General Meeting Notice

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General Meeting Notice

Tuesday, September 10, 2002
7:00-8:00 p.m.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,
18th and Washington Blvd.
(Enter through back door in the alley)

Our guest speaker for this month will be Paul Davidson, from Congressman Dennis Moore's office. He will discuss housing development in Wyandotte County. He will also answer questions on housing, veterans' affairs, and other topics.

Tax Incentives for Older Homes

The Kansas State Historic Preservation Office has scheduled a presentation on tax incentives for the rehabilitation of historic buildings. Owners of buildings over fifty years old are encouraged to attend this meeting to learn if their property might qualify for funding.
The meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 17th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish Hall. For meeting information please contact the Landmarks Commission at 913-573-5750 or the Wyandotte County Historical Society & Museum at 913-721-1078.

Donations Accepted

I coach youth T-ball and Softball in Kansas City. If during your spring or fall cleaning you come across balls, gloves, or bats that you no longer need I will accept any and all donations. My name and phone number is: Rich Lilley: 371-7065.

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Westheight Annual Fall Picnic

"Out West -- Texas Style" Saturday, September 21st, 2002 - 4:30 to dark

Register today for our picnic and cook-off. HWNA will furnish our Bar-B-Q brisket and drinks. Neighbors need to bring a salad, vegetable, or dessert to complement our Western theme and feed eight or more. Your dish will automatically be entered in the cook-off, and prizes will be awarded. Come dressed and ready to eat, talk and line dance!
Final date to register is the 16th.
Click here for Picnic registration form .

2002 HWNA Activity Dates

September 10, General Meeting
September 21, Fall Picnic
October 1, General Meeting
October 30, Halloween Party
November 5, General Meeting - Election of Officers
December 3, Children’s Christmas Party
December 3, General Meeting and Christmas Party

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Code Corner

by Mary Smith

As summer comes to an end please take a look around your property so that our neighborhood stays clean and attractive. If you have any appliances that have refrigerants in their systems (refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers) that need to be discarded please call Deffenbaugh Disposal, 631-3300, and ask for Residential Dispatch.
Disposal of large items such as furniture, appliances, ten tires (without rims) and unlimited number of trash containers may be placed curbside to be picked up with your weekly trash collection.
Sept. 28th, Oct. 26 and Nov. 16th are free disposal days at the Forest View Landfill, 4800 Kaw Drive for Wyandotte County residents (ID required). For information call Forest View Landfill (913) 573-5400. If you have a tree that needs to be trimmed up this would be a great time to work on this project.
The UG Target-of-the-Month is Graffiti. The only graffiti I have to report is in the park, so let me know if there are other areas: 371-4895. Thanks for all your help.

New at St. Paul's - Yoga Classes

We are excited to offer yoga classes every Tueday evening, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., from September 24 through November 12. (8 sessions). Come bend, stretch, and limber up for life! The instructor is Helen Cates from Penn Valley Community College. Advance payment of $50 for the eight classes is to be given to the instructor. You should bring your own mat, which can be purchased at Walmart, etc. Register by bringing your check (made payable to Helen Cates) to Barbie VanMiddlesworth, or place it in her mailbox.

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Calling All Ghouls and Goblins

Our annual Halloween Parade and neighborhood trick-or-treating will be held on Wednesday, October 30th, starting at 6 p.m. Each year the number of families participating has grown, and we expect quite a large turnout this year. Because of this, the children's event committee is asking for volunteers to step forward a little earlier this year. In particular, we are asking families who participate to volunteer assistance.
We need:
> Parade supervisors
> Refreshment table assistants
> Game organizers
> Judges for the costume contest
If you can help us out, please call Kim Hannigan at 371-7065. Two of your neighbors have handled most of the children's events for the past two years. They need your support if events like the Halloween Parade, the Christmas Party and the Easter Egg Hunt are to continue!

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Meet a Neighbor

Wayne Walden is our current HWNA Past President. Wayne and his wife Carolyn live at 2310 Washington Blvd.
WHEN did you move to Westheight? Wayne and his bride moved here in 1987 from a home on Orient Drive just behind Donnelly College.
WHY did you move to Westheight? Carolyn fell in love with the house when she attended its estate sale.
Do you have children, grandchildren or pets? They have four children ( 3 guys and 1 girl), three grandchildren and one on the way. They also have a chocolate labrador retriever dog.
What are your occupations? Wayne has been employed for twenty-eight years with the Board of Public Utilities as an Associate Engineer. Carolyn is employed by the Unified Government.
What are your hobbies or passions? Wayne reads non-fiction and history and loves boating. They spend time out on the lake on their pontoon boat. Carolyn volunteers at the Wyandotte County Historical Society and Museum.
Name your favorite KC restaurant. Wayne says the 45-minute drive north to Excelsior Springs is worth driving to go to the Wabash. It has great barbecue and onion rings.
Name your favorite KC site. Wyandotte County Lake.
What is the best part of Westheight for you? The friendliness of the neighborhood.

Introducing Tom and Pam Gordon who live at 2208 Washington Blvd.
WHEN did you move to Westheight? The Gordons are new to our neighborhood; They moved here this May, from Johnson County.
WHY did you move to Westheight? Pam says it was by accident. They wanted an older home located in a "cozy" neighborhood. They actually were looking at the property next door and were told that the neighbors were selling, so they bought the neighbors' home instead.
Do you have children, grandchildren or pets? Pam has a married son who's in the area and Tom has two children. No grandchildren yet, but Pam says she is ready.
What is your occupation? Pam is multi-talented but currently is not employed except by home as she is working on it non-stop. Tom is the Midwest Area Regional Manager for Lumenis. He sells lasers to surgeons and hospitals.
What are your hobbies or passions? Both Tom and Pam love antiques. Tom also loves to dance and Pam says he is good. Pam prefers to read or play the piano.
Name your favorite KC restaurant. Pam says they "just love" the food in KC. They are enjoying eating at local places here in KCK.
Name your favorite KC site. They both enjoy the Nelson Art Gallery.
What is the best part of Westheight for you? The people. Welcome to Westheight!

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Meet a Neighbor