November 28, 2005
City Council Meets This Week - December City Council and Planning Commission Meeting and Channel 7 Rebroadcast Schedules Modified
Olathe Housing Authority Recognized
The City of Olathe to Host First Annual "Olathe Recreation Night" at MNU on Dec. 3
City of Olathe Employees Exceed United Way Goal
Celebrate the Season with Winter Fest and Mahaffie Christmas Open House
City Council Meets This Week - December City Council and Planning Commission Meeting and Channel 7 Rebroadcast Schedules ModifiedBecause of the Christmas holiday and in order to allow council members to attend the National League of Cities Conference, the December City Council meeting schedule and City Cable Channel 7 meeting broadcast schedule have been modified to the following:
- Tuesday, November 29 - Regular City Council meeting - The meeting will be broadcast live and rebroadcast Wednesday, December 7 at 6 p.m.; Friday, December 9 at noon; Saturday, December 10 at 6 p.m.; and Sunday, December 11 at noon.- Thursday, December 15 ? City Council study session
- Tuesday, December 20 ? Regular City Council meeting - The meeting will be broadcast live and rebroadcast Wednesday, December 21 at 6 p.m.; Friday, December 23 at noon; Saturday, December 24 at 6 p.m.; and Sunday, December 25 at noon.
The December 26 Planning Commission meeting has been canceled due to the Christmas holiday.
For more information about the Olathe City Council, Planning Commission or City Cable Channel 7 visit www.olatheks.org or call 913-971-8600.
Olathe Housing Authority Recognized
For the fourth consecutive year the City of Olathe Housing Authority has earned an Outstanding Risk Control Award from the Housing Authority Insurance Group. Olathe qualified for the recognition by implementing the required nine risk control standards. Only 60 housing authorities nationwide were recognized with the award. By meeting the nine standards, Olathe will earn a $1,182 credit on the Housing Authority insurance premiums for 2006.
The Olathe's Housing Authority also earned a Low Loss Achievement Award from the Housing Authority Insurance Group. The award recognizes Olathe?s consistent positive performance in achieving a low loss ratio in general liability claims since 2001.
The City of Olathe to Host First Annual ?Olathe Recreation Night? at MNU on Dec. 3
Do you enjoy the excitement generated by a great game of basketball? Then, you should attend the City of Olathe?s first annual ?Olathe Recreation Night? at Mid-America Nazarene University (MNU) this Saturday.
Olathe Recreation Night will feature the MNU Pioneer men?s and women?s basketball teams competing against the Lindenwood University Lions of St. Charles, Mo. The women?s and men?s games will begin at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., consecutively, on Saturday Dec. 3 at MNU?s Cook Center, 2030 E. College Way in Olathe.
Those attending ?Olathe Recreation Night? will be eligible to win great prizes as well as to purchase $1 hot dogs. The admission is free for families with a child wearing a youth basketball jersey to the game. Otherwise, the admission is: $5 for adults; $2 for students (college age & under); FREE for ages 5 and under.
The Olathe Community and Neighborhood Services Recreation Division and Mid-America Nazarene University are the sponsors of the event. For more information about ?Olathe Recreation Night,? call (913) 971-6263.
City of Olathe Employees Exceed United Way Goal
City of Olathe employees recently wrapped up their 2005 United Way Giving Campaign with a total of $38,347. This is over $7,000 more than the goal of $31,000. The money collected will be donated to the United Way of Johnson County to help fund programs provided by the 27 United Way supported health and human services agencies in Johnson County.
Celebrate the Season with Winter Fest and Mahaffie Christmas Open House
Usher in the holiday season this weekend with two free family holiday events. Olathe WinterFest, featuring the Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, will be held the evening of Friday, December 2 and Mahaffie's Christmas Open House will be held all day Saturday, December 3.
WinterFest
WinterFest festivities will be held from 5-7:30 p.m., Friday, December 2, on the R.R. Osborne Plaza located on the west side of City Hall, 100 E. Santa Fe. The event will feature performances by music groups from Olathe high schools and elementary schools, as well as groups from MidAmerica Nazarene University, the Olathe Civic Orchestra, the Olathe Civic Band, and more. Children can visit with Santa Claus and ride the kiddie train. Plus there will be an ice carving by Johnson County Community College and Olathe North High School student art on display. Dinner from Celebrity's Sidewalk Café will be available for purchase with part of the proceeds benefiting the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund.
Donations to the Mayor?s Christmas Tree Fund will benefit The Children?s Shoe Fund, Catholic Community Services, Temporary Lodging for Children and Families, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Cypress Recovery, Salvation Army and Foster Children of Johnson County.
The event is coordinated by the Olathe Noon Optimist Club and co-sponsored by the City of Olathe with K.C. Pumpkin Patch, the Olathe News and the Kansas City Star.
For more information visit www.olatheks.org or call 913-780-8181 or 913-971-6263.
Mahaffie Christmas Open House
The annual Mahaffie Christmas Open House will be held Saturday, December 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm historic site, 1100 Kansas City Rd. The home?s formal parlor will showcase a tree decorated in the manner of the 1860s, while the sitting room will feature a tree reminiscent of the World War I era. Enjoy music by the Shady Grove String Band in the morning and a variety of children?s activities will be offered all day.
Meet Father Christmas, string popcorn or make an ornament in the stagecoach dining room to take home. Weather permitting, enjoy 19th century games and stagecoach rides outside. Shop for unique holiday gifts in the Mahaffie shop and with craft vendors displaying their wares in the house, including baskets from well-known basket maker, Robbie Wisdom.
For more information visit www.olatheks.org/Visitors/Mahaffie or call (913) 971-5111.
For more up-to-date City of Olathe info. including Construction Areas and Job Opportunities, visit the City website at www.olatheks.org.
Thank You!
Chris Dowell
