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Harvest of Festivals • FALL 2018
Enjoy De Soto’s Fall Festivals De Soto Days Sunflower Artfest KC Harvestfest & Food Crawl Cookin’ on the Kaw De Soto’s Sunflower Mural Home Building in De Soto 75 years of Pioneer 4-H Kaw/Kansas River Safety City of De Soto Section
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WELCOME................................................................. 2-3 DE SOTO’S FALL FESTIVALS
De Soto Days 2018................................................ 4-5 Sunflower Artfest & Musicfest............................ 6-7 Sunflower Mural in Downtown De Soto.......... 6-7 FALL EVENTS.............................................................8-9
Business news & events
New Businesses in De Soto.................................. 10
CITY OF DE SOTO Pages
New City Website.................................................... 11-12 2019 Budget.............................................................. 11-12 Comprehensive Plan Update................................ 12-13 Broadband Report.................................................. 12-13 De Soto Parks & Recreation................................. 14 Directory/Residential Development................... 14
BUILDING IN DE SOTO
Cottages of Possum Creek, Cherokee Woods, Arbor Ridge and K-Ten Place ............................ 16-21 Commercial Development.................................. 22 FAITH/ORGANIZATIONS & GROUPS..................24-25 Pioneer 4-H Celebrates 75 Years........................ 26-27
PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS/SAFETY
Election 2018/Public Library............................... 28 De Soto USD 232 School Calendar.................... 29 Kaw/Kansas River Safety....................................... 30-31
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You’ll find an ample amount of “Serene Beauty” within De Soto’s country roads, open fields and hometown community. It is nestled in between suburban Johnson County, eclectic Lawrence and vibrant Kansas City. Being formerly from the Chicago area, it was almost two hours to travel from downtown to the country. Here, twenty minutes can get you to places quickly via K-10, and only forty minutes via I-35, into Kansas City. The front and back covers of the Harvest of Festivals Issue are photographs of local De Soto fields. De Soto has cultivated my appreciation of rural life. So different from the South Suburbs and North Side of Chicago where I grew up and worked. I still enjoy urban life, but have grown to value the“Serene Beauty”of rural life. For over fifteen years I have photographed the area. This fall we also remember 9-11. A tragic day, when we can all recall that exact moment. At that time, I was inspired to do a booklet called “Walking through Tragedy” that was part of a remembrance service the following year. Through the years it became “Comfort my people.” The“Serene Beauty”of De Soto is shown throughout its photos. Pages begin with black and gray, move to full-color, and end in gold. This summer, while on vacation in Arizona I received an email from a wife requesting booklets. Her husband was one of two experienced climbers that tragically fell from Yosemite. Grace Chapel funded 1000 books that were given to each attendee at the Memorial Service. A powerful testimony to“Serene Beauty, God’s Word and Grace.” Don’t take for granted the everyday moments of beauty that surround us. Know they have brought comfort to others afar. Embrace our hometown, enjoy a neighborly wave along the roadside, our great volunteer community and kindred spirit. –Sincerely, Rose Comfort my people online https://issuu.com/walkingthroughscripture Printed copies http://www.walkingthroughscripture.com All proceeds go towards reprinting/distribution of Comfort my people.
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It’s time for our local celebrations kicking off Labor Day weekend with the 54th Annual De Soto Days Festival. Visitors of all ages will continue to enjoy the Country Nights & Western Lights theme, as the Committee Chairman, Heather Lucas, makes a subtle nod to a popular Midwest attraction. “One of the dynamics I’m trying to incorporate is to have the festival be a mini-Silver Dollar City experience,” Lucas explained. “I want you to be able to come with your family for free and not only have a good time and be entertained, but to learn and be able to walk away with something different.” A long-time De Soto Days tradition is the Grand Marshal– an individual who is acknowledged by what he or she does to impact the local community. Enter your nominee online at www.desotodays.com Begin the De Soto Days weekend festivities at Miller Memorial Park with the Midland Carnival on Thursday, Aug. 30 and Friday, Aug. 31 from 6-10 pm. On Saturday, Sept. 1, the carnival will open from 1-5 pm and again at 6 pm-10 pm. Wristbands will be available for purchase each evening and Saturday afternoon. Thursday only, wristbands will be at a reduced rate. On Saturday, wristbands can be purchased in 4-hour increments for the afternoon or evening hours. This year, Crafters, Vendors and Food Booths will open Friday from 6 pm-10 pm and Saturday 10 am-10pm. Food Booths will also be open Thursday 6 pm-10 pm.
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“The parade outdoes itself every single year for a small town parade,” Lucas said. “It is amazing, and it has something for everybody!” Parade lineup will start at De Soto High School parking lot. Registration will be available at the location, or register online at www.desotodays.com to participate. The parade will make its way from DHS to east on Penner Avenue/83rd Street and end at Miller Memorial Park. A local favorite in the parade is the Classic Car Cruise, which will line up at De Soto Baptist Church. Registration to participate will also be available at the location. After the NWCFD parade, follow the classic cars to Ball Fire Muster Field A at Miller Memorial Park Saturday 12:30 for the annual Classic Car Show. Pee Wee 4-12 yrs Fire Challenge Judges will be overlooking the Gear Challenge • House Relay parade in front of Wanda’s and Dummy Drag • Boot Walk Turner Hardware on 83rd Street. Awards include • Most Creative AWARDS & MORE! • Most Original • Best Performance • Best in Parade • Mayor’s Choice! Another parade favorite is the Tamborazo Original Mariachi Band on dancing horses. After the parade, the band and horses will continue performing at Miller Memorial Park until 1 pm!
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Saturday will continue providing visitors a small town Silver Dollar City-feel with some fun and interactive events and activities. Learn about the wonders of Blacksmithing with demonstrations. Checkout The Rub BBQ and learn all about barbeque, what you’ll need and classeses they offer. Get a balloon creation with Balloon Artist Amazing Christopher! And take a picture with the Western Stilt Walker from Theatre Tech Productions. For anyone who enjoys a good challenge, the Sports Challenge Contest will be in full swing as well. Those interested can sign up, play for prizes and, most importantly have fun!
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Sunflower Artfest & Musicfest The Barn at Kill Creek Farm SEPTEMBER 14 • 15 • 16 • 2018
This will be the 12th Annual Sunflower Art and Music Fest sponsored by the De Soto Arts Council, with many of your favorite Local Artists and New Artists as well. A familyfriendly event, appealing to the seasoned arts aficionado as well as someone just looking for that perfect piece to call their own. Talented Musicians will also entertain throughout the event performing a wide variety of music! Both local and regional artists will have art work on display in their tents, as well as in larger tents provided by the De Soto Arts Council. The annual juried Sunflower Exhibit Show, featuring Sunflowers in various media types, will be exhibited and for sale in The Barn. Children activities by the Pioneer 4-H Club, as well as Happy Valley Farm’s authentic apple press, will entertain kids while parents and grandparents enjoy viewing the arts. The De Soto Arts Council is pleased to sponsor the JCDS Emerging Artists booth again this year. The program was established to develop the skills of emerging artists, to help them reach their full potential and receive income through the sale of their work. Beautiful Cut Sunflowers, Pumpkins and Fresh Garden Items will be available for purchase at Bowlin Farms Booth. A variety of Food vendors will be available throughout the
weekend to delight your palette. Come relax and enjoy the beauty of the Barn, the art and the music. The ever popular beautiful Sunflower Posters will be available for purchase in The Barn with the newest edition by Danny Lane (2018) and past posters by Chun Wang (2017), JB Walker (2016), Linda Lane (2015), Michele Wade (2014), Dick Stein (2013), Michele Wade (2012), Chun Wang (2011) and Jim Walker (2010). All collector posters will be available for purchase at $20 each, unmated posters will be available for $10 each (as available). Proceeds help fund the De Soto Arts Council shows and events. Free Public Event. Hours: Friday, September 14 noon to 7 pm; Saturday the 15th, 10 am to 7pm; Sunday the 16th, 10am to 5pm The Barn at Kill Creek Farm, located at 9120 Kill Creek Road, just north of K-10 on Kill Creek Road in De Soto, Kansas. For information or to volunteer: desotoartsks@gmail.com or visit our web site at www.desotoartsks.org follow us on Facebook. submitted by Linda Lane De Soto Arts Council President Sunflower Artfest & Musicfest Chair
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Sunflower Mural enhances Downtown De Soto Emily Euler captured a breathtaking scenery of the Kansas sunset amid a field of sunflowers with her stunning artwork in downtown De Soto. The Sunflower mural, located on the east wall of the historic building at 33085 W. 83rd Street, was a community effort beginning with a concept by the building’s owner, Loya Beery. “For several years, my sister and I have wanted something creative and visual on that big, empty space on the east side of our 100-year-old building,” Beery said. The idea came to fruition when Beery’s grandson was in art class with Emily Euler at De Soto High School, and mentioned what a great artist she was. Coincidently, Emily worked at Wanda’s Roadside Cafe at the time, which is in the same building the mural is located on. Once they were introduced and Beery proposed the idea of the mural to Euler, both women set off to begin the creation of a masterpiece. “I was in AP Art my senior year. Coming out of that class, I felt like I could draw anything,” Euler stated. “So when she [Beery] brought this art project to me, I said “Yeah I can do that. I can paint on a wall, I’ve been painting (actually drawing) all year.’” Once Beery and Euler teamed up, ideas for the mural were discussed and Emily made her submission to the De Soto Arts Council (DAC) in June of 2017. The project was sponsored and funded by DAC, covering supply costs and an artist stipend. Emily’s monetary award was presented by the De Soto Arts Council, on August 6th in at the mural location in downtown De Soto. “Emily has just done a great job,” said Linda Lane, DAC
De Soto’s Sunflower Mural makes a great photo backdrop. Original Photo Collage and Painted Mural by Emily Euler
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President. “She’s tackled the project when the heat’s been unbearable and she’s been a real trooper.” Euler admits she didn’t expect the project to be as big as it was, but so far it has been one of her biggest artistic accomplishments.“I think that painting the mural to me meant that I could put my mark on the building and showcase something that I was good at, and share that with the community,” Euler said. The 2017 DHS graduate officially began painting soon after in mid-July. Euler completed a third of the project that summer before putting the mural on hold to begin her first semester at Emporia State University. “She [Emily] took a break to get her first year of college completed,” Beery stated. “Then as soon as school was out, she returned and began painting immediately.” In total, Emily painted for one month last summer plus a month and a half this year; working four to five days a week for approximately four hours a day. “I’m really thankful that I got the opportunity to do it [the mural] even though it was such a big project and it was more time-consuming than I thought,” Emily said. “I’m so glad that I got to do it for De Soto because it’s really a one-of-a-kind community, and the people here are amazing. So I just think it was the perfect fit.” Sunflowers had always been Loya’s vision for the mural, but it was Emily’s talent combined with her inspiration that truly brought the painting to life. When asked whether she’s ready to paint another big project any time soon, Emily replied she’s in “no hurry” to jump into another mural. “Drawing is in the backseat for right now,” she said. She’ll currently focus on her studies, majoring in business administration with a minor in math. She’ll work on artistic projects for family and friends.
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Discovering De Soto 54th annual De Soto Days Festival 2018 Labor Day Weekend at Miller Memorial Park Thursday Aug 30 • Friday Aug 31• Saturday Sept 1
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Come and enjoy the “Country Nights & Western Lights” beginning on Thursday evening at the Carnival. Food, Vendor Booths, Car Show, and Live Entertainment can be enjoyed throughout the weekend. Parade Saturday at 10 am www.desotodaysks.com See ad on back page and feature article on pages 4 & 5
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De Soto Family Fun 5K
Hosted by The Lucas Community Foundation New Location & Date for 2018
Monday • September 3 • Race begins 8am Lexington Lake Park 9000 Sunflower Road
Promoting Health, Fun and a Positive Community Connection! Registration Begins 7 am Race Begins 8 am Awards Ceremony 9:15 am Park Stage see our Ad below/center http://www.tlcfoundation.us/de-soto-family-fun-5k/ email ticfoundation.us@gmail.com
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Sunflower Artfest 2018 September 14-15-16 • The Barn at Kill Creek Farm
12th Annual De Soto Arts Council Fine Arts Show Sunflowers, Music Festival with Live Entertainment and Food Sunflower Exhibit, 4-H Children’s Activities see our Ad below Meet your local De Soto Artists! http://www.desotoartsks.org
Photograph by Danny Lane 2017 First Place Sunflower Exhibit
Collector Posters for Purchase Over 20 Artists Exhibiting Sunflower Exhibit in Barn Children’s Activities Musicfest with Live Entertainment
Great American Bank Appreciation Day! Friday September 14 • 11 am to 2 pm
Lunch from Steve’s Meat Market, Snow Cones and PRIZE Drawings
American Family Fall Family Fun Day Saturday September 22 • 11 am to 1:30 pm Blackhoof Park at Lake Lenexa
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Food, drinks, DJ, Balloon Artists, Face Painters, Bounce House
Happy Valley Farm Kaw Valley Farm Tour October 6 & 7 • 9 am to 6 pm Tour local Happy Valley Farm at 29080 West 95th Street with other farms throughout the Kaw Valley. Tickets and Information at http://www.kawvalleyfarmtour.org
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15th Annual Cookin’ on the Kaw– Friday, October 12 & Saturday, October 13 Riverfest Park 33440 W. 79th Street
The Nation’s best BBQ Competition Teams compete in De Soto. Public invited (Free admission/parking Food available for purchase). www.cookinonthekaw.com
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Oktoberfest at The Barn at Kill Creek Farm Saturday • October 27 • 9 am to 4 pm Fun Fall Market with your Favorite Local Food and Produce Vendors, Crafters, Artisans See our Ad at right and visit http://thebarnatkillcreekfarm.org
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The Barn at Kill Creek Farm Farmers Market Wednesdays through October 24th • 4:30 to 6:30 pm Enjoy Fresh, Local Produce and Food Vendors
De Soto Family Fun 5k
Lexington Lake Park Monday Sept 3 • Labor Day 2018
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Course goes around beautiful Lexington Lake Park on wide/paved sidewalk. For the Entire Family! Hosted by The Lucas Community Foundation
To include your Community Event email info@discoveringdesoto.com Submissions subject to available space and editor’s discretion.
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Kansas City’s Harvestfest & Food Truck Crawl
October 6 • 3 pm to 9 pm Riverfest Park 33440 W. 79th Street
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New for 2018 Hayrides by Happy Valley Farms, and Miss Harvest Pageant Food Truck Crawl with Great Food Variety Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Adult & Kids Costume Contest Pumpkin Carving Contest, Live Entertainment, Vendor Booths, and more! For event information and to sign up Visit our web site http://www.kcharvestfest.com/
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De Soto Baptist Church Community Events: 8655 Copeland Way • 913-585-1026 Visit our new web site: www.desotobaptistchurch.org
MOPS (Mother’s of Pre Schoolers) 2nd & 4th Wednesdays
. De Soto Baptist Church’s Pie Stand at the First meeting begins September 13th at 5:30 pm
Sunflower Artfest • September 14-16
Featuring home-made favorites: Strawberry-Rhubarb, Cherry, Apple, Toll-House Cookie, Pecan and more. Proceeds to American Baptist Women’s Ministries.
. Trunk N Treat • Saturday October 27 • 5 to 7 pm . All Church Thanksgiving Dinner • Sunday November 18
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Election Day! Tuesday, November 6 • 7am-7pm
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Annual LTMS Veteran’s Day Tribute Monday, November 12 • 8am
The public is invited to join Lexington Trails Middle School annual “Patriotic Assemby.” Students and guests honor and remember our service men and women.
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De Soto Alumni Scholarship Chili Saturday • November 10 • 5 pm to 9 pm De Soto VFW
Chili Dinner begins at 5 pm with Bingo following at 6:30 pm. Proceeds fund the 2019 De Soto Alumni/VFW Scholarships. $4,000 in Scholarships awarded in 2017 to seven DHS graduates. For more info email: cheerleaderdhs@yahoo.com
De Soto Baptist Parking Lot. For All Ages! Car Trunk Treats followed by hot dogs, s’mores and games. Inflatable Bounce House.
Following Thanksgiving Worship Service, preceeded by Choral Anthem. Giving gratitude for our Nation, Community and Church.
De Soto United Methodist Church Events:
. De Soto Days UMW Bierocks Stand
8760 Kill Creek Road • 913-583-1359 • www.desotoumc.org
Saturday September 1 Lunch-until we’re out
Stop by our United Methodist Women’s Booth during lunch and have one of our famous homemade bierocks!
. UMW Annual Fall Food & Crafts Sale Saturday October 6 • 9 am to 2 pm
Join us in our Fellowship Hall for the annual assortment of handmade crafts and foods that help benefit our ongoing mission and ministries.
. UMC Truck N Treat • Sunday October 28 • 3 to 5 pm Tricentury Bank Parking Lot
Kids of all ages are invited to come by the TriCentury Bank parking lot in their favorite costume to Trick or Treat in a fun and safe place. There’ll be lots of goodies and games and decorated trunks!
. UMC Election Day Dinner
Tuesday November 6 5:30 pm to 7 pm
A tradition since 1936. Enjoy a home-cooked meal of turkey, brisket, or meatballs with all the fixins’ $15 for adults $5 for children 3-12 and the super youngin’s eat free! Best deal this side of the Kaw!
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A Great Variety of Crafters Food & Produce Vendors Frenzel’s Bar-B-Que Family Fun The Barn at Kill Creek Farm 9200 Kill Creek Road in De Soto The Barn at Kill Creek Farm www.thebarnatkillcreekfarm.org
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New Businesses in De Soto Fail Faster is a new company designed to inspire youth
to pursue a meaningful career in the skilled trades. Started by Stan and Tracy Nice, with a majority of their careers in trades and technology. “Fail Faster helps youth “succeed sooner” with the idea of “try something–pivot–try something else.” Failure can point you in the right direction, and be a teaching tool,” said Tracy. Their mission is to build awareness about in-demand jobs that are within youth’s grasp by exposing them to a possible career path early on. Getting involved with hands-on experience helps with future career decision making. Professions include electricians, plumbers, welders, carpenters, mechanics, and many more. Why the need for these programs? Trades jobs are often overlooked as a serious career by young adults, resulting in lack of knowledge about the professions and lack of skill required for the job. The trades workforce, according to Stan, is shrinking. “The one thing that has always been a constant among employers is finding good employees from a technical and willing-to-work standpoint,” Stan said. The startup has in-school STEM programs taught by teachers tailored to 4th-8th graders. Fail Faster provides students the opportunity to apply what they learn through hands-on activities or field trips to learn more. “The theme seen throughout the programs is introducing kids to a new kind of hero,” Stan said. “The plumber, the electrician, the truck driver, the mechanic–those are all heroes; what they do to make our country run.” Those heroes, the Trade Professionals, are also an intregal part of this program. Fall Faster is seeking mentors to work
Johnson County Community College has also recognized the need for “preparing the next generation’s workforce for their future careers.” A new Career and Technical Education Facility is being constructed, housing many industrial and technologybased programs. http://www.jccc.edu/about/campus/campustransformation/career-technical-education-center.html
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The De Soto Chamber of Commerce/Economic Development Council new website will be online and ready to go in August. They worked with Candid Marketing and New Age Design in redesigning their website. Selected photos were also supplied by Discovering De Soto/RMB prints for website use.
Cookin’ on the Kaw BBQ Contest at Riverfest Park • October 12 & 13
Cookin’ on the Kaw is a KCBS Sanctioned and State Championship BBQ Contest sponsored by The Kansas City BBQ Store. Annual De Soto Chamber Sponsored Event. Free admission and parking for public. Food available for purchase Beer Garden
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http://www.cookinonthekaw.com
Cause Coffee featured on Channel 9
“A special thank you to KMBC/Channel 9 for a feature and giving us a voice in Kansas City!” said Tara Stuckey. It was exciting to see local “Cause Coffee” on Channel 9 News, recently aired several times throughout the day. Viewers learned about Cause Coffee’s generous giving through proceeds, which is located in De Soto at 33180 W. 83rd Street. Since opening, “generous giving” has included: Improving Schools in Nicaragua, Assisting an Arizona Indian Reservation for abused children Donating food to KC homeless Money for clean water well in Uganda Shipment of clothes/supplies for Haiti orphanage Fair Trade Items from Nicaragua and Indonesia. August and September Cause: Haiti Orphanage–Christmas pajamas and gifts for each baby and child. “And we thank all our customers for their contributions to our sales...we are all a team for a greater “cause,” added Tara. Channel 9/Cause Coffee link: https://www.kmbc.com/article/kansas-non-profit-coffeeshop-making-a-difference-worldwide/22567275
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Volume 2 Issue 3 FALL 2018
City Publication IN THIS ISSUE: 2019 City of De Soto Budget...........................11-12 New City Website.............................................11-12 Comprehensive Plan Update...........................12-13 Broadband Report............................................12-13 De Soto Parks & Recreation.................................14 Residential Development......................................14
City Information/Meetings 32905 West 84th Street P. O. BOX C De Soto, Kansas 66018 913-583-1182 913-583-3123 fax n CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS First and Third Thursdays at 7 pm
n CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Fourth Tuesdays at 6 pm
n MUNICIPAL COURT Second and Fourth Mondays at 6 pm
City Council and Planning Commssion Agendas and Minutes can be found on the City Website:
http://www.desotoks.us/government.html
New City Website
A fresh look, improved navigation and new interactive tools. One of the focus areas in the City’s Strategic Plan relates to our City’s public image. We understand that De Soto’s status and perception within the region and state plays an important role in our ability to pursue economic development and quality of life goals. Public communications, branding, and marketing are vital to advancing a positive image for De Soto.Toward that end, The City of De Soto will be launching a new website scheduled for October 4, 2018 incorporating a fresh look, improved navigation and new interactive tools. This spring, the City engaged the services of Manhattan, Kansas-based Civic Plus for the re-design, content management, and maintenance of the site. The new site will put detailed government news and information at the fingertips of residents, visitors, and businesses.
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www.desotoks.us
2019 BUDGET
Highlights of the City of De Soto 2019 Operating Budget approved at the public hearing on August 16, 2018. No single responsibility of a city’s governing body and administrative officials is more critical than the preparation and adoption of the annual budget. The budget is the principal policy management tool of the governing body, and sets the course for the organizational work plan and levels of service for the community. Economic activity within the City, new construction, and assessed valuations have accelerated during the past 18 to 24 months, and continued strength is projected for the next 12 months. Of note is an increase in assessed valuations of nearly 7.5% compared to last year. We have no reason to believe that the real estate market and building activity will not continue their three-year upswing. Regional consumer demand and confidence are expected to remain moderately strong throughout the next 18 months.
n Final valuations and mill rates As proposed, the budget represents
an overall decrease of 0.99 mills, representing approximately $77,100 in revenues. This total consists of a decrease of 0.43 in the General Fund, an increase of 0.13 in the Law Enforcement Fund, and a discretionary 0.690 mill reduction in the levy for the Debt Service Fund.
n Sales Tax Revenues Sales tax receipts have continued the impressive growth trend that began in the last half of 2016. 2017 sales tax collections exceeded 2016 by about 13.7%. Similarly, the first quarter of 2018 has exceeded the first quarter of 2017 by about 14%. It would be extremely aggressive to assume the trend will continue throughout the remainder of the year, so we have projected the 2018 sales tax collections at $1.635 million, which is an increase over the 2017 amounts of about 3.6%. n Windfall Revenues Included in the 2018 projections are two significant revenue windfalls. The largest of these is a $650,000 delinquent tax revenue that will result from the recent sale of a dormant residential subdivision. The second projected windfall is a $70,000 reimbursement from FEMA as part of the disaster declaration from the August 2017 wind storm. The 2018 yearend general fund balance is accordingly projected to increase by about $775,000. As indicated on the following page (Expenses Exceeding Revenues), the 2019 budget is crafted to put the windfall revenues to use without negatively impacting fund balances in future years. continued on page 12 11
BROADBAND REPORT
www.desotoks.us
Build Your Life With Us
CITY HALL 32905 West 84th Street 913-583-1182 fax 913-583-3123
Mission Statement
Providing adventure and lifelong opportunities for De Soto residents. Civic pride, collaboration and inclusiveness are hallmarks of our welcoming city where responsible growth is a goal. Responsive, accountable government working in the best of public interest. 2019 Budget continued from page 11 n Expenses Exceeding Revenues Usually, the aim of a yearly budget is
to balance proposed expenses with expected revenues, resulting in a nearzero or slightly positive change to the year-end fund balance. However, the proposed 2019 budget looks to put the increased sales tax collections and windfall revenues from 2018 to use on one-time allocations, or as-yet unspecified initiatives, which will be at the discretion of the Council. As a result, budgeted expenses in the 2019 general fund budget exceed the revenues by about $1.6 million, which will reduce the fund balance to prewindfall levels without negatively impacting future fund balance projections.
n Unspecified Initiatives The administration department in the General Fund includes $450,000 for unspecified initiatives. The Council engaged in some discussion during the budget formulation about what could be implemented with these funds, but elected not to formally commit to any particular projects. Below is a list of possible considerations, which had arisen from the Strategic Plan or other discussions during the process. Broadband Services Develop marketing and promotion tools Purchase of Public Works Facility Bathrooms at Riverfest Park Public art, Signage, or gateway entrance improvements Capital Improvements project that did not make the funding list Pedestrian Signal Crossings on Lexington Avenue at 91st Street, Wea Street and Ottawa Street
n Water and Sewer Rates The proposed 2019 budget includes
a 2.5% rate increase for water, and a 3.5% rate increase for sewer. These funds will be monitored through the end of 2018, and final rate increases will be set in January of 2019.
New City WebSite continued from page 11 The City’s website is the first impression many people have of De Soto. It also is the portal that allows community members to connect with local government from any location, at any time of the day or night.The redesign is intended to help keep the public engaged and informed, which is why this effort is so important to our overall community outreach efforts. Among the improved website features are: Key features will be accessed directly from a new, dynamic homepage that includes a “How Do I” tab, taking community members directly to the information they need with improved navigational organization. Consolidation of service functions into one place – for example, reporting of items for action by the City; payments; licenses. Searchable, dynamic Calendar of community meetings/events filtered by departments–easily added to personal Google, iPhone and other calendars. With a new look and feel, improved navigation, and a functional mobile design, the website overhaul will become an important part of the City’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and availability of information and resources, and advance our online presence.
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Increasingly, it is recognized that the availability and quality of broadband internet services in De Soto lags significantly behind the rest of the Kansas City region and has become a significant impediment to our economic growth and viability. Approximately one quarter of De Soto’s 6,200 residents have no access to broadband internet options. The majority of these residents live south of K-10. There have not been significant network expansions or upgrades to the data infrastructure in De Soto in more than a decade. The lack of investment in data infrastructure has left De Soto ill-equipped to meet the ever-increasing digital needs of our current and future citizens and businesses. In a recent broadband market analysis commissioned by the City, 69% of respondents reported that they were underserved by their present internet service provider, and 64% reported that De Soto’s internet service is not competitive with our counterparts in the region. Nearly 74% of those surveyed agreed that access to broadband internet services is necessary for economic growth, job growth, education, and a better quality of life. The market analysis only confirmed what civic leaders have known for many years – that broadband data service is vital to our community, and that our existing service providers are falling short of acceptable standards of service.
In 2016 the City formed an ad-hoc “Broadband Committee” consisting of City Council members and City Staff with the goal of increasing access to high speed data services throughout De Soto and possibly the surrounding areas. The Broadband Committee has subsequently established the following goal statement:
“The deployment of a data infrastructure network throughout all portions of the City, with gigabit internet service offered at a regionally competitive price point for residential and commercial customers.” Since its inception, the Broadband Committee has been actively engaged on several fronts to encourage broadband investment in our community. The committee’s efforts include reaching out to our existing internet service providers to encourage them to expand and improve
C O M P R E H E N S This year the City is overhauling our Comprehensive Plan, which is an important long-range planning document that will be used to guide De Soto’s future development and capital improvement decisions in De Soto. The Comprehensive Plan is the official document adopted by the Planning Commission and the City Council to serve as the legal and conceptual foundation of the City’s zoning code and all other land use policies and regulations within the City and its planning area. The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the community by preserving and protecting the social, economic, physical and environmental characteristics that comprise a community’s quality of life. A comprehensive plan is intended to be a rational land use guide to help direct future land use, zoning, subdivisions, and the quality, timing, and intensity of future growth.
their networks; working with our elected representatives at the state level to address the negative impacts of franchise legislation; encouraging internet service providers to consider building a network in De Soto; and investigating public-private partnerships to facilitate a fiber buildout. While the initial focus was to provide internet service to those living in unserved areas, it was quickly recognized that De Soto needed a comprehensive city-wide solution to prepare ourselves for the future. We don’t just want to catch up from the past, we want to get ahead for the future. The deployment of a data infrastructure network throughout all portions of the City, with gigabit internet service offered at a regionally competitive price point became the overall goal. In February 2018, the Broadband Committee recommended to the City Council that the City seek competitive proposals from internet service providers to build and operate a system that meets our service goals. We recognize that economic factors drive investment in private infrastructure and that private entities, by their nature, must defer to their bottom line. The City is therefore willing to consider the allocation of public funds or the construction of infrastructure necessary to incentivize a private partner. In May a request for proposals (RFP) was distributed to local and national internet service providers seeking a qualified partner to design, construct, deploy, operate, and maintain a network to provide broadband internet service to underserved and unserved residents and businesses throughout the community. We received several viable responses to that request, each having strengths uniquely beneficial to the community. The Broadband Committee is currently reviewing each of the proposals and will engage with the City Council and the RFP respondents to determine the best way forward, with the goal of starting construction of the network in 2019.
I V E
P L A N
De Soto Parks & Recreation www.desotoks.us/ parks-and-recreation.html
Register on-line for Activities & Sports and download informational flyers
2018 FALL Youth Activities Youth Basketball Clinic November 3, 10 & 17 Fee $20
Girls & Boys Kindergarten thru 6th grade
Tiny Basketball League Registration Deadline Saturday, November 3 Girls & Boys 1st & 2nd Grades Fee $30
Youth Basketball League Registration Deadline Saturday, November 3 Girls & Boys 3rd thru 6th Grades
2018 FALL Adult Activities
Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Fee $110 per team September/October Registration Deadline Friday, August 31 League Begins Monday, September 10 November/December Registration Deadline Friday, October 26 League Begins Monday, November 5
Fitness Classes Various Class Fees Download Informational Flyers on-line at: www.desotoks.us/parks-and-recreaton.html Session I September 6 – October 28 Session II October 30 – December 21
De Soto Aquatic Center
End of 2018 Season Information
Beginning August 12-September 2 Monday–Friday CLOSED Saturday & Sunday • 12:30 pm–6 pm Doggie Plunge Fee $3 Monday, September 3 • 1 pm–3 pm
U P D A T E
The 2018 De Soto Comprehensive Plan Update builds upon the City’s 2017 Strategic Plan and 2007 Comprehensive Plan. The 2007 Comprehensive Plan has served De Soto well. For example, significant water and sewer infrastructure investments have occurred under the 2007 Plan ensuring De Soto maintains its status as a full-service community. However, future infrastructure investments are still needed to facilitate development within the City’s current boundaries, as well as areas outside the City, such as the Sunflower property. City leaders have long viewed the future re-development of the Sunflower site as a logical expansion of the City’s territory and public services; and have been preparing to provide those services for many years. The Plan update will include future land use designations and infrastructure expansion recommendations necessary for the preservation of existing neighborhoods, commercial centers,
agricultural uses, and other significant community assets. It will also identify land uses and infrastructure needs for the future development or re-development of areas within and immediately surrounding the City, to include the Sunflower Property. The plan update has been underway since March, and initial public engagement phases have been conducted. In the coming months we will be compiling the results of the public engagements and establishing goals and objectives priorities. The final phase of the plan will involve future land use and infrastructure expansion planning.We expect the update will be complete by the end of the year. Regular plan update discussions will occur during monthly Planning Commission Meetings, the fourth Tuesday at 6 pm held at City Hall. 13
www.desotoks.us Build your life with us CITY HALL 32905 West 84th Street 913-583-1182 fax 913-583-3123 Mayor Rick Walker 913-NUMBER Home 913-357-7729 Cell City Administrator/Engineer Mike Brungardt, P.E. 913-586-5253 Direct 785-764- 8737 Cell City Attorney Patrick G. Reavey 913-586-5299 City Hall Direct Office 816-474- 6300 CITY BUILDING INSPECTOR Cameron Mauphmer 913-586-5252 Direct 913-210-9186 Cell CITY CLERK Lana McPherson 913-586-5250 Direct 913-689-8733 Cell CITY CODES & CIP MANAGER Walter Gardenhire 913-586-5263 Direct 913-940-8552 Cell CITY FINANCE OFFICER Bonnie Bennett 913-586- 5262 Direct CITY PLANNER Brad Weisenburger 913-586-5286 Direct CITY STREET SUPERINTENDENT Ron Creason 913-238- 0437 Cell City Shop 913-583- 3379 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/BUILDING CODE OFFICIAL Steve Chick, Sr. 913-586-5277 Direct WATER/SEWER SUPERINTENDENT Doug Smith 913-238- 0434 Cell Wastewater Plant 913-585-9956 WATER DEPARTMENT Water Plant 913-583-1749 UTILITIES Nancy Steele 913-583-1182 x112 Erika Carrillo 913-586-5270 Direct CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT Lori Murdock 913-441- 6907 Home 913-636-2679 Cell CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Rob Daniels 913-221-4498 Cell Kevin Honomichl 913-583-1623 Home Danny Lane 913-583-1471 Home 913-634-9150 Cell Kevin Ritter 913-208-5352 Cell PLANNING COMMISSION Richard Hemphill, Chair 913-585-1946 Home Ramona Allenbrand 913-782-3346 Home Bob Garrett 913-707-6284 Cell Linda Lane 913-583-1471 Home Ian McPherson 913-585-1827 Home Dennis Zwahlen, Jr. 913-424-4428 Cell PARK & RECREATION DIRECTOR Jay Garvin 913-586-5280 Direct 913-544-8073 Cell AQUATICS & RECREATION MANAGER Justin Huslig 913-586-5281 Direct 913-620-6629 Cell BUILDING MAINTENANCE Nate Johnson 913-626-6567 Cell MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK Kathy Bounds 913-586-5290 Direct CITY PROSECUTOR Amy R. Mitchell 913-782- 2720 CITY JUDGE Randy McCalla 913-390-1555 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Sara Ritter Director 913-583-1585 office 913-238-2206 cell
ANIMAL CONTROL Johnson County Sheriff 913-782- 0720 JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. Dispatch non-emergency 913-782-0720 emergency 9-1-1 JOHNSON COUNTY NORTHWEST CONSOLIDATED FIRE DISTRICT Todd Maxton Interim Fire Chief Fire Department non-emergency 913-583-3886 emergency 9-1-1
HONEY CREEK SANITATION Randy Weldon 785-423-1809 Cell
DE SOTO US POST OFFICE 33155 W. 83rd Street 913-583-1543 Monday-Friday 9am-11am 12:30pm-4:30pm Saturdays 9am-noon
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RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT This year has been a busy one in De Soto for residential development, with numerous projects in various stages of completion. The City has issued 17 residential construction permits through June of this year, which matches the total for all of 2017. We expect the trend to continue with residential construction throughout the fall and into 2019. The uptick in building activity is largely the result of a strong local and national economy, but also a result of a concerted effort on the part of the City Council and the Economic Development Council to make progress toward the Strategic Plan Goal of increasing De Soto’s population by proving incentives where appropriate and working to attract development in targeted areas of the City. Following is a summary of the ongoing residential developments in De Soto: n Possum Creek A 20-lot single family development near 84th & Ottawa Street. Planning approvals have been obtained, and the project is expected to begin construction this fall. The subdivision is a traditional neighborhood design with an alley and rear entry garages. n K-TEN Place Apartments 122-unit apartment complex in 15 separate buildings on Commerce Drive offering one and two-bedroom apartments. The site has been under construction for more than a year, and units in the first two buildings have been leased. It is expected that construction will be complete near the end of the year. n Cherokee Woods 39-lot single family development at Primrose and 84th Street. This subdivision has been vacant since infrastructure was constructed in 2007. It has recently sold to a new developer who intends to begin pulling permits in the next few months. n Arbor Ridge Phase II 47-lot single family development at 83rd and Laramie Street. Construction of the streets and infrastructure is now complete, and building on five lots has begun. n Arbor Ridge Townhomes 18-lot duplex development at 84th and Valley View Drive. Infrastructure is installed, and construction on two duplexes has begun. n Coker Hill 8-lot single family development on the north side of 83rd at Ingrid. All infrastructure is complete, and construction of four homes is underway. n Archadian Estates 36-acres at the southwest corner of 95th and Waverly. Property was annexed into the City earlier this year and has been rezoned for single-family residential development. No platting or other planning applications have been received at this time.
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KEEP DREAMING.
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RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT De Soto offers a variety of quality subdivisions, with new single family homes available in the mid-range market of $250,000-$350,000. Our current new developments include: (Shown from left to right on above map of De Soto) Cherokee Woods Cottages of Possum Creek Coker Hill Arbor Ridge Homes/Townhomes K-Ten Place Apartments Award-winning School District Local Food Establishments New Harps Food Store Steve’s Meat Market Nearby Parks Walking Trails City Aquatic Center Consider being part of our growing community, giving you the best of small town, suburban and city life. Easy accessibility via K-10 to Lawrence/Overland Park and I-35 to Kansas City. Visit our Fall Festivals–De Soto Days, Sunflower Artfest and local food establishments and get a flavor for our town. We invite you to “Build Your Life With Us.”
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Discovering De Soto
BUILDING IN DE SOTO
Two New Subdivisions in established De Soto neighborhoods bring a variety of mid-range Single-Family Homes, priced from $250-$290’s
Exploring
Vintage De Soto adding unique, historical-based Cottages of Possum Creek
De Soto
Joe Rawie (pronounced Roy) has driven by the open land and ravine at Ottowa and Peoria for many years. He’s envisioned many ideas and dreams. Four months ago Joe purchased the tract of land from the Sigmund Estates. The city gave final plat approval on July 19, 2018 and now he awaits the county approval for the 19 home neighborhood. He will take special care in building quality single-family homes that will fit in nicely with the established area. Nearby local residents have said when they knew Joe Rawie was developing “We knew it would be OK.” He owns several nearby housing rentals. “The Cottages of Possum Creek” name incorporates the treasured history of De Soto. Named with references to John Possum, an early Shawnee Indian settler, as well as Possum Creek, just south on Lexington Avenue. (See photos/text below) A unique feature in the development, will utilize a wellmaintained “alley system.” Houses come off the alley on both sides with ample parking available. It makes for a semi-private roadway, bringing a resemblance of the traditional neighborhood these homes will be part of. A sidewalk will also run along the ravine, with easy walking access to Lexington Avenue.
Three Cottages floor plans will be available in Possum Creek. All have covered front porches with finished living spaces in the lower levels. Illustration by Cathi Freund
These affordable three-bedroom bungalow type Look for homes will be from 1,700-1,900 sq. ft–all with Model garages, some will be detached garages with Homes walk ways. These reverse ranch bungalows will 1 feature a master bedroom, 1 /2 baths on the main to be floor and two bedroom/1 bath with rec room Built and storage in lower level. Large, front porches this Fall (8’ x 15’ long) will add a cozy space to homes facing Peoria Street to the west, and a ravine on the east side. Quaint wooden picket fences will add a charming touch. The “Cottages” will be in rustic shades of green, gray and brown. You can look for model homes to be built this fall. Joe has been a large part of De Soto’s development, building JT’s Grill and Sports Bar in 2009, with partner Tim Fisher; as well as the the business complex at 32565 Lexington Avenue (American Family and Freedom Concrete). On the residential side, a good half-dozen homes have been built and managed by Joe, meticulously controlling projects through completion. –Rose Burgweger interview with Joe Rawie, Developer, Cottages of Possum Creek
Final Plat for Possum Creek with Alley System
Arbor Ridge Townhomes are currently being
built at 83rd and Valley Springs Drive/Arbor Ridge (west entrance). Reverse 1 1/2 story (shown below) and traditional two-story models are expected to be completed late fall. Maintenance is provided for carefree living. Visit our website at ArborRidgeHomes.com
Possum Springs provided drinking water for early De Soto settlers. Flat “laundryrocks” along the creek gave pioneers a place to wash and socialize with their neighbors. John Possum’s grist mill, powered by the waters of Kill Creek, ground corn and wheat. Creeks are named Kill or Kille after the Middle Dutch term for creek or body of water.
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to learn more about our builders and availability. See our Ad on following two pages.
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Exploring
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Building your Vision Affordably • Beautiful Treed Lots • Modern Floor Plans • Luxurious Finishes Award-winning K-12 Schools Nearby City Pool, Parks & County Lakes, Walking Paths
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Established Greenspace Variety of Lots Available Walkout, Daylight and Cul-de-sac All accommodating three-car garages.
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Chrerokee Woods is set in between several newly established De Soto neighborhoods, Timber Lake and Cedar Ridge West. You’ll find plenty of flexibility–with a variety of lot sizes accommodating three-car garages and just about any type of home–Daylight, Walk outs, Culdesac Lots, Reverse Options, 1 1/2 story, Ranch, Two-Story designed to fulfill your dreams. Many treed and wooded lots available. With more than 50 years of combined “Our vision industry experience, the Cherokee Woods is to Close marketing team guarantees Real Estate the Gap service at the highest standard. between Jo Ann Thompson, lifelong De Soto Luxury resident and expert Realtor, offers and over 40 years of real estate experience. She has handled countless real estate Affordability.” transactions in De Soto. CJ Garrett, Realtor and Licensed General Contractor, has always anticipated improving his hometown. As a De Soto High School graduate and industry enthusiast he is passionate about bringing new homes to the De Soto Community. Cherokee Woods is a great, affordable residential area to move up or move into. Award-winning K-12 schools are nearby, building community and consistency throughout your children’s education. Model homes are expected to begin late summer. We’re excited to offer the De Soto community a much anticipated home building experience, “Closing the gap between Luxury and Affordability.”
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from the low $350s
affordable HOA dues $85 year
Townhomes Affordably Priced starting at $249,500 Special 100% financing with lender approval
v Maintenance provided for carefree living Yard and Landscape Care, Snow Removal and Exterior Painting v Two Car Garages v Affordable HOA dues v Choose from four different floor plans v Large Cul-de-sac Lots v Covered Back Decks or Patios
Traditional Two Story Townhomes
The Dogwood The Redbud COVERED PORCH
COVERED PORCH
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The Dogwood 1,906 sq ft both levels The Redbud 1,723 sq ft both levels
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DINING ROOM 9’x15’
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LIVING ROOM 16’x13’
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Enjoy living in Arbor Ridge, nestled in the warm, growing community of De Soto. Centrally-located in Western Johnson County, just next door to Shawnee, Lenexa and Olathe. Downtown Kansas City and Lawrence are only 30 minutes via easy highway access. You’ll enjoy the many spectrums of urban, suburban and rural life.
Killcreek Road
On West 83rd Street, four miles west of K-7
New Townhome Concept – Reverse 1 1/2 Story
with both main and lower level living spaces
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MASTER BEDROOM
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“Building A Community of Beautiful Homes” that will inspire and impress you, when you visit our fullyfurnished model homes. You’ll find many extra features are standard, in both our Single-Family and Townhomes.
1 1/2-story Townhome Lower Floors The Sycamore shown on left The Cottonwood shown on right
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“Unique Building Concepts with a variety of Homes for all your Stages in Life.” Spacious Single-family homes and Townhomes currently available with various levels of maintenance. Build your community of family and friends in these distinct, close-by neighborhoods.
The Sycamore 2,155 sq ft both levels The Cottonwood 2,145 sq ft both levels
BACK PATIO
Killcreek Road Exit
Just north of K-10 Kill Creek Road Exit
The Sycamore The Cottonwood BACK PATIO
83rd Street Exit
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four apartment buildings open with occupancy–plus the club house with apartments located above. Plans are to open two buildings every month, with an expected construction completion by the end of the year. Landscaping is currently being placed along Commerce Drive. Picnic/grill area also available to residents. It is only a short walk/drive to nearby Harps Food Store and Cedar Creek Pharmacy (located inside). Local K-12 schools, Starside Elementary, Lexington Trails and De Soto High School are all under a mile. Easy access to K-10 makes Lawrence/Overland Park easily accessible. “Leasing is going well, with much interest, and we are pleased with the progress.” said Kelly Drake, one of the four partners. Residents have moved from outside of De Soto, with some employed by nearby area companies– Huhtamaki, Harps, and Rehrig Pacific. “This has been part of our goal for the complex, to provide housing for De Soto’s companies,” stated Kelly. “We have also found people want to be close to family, or need nearby housing till their new homes are completed in De Soto.”
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The seventh building is currently under construction at Carriage Houses of Johnson County, located in De Soto at 29230 West 83rd Street. Containing 21 garages of various square footages, only ten remain available. http://garagecondoskc.com/ The community enjoyed the 5th annual People’s Choice Car Show and Parade of Garages held July 14th. Another fun event, with great entertainment by the Wakarusa River Band and delicious food trucks. See shared facebook post of an airborn video.
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Building Owner, M Development Company LLP has a variety of business space available at 33031 West 83rd Street (located across from TriCentury Bank). Flexible work spaces available (from 100 sq. ft. to 300 sq. ft.) as well as front area sectioned off for retail and/or business ventures. Areas are flexibile and can be opened up and/or combined. Managed and developed by Eric Meo, of Diversified Inc. For more information email sales@wedothatkc.com or call 913-735-3776 http://www.wedothatkc.com/
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De Soto Youth Ministries Continues offering
many opportunities for middle school and high school teens for the 2018-19 school year through programs and events at The Crossing in downtown De Soto. Weekly programs (Tuesday/Thursdays), special events, concerts, trips and retreats, mission experiences and more create a positive environment, “taking teens further than they could imagine.” DYM is not-for-profit ministry and has been serving youth since 1996. www.desotoyouthministries.org email info@desotoyouthministires.org or call 913-538-3411 Located at 33180 W. 83rd Street in downtown De Soto.
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Faith Builders International Church
8390 Peoria • 913-583-1167 www.buildfaith.net Faith Builders Ministerial Academy Graduation Sunday • September 2 • 10 am to 12 noon Faith Explosion 2018 Friday–Sunday • September 7-9 • 7 pm (Fri & Sat) 10 am & 6pm (Sun) Faith Builders Ministerial Academy 2019 Class Registration Monday • October 15 • 6 pm
Life Changing Truth Church and Thrift Store
33080 W. 83rd Street • 575-481-7421 www.lifechangingtruth.net Providing items from our thrift store to needy families and individuals, to meet clothing, kitchen items, bedding, and furniture needs. Call for more information: Cheryl Turner 575-322-0240
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CATHOLIC CHURCH IN EUDORA 820 Birch Street 785-542-2788 holyfamilyeudora.com
Religious Education and Youth Groups K-8 from 6 to 7 pm High School 7:15 to 8:30 pm To Register for Religious Education Classes K-12th grade,
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“Accept the risen Jesus into your life. Even if you have been far away, take a small step toward him: he awaits you with open arms.” –Pope Francis
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De Soto Historical Society Awarded Freedom Frontier Interpretive Grant Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area and De Soto Historical Society, De Soto, KS are pleased to announce that the De Soto Historical Society is the recipient of an Interpretive Grant in the amount of $4,433.00 for the project, “Preserving the Diverse Stories of De Soto, Kansas’ History.” This grant funding will allow De Soto Historical Society to preserve our newspapers on microfilm which chronicals our town’s history, stories and families. The Freedom’s Frontier Interpretive Grant Program was started in 2012. Since then, more than 108 projects have been awarded grant funding. Grant projects have been completed on both sides of the Missouri-Kansas border, in the 41-county region that comprises the Heritage Area. Projects awarded grant funding must interpret local history, and connect to one or more of the three major themes of the heritage area: the shaping of the frontier, the Missouri-Kansas Border War, and the enduring struggle for freedom. Grants range in amount from under $1,500 to $5,000. All awards over $1,500 require that the grant recipient show a local match of half the amount of the award. This match can be in the form of cash or in-kind donations, and staff and volunteer time. Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area is one of 49 heritage areas in the U.S. Heritage areas are nonprofit affiliates of the National Park Service (NPS). They act as coordinating entities between the local organizations telling nationally significant stories and the NPS. Freedom’s Frontier was established as a Heritage Area on October 12, 2006, when signed into law by President George Bush. The Heritage Area’s Management Plan was approved by the Department of the Interior and the NPS in 2010. Freedom’s Frontier is headquartered in the Carnegie Building, 200 W 9th St., in Lawrence, KS. For more information about Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage, visit the web site at www freedomsfrontier.org. Virginia School was actively used until 1962. photos by rmbprints.com
2019 De Soto Historical Calendar & Postcards
The 2019 De Soto Historical Society Calendar is now available with a new selection of authentic historical photos from De Soto. In addition, a set of four collector postcards are new this year. Proceeds fund speakers/events/historical displays. Limited copies of Calendars are $10 Postcards $1 each at the De Soto Historical Society located at 33055 W. 83rd Street in downtown De Soto. Open Thursdays from 10 am to 4 pm. Also available at De Soto Days/De Soto Historical Society Booth
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The De Soto Historical Society was founded in April 2016. Founding members felt there was a need to preserve the stories, photos and genealogy of our area. They also saw a need to inform and educate new residents about the history of our area. Their grant application was accepted, meeting all qualifications for grant funding. Their application was reviewed by a peer group from the partnership. Organizations are asked to complete grant projects within a year of the award.
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The Monticello Historical Society, located at 23860 West 83rd Street, held its 30-year Celebration on July 21. “Wild Bill Hickock,” made a guest appearance, giving a first-hand historical account of the area. Attendees of all ages enjoyed hot dogs and an ice cream social, as well as the authentic covered wagon/pioneer items on display. The Museum is free and open to the public Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm. http://monticelloks.org/
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Monticello was a stage coach stop, founded (aka Bob Weber) attended both in 1857, being a stopping point midway 30-year and between Lawrence and Westport. Hickock the previous 5-year was elected town constable in1858. MHS celebrations. The historical society, formed in 1988, was instumental in placing the Virginia School on the National Historical Register, and moving it to the grounds of Mize Elementary. “We owe a great amount of debt and thankfulness to the USD 232 School District for providing a location and resources,” said Cindy Ashby, board of directors member. The former Monticello Grange Hall on the northwest corner of 83rd and Mize Road was used by the Farmer’s Union Association. It was sold and moved to Cedar Creek Road in De Soto.
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De Soto’s Pioneer 4-H Celebrates 75 Years
Providing mentoring, learning, doing and serving, to many youth spanning 75 years!
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In 1972, Barry Zimmerman became a member of the Pioneer 4-H Club. “At the time the club had approximately 30 members and met in Grange Hall, where Northwest Consolidated Fire Station 2 now sits.” Throughout Barry’s eight years of 4-H, he was the President for a couple of years, and he showed cattle and sheep at the Johnson County Fair. He also shared some of his favorite memories: “The first sheep I bought had two lambs. One of those lambs was the first sheep I showed, and it won Grand Champion at the Johnson County Fair. It was memorable, because it was the only time I won Grand Champion!” Another favorite memory from Barry’s 4-H days was the annual County Fair water fight. “Every year at the end of the fair, members from all of the clubs around the county participated in a huge water fight that lasted a good couple of hours.” While Zimmerman’s kids were in the Pioneer 4-H Club not long ago, he was the Cattle and Shooting Sports Project Leader. When asked what makes the Pioneer Club special Barry said, “Pioneer has always been a diverse club, with a mix of both livestock kids and town kids.” One of Pioneer 4-H’s longest serving club leaders was Denise King. During the 20 years King was part of Pioneer, she remembers “fond memories with day-long project tours, fairs (of course), Christmas caroling, and nursing home visits.” Brianna and Allyssa (her kids), were both members for twelve years. As King looks back on all the experiences she has had, she exclaims: “I am blessed to have gained lifelong friends from 4-H.” She remembers being able to meet many new people at the Johnson County Fair. From 2010 to 2015, Amy Shields served as the Club Leader. “Pioneer has always focused on community service. One service project I remember was during the Iraq War. The club members spent a Saturday making neck coolers for the servicemen and women serving our country. We made over 100 to send to our troops,” Shields said. Some of Pioneer’s favorite activities are caroling at Hillside Village and volunteering at Heart to Heart International and Harvesters. As a former 4-H parent for twelve years during the late 1970’s, Mary Etta Copeland recollects, “We had great involvement with solos, as well as chorus at Regionals.” One of Copeland’s favorite activities was competing in the Chorus for Club Days with Rick Walker (our current mayor). “We did well, even with a second song added at the last minute.” Copeland also remembers, “Teaching a boy’s sewing class was a learning experience for me–watching them sew at the same speed guys drive cars!” When I spoke to one of the oldest former club leaders from the 1970’s, Gladys Bowlin recalls what sums up why the Pioneer 4-H club has been successful for so many years. The club had “lots of kids, lots of projects, and lots of hardworking people.”
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During the middle of World War II, shortly after the opening of Sunflower Ammunitions Plant in northwest Johnson County, Pioneer 4-H Club was taking root. 2018 marks the 75th year of the club that calls its home De Soto. 4-H is America’s largest youth development organization with nearly 6 million members across the country. Youth complete hands-on projects with assistance from adult mentors in areas such as science, agriculture, health and citizenship. To learn more about Pioneer’s 75 year history, former members and club leaders were interviewed. Though the club and members have seen many changes, one thing has remained constant: Pioneer 4-H Club helps Johnson County youth learn by doing and serving their community.
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4-H Historians compile photo albums capturing events and activities that took place throughout the year. Following are some favorite memories of past years.
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Pioneer 4-H Members 2018 Johnson County Fair Exhibitors: Kelsey Beary; Aiden & Eva Burke; Sydney Clarkin; Aniston & Garrett Cumbie; Emily Gipson; Beckett Hague; Reese Halvorsen; Kyleigh Haun; Brady & Lanie Huggins, Sydney Knapp; Emily Kresin; Rachael Mallozzi; Caleb, Kyla & Nathan Martin; Alexa & Gianna Mazlumian; Ingrid, Millicent & Sybil McGinnis; Katie Mullen; Grace Nelson; Aaron Stadler; Sofia Stenstrom; Kirsten Stous; Caleb & Lydia VanBooven; Nicole Wassom; Allyson, Anika & Justine Wheeler; Carson & Lauren Zitlow submitted photo by Pioneer 4-H
Members walked away with top honors of Reserve Champion, Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, and Grand Champion awards in these categories: Clothing Construction, Dog Project, Entomology, Fashion Revue, Foods & Nutrition, Geology, Leathercraft, Rabbits, Table Setting, and Woodworking.
Look for the Pioneer 4-H at these upcoming De Soto Events: Sunflower Art Festival September 13-16 Kids Activity Booth Happy Valley Farm/Kaw Valley Farm Tour October 6-7 Serving Meals The Pioneer 4-H Club meets the 4th Mondays of each month, 6:30 pm in the lower levew of the De Soto United Methodist Church. Pioneer welcomes new members between the ages of 5 and 18. Current Pioneer 4-H Club leaders are Becky Gipson/Janice Kresin. Upcoming 2018-19 leaders are Tonya Mallozzi /Rebekah Wheeler Information can be found at www.pioneer4-Hclub.com
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De Soto Library Fall Programs
33145 W. 83rd St. • 913-826-4600 https://www.jocolibrary.org Information for all locations No Fall Programs will be held at the Johnson County De Soto Public LIbrary. Check our neighboring Johnson County Libraries located in Olathe, Lenexa and the newly-opened Monticello Library in Western Shawnee.
VOTE H November 6 2018 General Election General Election Day will take place on Tuesday, November 6, and polls will be open from 7 am to 7 pm.
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DeSoto Book Group • Wednesdays • 1 pm-2 pm
Our enthusiastic book group meets to discuss a wide variety of Voters will be casting their votes for the following: fiction titles. Meets at TriCentury Bank, 33485 Lexington AveU.S. Representative 3rd District, Governor/Lieutenant nue. Contact Kari Engleman Lackman/DeSoto Neighborhood Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Libraries 913-826-4600 for more information. Treasurer and Commissioner of Insurance. September 5 Born A Crime by Trevor Noah October 3 The Japanese Lover by Isabel AllendeWar Kansas District 38 House of Representative will also be November 7 Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney elected. District 38 includes De Soto, Basehor, parts of Gardner, Lenexa, Bonner Springs, Lansing and Linwood. The deadline to register to vote for the general election DE SOTO WILDCATS HALL OF FAME is Tuesday, October 16. De Soto residents can register online at The Johnson County Election Office website Nominations for the De Soto High School at https://jocoelection.org Hall of Fame will be accepted through August 2018. Happy Holidays from yourislocally ownedonline community bank!Nominees can include one or more of the following categories: Advanced voting information also available 1. Academics DHS graduate eligible 5 years after graduation at https://jocoelection.org/advance-voting-0 2. Activities/Athletics DHS graduate eligible 5 years after Ballots are mailed out, beginning October 17, and graduation Team/Group or Individual Accomplishments 33050 West 83rd Street, voting in De Soto, KS must be received by November 5. Advance 3. Coaches/Sponsors 5+ years coaching at DHS current/former Phone: 913 913--585 585--1131 / greatambank.com person must completed by noon, November 5 at the 4. Distinguished Service Devoted supporter role model – JohnsonCounty Election Office. non-alumni Military/Public Service –DHS alumni Submit your nomination online through August 2018 Vote Kansas is an informative site www.voteks.org, ocally owned community bank! as well as the League of Women Voters website Happy Holidays fromhttps://dhswildcatnation.com/hof-nomination/ your locally owned community bank!
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USD #232 School Calendar 2018-2019 • K-12 (with Early Education)
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First Semester 1st Quarter • August 14-October 11 2nd Quarter • October 16-December 19
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August 2018 14 First ½ Day of School Kindergarten/Grades 1-6, 9 begin 15 First Full Day of School K-12 Grades 7-8 and 10-12 begin
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September 2018 3 No School Labor Day Holiday 26 After School Parent-Teacher Conferences Elementary 4:15 pm-8:15 pm Secondary 3:30 pm -7:30 pm No School Early Childhood K-12 in session 27 No School Parent-Teacher Conferences 28 No School Buildings Closed
October 2018 12 No School Professional In-Service Day/Teacher Workday 15 No School Professional In-Service Day November 2018 21-23 No School Thanksgiving Holiday December 2018 18-19 Half Day Final Exams High School Students 19 ½ Day Kindergarten and Grades1-12 No School Early Childhood 20 No School Teacher Workday 21-31 No School Winter Break Buildings Closed 2nd Semester 3rd Quarter • January 7-March 8 4th Quarter • March 19-May 23 January 2019 1-3 No School Winter Break Buildings Closed 4 No School Professional In-Service Day 7 Classes resume 21 No School Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday February 2019 13 After School Parent-Teacher Conferences Elementary 4:15pm-8:15pm Secondary 3:30pm-7:30pm No School Early Childhood K-12 in session 14 No School Parent-Teacher Conferences 15 No School Buildings Closed 18 No School Presidents’ Day Holiday 19 Classes Resume March 2019 11-15 No School Spring Break Buildings Closed 18 No School Professional In-Service/Teacher Workday April 2019 19 No School Buildings Closed 22 No School Professional In Service Day
2018-19 Board of Education Meetings
USD 232 District Office Building 35200 West 91st Street, De Soto Meetings are held on Mondays, beginning at 6 pm.
July 26 August 13 September 10 October 1 November 5 December 3 January 14 February 4 March 4 April 1 May 6 June 3
De Soto High School Welcomes New Principal Unified School District 232 announced earlier this year the appointment of Sam Ruff as principal of De Soto High School. The extensive search process included 33 applicants and involved finalist interviews with staff, parents and students. Ruff joined the USD 232 district in 2015, as associate principal at De Soto High School. Ruff previously served as the Technology and Student Service Coordinator for the Central Indiana Education Services Center in Indianapolis. With more than 24 years of professional experience in education, Ruff looks forward to welcoming families and students to the 2018-19 school year.
De Soto’s HIgh School Newspaper, The Green Pride, is available printed and online with additional school news. https://dhsnews.org
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Substitute Teachers Morgan Hunter Education (MHED) is currently hiring Substitute Teachers for all schools in the De Soto, Eudora and Lawrence School Districts. If you enjoy children, value a flexible work schedule and like getting paid weekly, MHED would love to speak with you about becoming a Substitute Teacher.
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May 2019 18 High School Graduation Ceremonies 22 Last Day of School for Early Childhood 22-23 Half Day Final Exams High School Students 23 ½ Day of School for Kindergarten and Grades K–11 No School for Early Childhood 24 Teacher Workday 27 Buildings Closed Memorial Day Holiday Four emergency closure days are included in the calendar. The Board reserves the right to change the calendar due to unforseen circumstances. Board approved Feb 2017 Revised June 2017
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What seems like a peaceful, slow-moving river can hold unfortunate circumstances looming below. “One of the biggest, misleading “One of the biggest, misleading conceptions is that the Kaw on the surface looks conceptions is that River like the water is not moving. the Kaw River on There are strong, unseen the surface looks undercurrents below,” like the water is said Interim Fire Chief Todd not moving. There Maxton. “Sand Bars can quickly are strong, unseen drop from wading depth to 12 undercurrents below.” feet, with little or no warning.” On May 13, 2018, two men were caught in the under currents near De Soto’s boat ramp. One man was pushed against the shoreline and rescued, while the other was pulled under. Johnson County Med-Act, Lenexa Fire Department, Northwest Consolidated Fire District, and Leavenworth County’s Water Rescue Team all assisted. Kansas Highway Patrol Chopper searched by air. Our sympathies to the families whose gathering became tragic. “In addition to strong, unpredictable currents, there are various debris and objects that can also entangle,” added Maxton. “Most rescues on the river are shore-based related. We receive 911 calls from boaters lost on the river or in possible distress.” –by Rose M. Burgweger
http://kansasriver.org/paddle-and-fish/river-access-map/
While the Kaw/Kansas River can be unpredictably hazardous to swimmers, it is also a river that is enjoyed by many kayakers and canoers. Friends of the Kaw share valuable safety insights to educate and respect this huge waterway.
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with interview with Interim Fire Chief Todd Maxton
With an open public river, there is the potential for danger. Education is key to prevention and safety. Great resources/information are posted at access points and on-line: http://kansasriver.org/learn/ n River Access Maps n River Conditions n Areas of Caution n Kids & Teens Corner n River Safety n Great Education Plans for Schools and Organizations to Teach Safety and Prevention. Protect. Advocate. Discover #kansasriver
The Kansas River is the biggest tributary of the mighty Missouri River watershed and the longest prairie-based river system in the world. The river drains 53,000 square miles of land including almost the entire upper half of Kansas, eastern Colorado and central Nebraska. This watershed drains an enormous amount of water into this single point, which is the Kansas River. Large Midwest thunderstorms, dropping heavy rains across the watershed, can raise the Kansas River to a mighty 100,000 plus cubic feet “When the river is per second (cfs) of flow which equates humming at these to flood levels in the areas along the higher flood levels, river. When the river is humming no one should be at these higher flood levels no one on it. Ever. should be on it. Ever. Most of the year, when the river is low, But when the river it is a meandering river that courses drops, which is most it way through braided sandbars, of the year, recreation flowing most of the year around 3,000 on the Kaw can be cfs. Recreation on the Kaw can be breathtakingly breathtakingly beautiful. beautiful.”
Friends of the Kaw offers these important Safety Guidelines for the Kansas River:
n Always wear a properly fitting personal flotation device n Watch Chilldren Closely! They can quickly enter the water. (PFD). First and foermost–aka life jacket n Be cautious of sudden drop-offs. n Novices should use the river when it is below 5,000 cfs. n Check river conditions before you head out and be sure to Experienced boaters could use it when under 8,000 cfs. let someone know about your plans. Know your route! (Sandbars are not visitble on the Kansas River at 8000 cfs. with less land/sandbar access to safely exit your boat. ) http://kansasriver.org/paddle-and-fish/river-access/personal-safety/
Don’t just pack it, WEAR it!
An important message from your “Friends” at Friends of the Kaw, who have been paddling the Kansas River for over 27 years now! The river is a dynamic, flowing river that braids its way through sandbars, and like all rivers, the channel has a current. Sometimes that current will flow past a sandbar, which creates a deep-water side of the sandbar. If you tip your boat in the current or step off the deep side of a sandbar, you will need to have your life jacket already on. Take it from experience, there is no time to put it on in a flowing current. Be safe. Don’t just pack it, WEAR it. #lifejacket #kansasriver
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Kaw/Kansas River Conciencia de Seguridad
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The hallmark of the Kansas River is the beautifully braided sandbars. Sandbars are created by the river’s energy where the water erodes the outer bend of the river and then deposits the sediment (sand) on the inner bend of the river. Over time, the river will rebuild and chart a new course, meandering back and forth. The sandbars on the bends are typically connected back to the land and you can find stable areas for camping and enjoying the river. Some sandbars start out shallow but deepen and drop off abruptly where the channel cuts through the back side of the sandbar. These are areas where a person can easily step off the side of the sandbar into deep water. This is why you should always wear a life jacket, even when exploring sandbars. When you mix sand and water, there will always be areas where the sandbar is not stable, most notably where the channel cuts back against the sandbar. As with all rivers, the current can be fast and swift, even at lower levels. Always wear a life jacket. If your canoe or kayak tips in the channel, it is too late to put one on. It can happen that fast. Always choose the safe route and wear a life jacket. We wish you a SAFE and FUN experience on the Kansas River. Contact us at (866) RIV-KEEP if you have questions.
Lo que parece ser un río pacífico y lento puede resultar en circunstancias desafortunadas. “Una de las concepciones más grandes y engañosas es que las aguas del Kaw River por la superficie parece ser que el agua no se mueve,” dijo el Jefe Interino de Bomberos Todd Maxton. “Las barras de arena pueden caer rápidamente a profundidad de hasta 12 pies, con poca o ninguna advertencia.” “Además de las fuertes e impredecibles corrientes, hay varios desechos y objetos que también pueden enredarse,” agregó Maxton. Mientras que el Kaw/Kansas River puede ser impredeciblemente peligroso para los nadadores, también es un río que disfrutan muchos kyakers y canoeros. Friends of the Kaw comparten valiosos consejos de seguridad para educar a los visitantes y respetar este enorme canal. Algunas barras de arena comienzan con poca profundidad pero se profundizan y caen abruptamente donde el canal atraviesa la parte posterior de la barra de arena. Estas son áreas donde una persona puede fácilmente bajar del costado de la barra de arena a aguas profundas. Es por eso que siempre debe usar un chaleco salvavidas, incluso cuando explora bancos de arena. n Siempre use un dispositivo de flotación personal apropiado (PFD) n Los principiantes deben usar el río cuando está debajo de 5,000 cts. n ¡Vigilen a los niños! Pueden entrar rápidamente al agua. n Tenga cuidado con las bajas repentinas.
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For the river, Dawn Buehler Kansas Riverkeeper, Friends of the Kaw photography courtesy of Friends of the Kaw
Friends of the Kaw continues to be an instrumental organization in supporting advocacy and education. Informational signs are posted at the De Soto Boat Ramp. They were installed in 2013 as part of a Johnson County Stormwater Education Grant.
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