Olathe News

For Immediate Release

February 6, 2006Alice Snider, Communications Specialist (913) 971-8784
City Council Recognize Several Honors at February 9 MeetingThe Olathe City Council will recognize at their February 9 meeting the Cedar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant biosolids dewatering project for recognition by the Environmental and Utilities Division of the Kansas Contractors Association. The Association recognized the project for its innovation, enhancement of the plant's operation and savings in operation and maintenance costs as part of their 2004 Recognition of Excellence in Public Works program. The Cedar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant project included the construction of a new sludge dewatering building, equipment, and odor control system.

The City Council will recognize Olathe students who contributed to Olathe?s standing as a City of Champions through their accomplishments during the fall 2005 semester.

The Council will recognize 2005 State champions Brianna Willard, Olathe North High School, girls? gymnastics, floor exercise and vault; Haley Craig, Olathe South High School, girls? singles tennis; the Olathe East High School Boys? Soccer Team; and the Olathe South High School Girls? Volleyball Team.

Twice a year the City Council will recognize Olathe students, from both public and private schools, who placed first in a state championship including, but not limited to academic and athletic competition.

Also, the City Council will issue a proclamation designating February 2006 as Black History Month in Olathe. The City will also recognize the rich culture and history of the African American population with banners on the light poles in downtown Olathe. The banners portray the images of two famous black Americans, civil rights advocate Martin Luther King Jr. and baseball great Buck O?Neil. The banners are displayed annually during January and February.
Dispose of Household Chemicals Safely SaturdayOlathe residents are asked to safely dispose of household products at Olathe?s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off site, located south of the Olathe Municipal Services Center, 1385 S. Robinson, Saturday, February 11. The HHW collection site is open the second Saturday of the month year-round from 8 a.m. to noon. HHW also can be disposed of at other times by appointment. Call 913-971-9311 to schedule an appointment.

Household chemicals such as motor oil, antifreeze, paint, batteries and pesticides can be harmful to the environment and should not be thrown away with trash or dumped down the sink. Disposal of these types of chemicals at a HHW facility ensures proper disposal of the chemicals and helps protect the environment.

For more information, please call the Olathe Municipal Services Center at 913-971-9311.
City to Host Legislative Coffee: Public Invited to AttendThe City of Olathe will host the second in a series of legislative coffees at 8 a.m., Saturday, February 11 at Olathe City Hall, 100 E. Santa Fe. The series is designed to address key issues and provide opportunities for citizens to ask their State Legislators important questions. The event is free and open to the public. It also will air live on Olathe Cable Channel 7. The next event will be held Saturday, March 11.
February 7 Council Meeting RescheduledThe Tuesday, February 7 Olathe City Council meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday February 9 so that Council members may attend the Kansas Chamber of Commerce annual dinner in Topeka. The council meeting will be shown live on City Cable Channel 7 and rebroadcast on Friday, February 10 at noon; Saturday, February 11 at 6 p.m.; and Sunday, February 12 at noon.

Tim Talbott, Historic Site Manager, ttalbott@olatheks.orgAlexis Radil, Interpretative Specialist, aradil@olatheks.org(913) 971-5111
Children Can Enjoy Historical Stories at Lucinda Mahaffie?s Story time Saturday, Feb. 18Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Historic Site will present "Stories about the Presidents of the United States" at Lucinda Mahaffie?s Story time from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Santa Fe Building, 100 W. Santa Fe in Olathe. Enjoy stories with an historical theme, along with a period craft activity and a snack related to the themes. The next story time will be held March 11 and will focus on the Civil War.

This story time is for three to six year olds and pre-registration is required. The registration deadline is February 13. Participants can register through the City of Olathe?s Parks and Recreation Department at (913) 971-6263 or visit www.olatheks.org/ActiveLife. The registration for Olathe residents is $10 per child. The cost for non-residents is $11 per child.