· Protect yourself with gloves, hard-soled shoes or boots. If you have a cut or scratch that does not heal normally, seek necessary medical attention.

CONTRACTOR/RECONSTRUCTION INFO
· All contractors must register at City Hall between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. Contract work is prohibited without registration and/or license. Contractors are responsible for hauling jobsite debris and must plug any sewer lines.
· Building permit applications are available at the Building and Codes office on the square. Hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. Call 620-723-4109 for information about required documentation and information.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
· JOBS IN GREENSBURG: Greensburg residents are being considered for employment. Those interested can visit the KansasWorks office at 123 E. Wisconsin, FEMA trailer E, or by calling Amber or Christina at 620-723-2030 or 620-388-4993. Hours are Monday –Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Health benefits are provided.
· Sonshine and Rainbows Discovery Center is looking to hire a child care provider. You must be at 18 years old and love working with infants, toddlers and older children. Please call (620) 723-3324 or pick up an application at the temporary trailer located at 600 W. Lincoln, Greensburg.

DISASTER ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
· Salvation Army warehouse has closed. Vouchers are still available. Contact Deb Folkerts at 620-388-4684.
· USDA Rural Development – Greensburg office is located in the FEMA trailer E, located just southwest of the courthouse square. Office hours are 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday, night appointments upon request. Please call 785-628-3081 ext. 4 or 1-800-338-5546 for more information.
· Contact U.S. Representative Jerry Moran for assistance with the federal government at 620-665-6138.
· Kansas Housing Resources Corporation is offering several housing reconstruction assistance programs. Call 785-296-5865 or log on to www.kshousingcorp.org.
· Kansas Assisting Recovery Efforts (KARE) is a grant funded outreach project serving the counties of Kiowa, Edwards, Comanche, Pratt and Stafford. Call 785-313-6123 or 1-866-327-6578 or e-mail kare1_project@yahoo.com with questions.
· South Central Kansas Tornado Recovery Organization is providing repair and rebuilding assistance, volunteer labor, donated goods and spiritual and psychological referrals for individuals and families. For more information, call 620-862-5882 or stop by at 201 N. Main St., Haviland.
· United Methodist Recovery Center is located at 322 N. Main in Haviland. Hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Come sign-up for volunteer assistance with clean-up and repair or reconstruction. For more information, call 620-862-5422.
· Hudson Oil Company, H.B. Hudson, founder will provide every family rebuilding or remodeling within the city limits of Greensburg $700. See Tom Corns at the Greensburg State Bank to pick up the application.