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For Overland Park Residents Fall 2011
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Overland Park detective helpsbreak international fraud ringA savings of $4 million is what a simple shoplifting arrest meant to a domestic U.S. airline.
In December 2005, Overland Park Detective Byron Pierce arrested two individuals for misdemeanor shoplifting at Oak Park Shopping Mall.
In addition to the stolen clothing found in their possession, Detective Pierce found a handwritten note containing credit card numbers and airline ticketing information.
Detective Pierce contacted the cardholders and learned thousands of dollars worth of airline tickets had been booked using their stolen credit card information.
Due to the apparent nationwide nature of the investigation, a local task force, overseen by the U.S. Postal Inspections Service, began working on the case. The Overland Park Police Department participates in this standing task force.
Over the next several years, the investigation stemming from this minor arrest led to the discovery of numerous interrelated brokers selling airline tickets across the nation. The brokers received much of their stolen credit card information from computer hackers in Southeast Asia.
Task Force members collaborated with fraud investigators from all the major domestic airlines, travel websites,
and credit card issuers in the United States in an attempt to identify the perpetrators of the airline ticket brokers.
The investigation culminated in 2010, when six federal indictments charged 38 people. The defendants were charged with participating in conspiracies to operate fraudulent markets for the sale of airline tickets purchased with stolen credit card and identity information. Several of the defendants were also charged with multiple counts of access device fraud and aggravated identity theft.
The investigation uncovered more than 10,000 credit card accounts that had been compromised, resulting in over $20 million in losses to the airlines, travel websites, and credit card issuers. The investigation and prosecution represents the largest identity theft / credit card fraud case ever undertaken by law enforcement in Kansas City.
For one airline, a victim of the fraud scheme, its losses decreased by 89 percent, or $4 million, for the first six months of this year compared to the same period in 2010.
On May 25, the US Postal Inspections Service recognized Overland Park Detective Pierce and Assistant United States Attorney John Cowles for their work on this case.
$20 million in losses to the airlines, travel websites, and credit card issuers.
represents the largest identity theft / credit card fraud case ever undertaken
For one airline, a victim of the fraud scheme, its losses decreased by 89 percent, or $4 million, for the first six months of this year compared to the
On May 25, the US Postal Inspections
Detective Pierce and Assistant United States Attorney John Cowles for their
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and credit card issuers in the United States in an attempt to identify the perpetrators of the airline ticket
The investigation culminated in
conspiracies to operate fraudulent markets for the sale of airline tickets purchased with stolen credit card and identity information. Several of the
Detective Byron Pierce
Detective Byron Pierce
Know your elected city officials........2Council approves 2012 budget...........3
Detective Pierce and Mr. Cowles received the CHIEF POSTAL INSPECTOR’S AWARD, which is the highest award the Postal Inspections Service bestows. The lead Postal Inspector on this case, Steve Ryan, was also recognized for his work. Deputy Chief Inspector Greg Campbell flew in from Washington DC to present the awards.
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City Hall8500 Santa Fe Drive, [email protected]
Myron E. Scafe BuildingPolice, 8500 Antioch, [email protected]
W. Jack Sanders Justice CenterPolice, 12400 Foster, [email protected]
Municipal Court12400 Foster, [email protected]
Mayor Carl Gerlach10084 Hemlock, 66212.............................381-7915Carl.Gerlach@opkansas.org
Ward OneDave Janson6827 Reeds Road, [email protected]
Terry Happer Scheier8340 Valley View Drive, [email protected]
Ward TwoPaul Lyons8828 Hadley, 66212...................................649-5814Paul.Lyons@opkansas.org
Council President Curt Skoog9505 Linden, 66207...................................381-1127Curt.Skoog@opkansas.org
Ward ThreeDonna Owens7804 W. 100th St., [email protected]
Dave White10123 Wedd Dr., 66212............................492-5765David.White@opkansas.org
Ward FourTerry Goodman12509 Barton, 66213.................................897-4142Terry.Goodman@opkansas.org
Fred Spears12016 Westgate, 66213............................681-0142Fred.Spears@opkansas.org
Ward FiveJim Hix12839 Lamar, 66209...................................685-0890Jim.Hix@opkansas.org
John Skubal6503 W. 134th Terr., [email protected]
Ward Six
Rick Collins15423 Woodward Court, [email protected]
Dan Stock13726 Goodman, [email protected]
Your Mayor
City Councilmembers
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We fear it will happen and keep our fingers crossed that it doesn’t.
Rainwater coming into your home during a storm causes fear, frustration and brings forth the question of why.
The city may be able to help you understand the cause of home flooding problems. Sometimes, measures such as directing surface drainage away from the foundation can improve the situation. If you would like more information on how to reduce flooding potential on your property, call the Public Works Department at 913/895-6040.
You can also find out if your home or business property is in a floodplain. If you have a structure in the FEMA
regulated floodplain, you must obtain flood insurance to obtain a federally insured loan.
The Planning and Development Services Department maintains floodplain information. Call 913/895-6223 for more information.
Thousands of loyal and new customers make the Overland Park Farmers’ Market a first stop on Wednesday and Saturday.
Since the market resumed operations in the spring, the city has managed it for the first time ever.
From cucumbers to zucchini, breads, Mexican food, to cooking demonstrations and live music, the market has provided everyone a
chance to meet and shop together.
The market is open Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 29, and from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday through Sept. 28.
The Market is on Facebook. Search for “Overland Park Farmers Market,” and become a fan. Get regular updates about produce for sale, special events and more.
Farmers’ Market closes for season this fall
learn what you can doDon’t get wet,
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Last month, the city council approved the 2012 budget. At $213 million, the 2012 budget continues reductions begun in 2009.
The 2012 budget is two percent less than the current budget and nearly 15 percent lower than the 2009 budget.
The property tax rate for the 2012 budget is approved at 12.976 mills, a 4.1 mill increase. This equates to annual city property taxes on an average Overland Park residence ($246,000) of $367 in 2012, or approximately 10-13 percent of the total property tax bill. The actual mill levy will be determined by Johnson County based on 2011 property valuations.
Property taxes help pay for general services of the city, including police and fire protection, snow removal, street and storm drainage, maintenance and construction. Other funding sources include sales tax and user fees.
The 2012 budget includes additional funding for street maintenance and adds police officers in 2013 and 2014 to fight gangs, retail crime, drugs and career criminals.
The 2012 budget further reduces the city’s work force by eliminating 18 vacant positions. Since 2009, Overland Park has cut its work force by nearly 100 positions.
Council approves 2012 budget:
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More street maintenance, cops
Councilmembers are expected to discuss later this year the possibility of implementing an entrance fee to the nationally recognized Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens to provide additional revenue for operating expenses and potentially the closing of Roe Pool.
Have you ever had a question about the landscape or just wanted to find out more information about tree and plant care?
In June, the Legacy of Greenery Committee
introduced Forest the Fox to Facebook. You may have met
Forest at one of our city sponsored events, planting a tree for Arbor Day or waving in the Downtown Overland Park Fall Festival Parade.
Forest is the city’s environmental mascot who has been promoting the value of the landscape for more than 14 years.
If you’d like the opportunity to find out more about your landscape, learn about volunteer opportunities or receive weekly tree tips, Friend Forest on Facebook www.facebook.com/forestthefox.
Forest the Fox also assists with projects sponsored by the Legacy of Greenery Committee such as the Proper Mulch Campaign. You can check out this very popular two-minute video to make sure you are “spreading” the mulch.
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Keep those nasty things ‘out of my kitchen’
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C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E S
The notifications and door hangers also state that a failed inspection fee will be charged to the property owner for failure to correct the violation by the date designated on the notice.
Notices and copies of door hangers are mailed to the property owner’s last known address according to the Johnson County Register of Deeds Office.
City staff members recognize that there may be extenuating circumstances that prevent you from being able to correct a violation within the designated timeframe.
In that event, property owners and residents are encouraged to contact Community Services to apply for an extension. A telephone number and email address where a code compliance officer may be reached are included on the notification form and door hanger.
Maintaining your property is, at times, a daunting task both physically and financially.
The city understands that there are challenges.
In August of 2008, the city implemented a $140 fee for a failed inspection following previous notifications to correct a property maintenance, weed, nuisance or zoning violation within required timeframes.
Notification efforts by the city include sending a letter via the U.S. Postal Service and leaving a notice at the door of your residence where the violation occurred.
All notifications identify the address where the violation exists, the type of violation on the property and the date by which the violation is expected to be corrected.
All too often we get unwanted pests in our kitchens.
There are some simple, inexpensive ways to eliminate any food contamination that may come with the presence of rodents and insects.
Here are some helpful tips and suggestions to keep these little guys out of your home:
Seal cracks around your baseboards and windows, and keep window and door screens closed tightly.
Make sure your kitchen stays clutter free. This can be especially handy for stopping cockroaches.
Promptly dispose of trash and garbage.
Keep foods covered and immediately clean up spills.
Move grains and flours to pest-proof
containers, including well-sealed glass jars and plastic jugs. Food products such as flour, sugar, and pancake mix should be removed from their original containers and placed in approved tightly sealed containers that are properly labeled.
Close all openings around wiring, drain pipes, vents, and flues to make them rodent and insect proof.
Consider the use of traps to eliminate rodent pests. There are a wide variety of traps to choose from, ranging from live traps to the traditional snap trap.
Your last resort should be the use of and insecticide and poisons.
Carefully follow instructions on labels when using poisons and chemicals. Insecticides can leave harmful
residue on your food and kitchen utensils, so purchase and use only those approved for use in food establishments.
If you still have a pest problem that you cannot solve, it may be time to call an exterminator. Not only can an exterminator effectively clean insects from your kitchen, he can give you ideas for permanently keeping your kitchen pest-free.
Talk to us, we will work togetherIf you are charged a $140 failed inspection fee, Community Services will send you a Notice of Cost, which will reflect the date a failed inspection fee was applied to the property. Failure to pay the fee within 30 days may result in an additional late fee of $70 and a special tax assessment against your property.
Contact Community Services at 913-895-6270 if you have any questions.
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N E I G H B O R H O O D C O N S E R VAT I O N P R O G R A M
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Grandma, former educator organizes neighborsShe’s the grandma of the neighborhood.
One thing you don’t do is walk on this grandma’s lawn.
Joann Boyd, a retired teacher and counselor, is full of pride.
While she is proud of her lush green lawn, really, it’s her neighborhood, Timberland Creek, you don’t trample upon.
“I celebrate that kids are able to play outside. That is what life is about,” said the former educator and mother of three.
Gone are the teen-age girls “gyrating” in front of her house and the young men standing outside, she said.
“I worked in the Kansas City, Missouri, School District. I guess I’m hardened. I’m not going to be frightened of them,” she said.
That work experience would help Boyd bring about support and change the course of Timberland Creek at a time when no one wanted to do anything.
“Everybody was aware of the problem in our area,” she said.
Of those who wanted to maintain the status quo and let trouble fester, Boyd simply refers to them as “characters.” That is about as disparaging as Boyd gets.
“One of the characters, he said: ‘I have a concern. I don’t appreciate the police and the harassment,’” Boyd said of one of the group’s first meeting when recalling a challenge.
“The police are always around. They are here to help us,” she replied. “Gradually, the undesirables left.”
“I wasn’t intimidated,” she said about the confrontation. “We no longer hear a police car every night.”
“The neighborhood had gone down,” Boyd said. “It was gone.”
Many of the single-family homeowners in the Timberland Creek Neighborhood Group, where Joann is one of a handful of leaders, were struggling.
Homes were built in the 1940s and 1960s. The neighborhood was showing signs of aging infrastructure, deteriorating housing conditions and violations of property codes.
Enter police officers Brian Payne and Theresa Poage.
To hear Boyd tell it, these two saved an Overland Park neighborhood and helped to bring back hope and a community.
When you talk to the officers, without hesitation they say it was Boyd. She deserves the credit. She endured criticism, hard stares and questions about her intention of involving police. She heard the insinuations and personal attacks.
For Joann Boyd, those days of unashamed, don’t-tell-me- -what-to-do neighbors are gone. She credits many for helping Timberland Creek become an attractive neighborhood including leaders with the Grantioch Neighborhood Group, the police department, and the city’s Community Services Division.
Timberland Creek became a neighborhood group in 2010 as part of the Neighborhood Conservation Program.
Its goal is to sustain aging neighborhoods in the northern part of the city that do not have homes associations.
Today, there are 35 neighborhood groups, with 27 that are active. Organized in 2010, Timberland Creek is the newest.
Timberland Creek has 1,394 residents, 21 single-family homes, and 342 duplexes with a mean home value of $143,990.
Today, her neighborhood is all on one page, together working toward a common goal.
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$143,990.
Today, her neighborhood is all on one page, together working toward a common goal.
Read more about Joann continuing
her efforts to help the neighborhood,
including a 16-year old boy. Also, how
she and police officers helped a
family at www.opoverview.org. Read more about Joann continuing
her efforts to help the neighborhood,
including a 16-year old boy. Also, how
she and police officers helped a
family at www.opoverview.org.
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R E C R E AT I O N S E R V I C E S
To register or for more information, visit www.opkansas.org or call 913/895-6390.To register or for more information, visit www.opkansas.org or call 913/895-6390.
Outdoor Special Events
Fishing RodeoFish for fun and prizes and get expert advice (plus free bait). Free hot dogs and drinks are available.Age: 3 to 12 years oldDate: Saturday, Sept. 17Time: 9 to 11 a.m.Where: South Lake Park, 86th and Valley ViewFee: Free (bring your fishing pole)Registration/ Questions: No registration required. For more information, visit www.opkansas.org or call 913/895-6390.
Fall Arts For Kids at the ArboretumChildren will be introduced to a wealth of creative materials that nature provides, along with the pleasures of the Arboretum. Kids and their families will be treated to nature crafts, haywagon rides, puppet shows, storytelling, dance and treasure hunts. In addition, there will be presentations by local bird and snake experts. Forest the Fox has lessons about taking care of your trees and there will be special performance each day by the Overland Park Orchestra. Join us for a wonderful day in the woods and gardens.Age: 2 to 12 with accompanying adultsDate: Saturday, Oct. 1 & Sunday, Oct. 2Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Where: Arboretum, located ½ mile west of 69 Highwayat 179th and AntiochFee: $6 per person, children under 2 FREEQuestions: For more information, visit www.opkansas.org.FYI: The event is held rain or shine. If you would like to enhance your enjoyment by volunteering or sponsoring the event, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator [email protected] or call the Arboretum at 913/685-3604.
Overland Park Fall Festival & Arts and Crafts FairThis annual event will feature the traditions of the past, but will include new features, such as The Elders headlining at the bandstand. Age: Open to the publicDate: Saturday, Sept. 24Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Where: Downtown Overland Park from the Farmer’s Market to the Santa Fe Commons Park.Questions: For more information about arts and crafts, visit www.opkansas.org or call 913/344-8656. For information about the parade, call the Downtown Overland Park Partnership at 913/642-2222.
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To register or for more information, visit www.opkansas.org or call 913/895-6390.To register or for more information, visit www.opkansas.org or call 913/895-6390.
Indoor Special Events
Halloween Family Concert FestFeaturing the Overland Park Orchestra in costume and Legacy School of Dance in a performance for costumed ghouls and goblins.Age: Open to kids of all agesWhere: Yardley Hall at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd.When: Oct. 30, noon to 4 p.m., Cookies and punch reception.Special Note: There is a children’s costume parade – all children who come in costume are invited to march across the stage and will receive a free bag of goodies!Reservations/Questions: No registration required. For more information, www.opkansas.org or call 913/895-6390.
Children’s Entertainment & Concerts All activities are free and take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Kids of all ages will have a great time with other children while enjoying live entertainment.
Storytelling featuring Priscilla HoweOct. 5 MRCC, 8101 MartyNov. 2 MRCC, 8101 Marty
Funky Mama ConcertsSept. 7 MRCC, 8101 Marty
Stone Lion Puppet Theatre ShowsOct. 5 TRCC, 119th & LowellDec. 7 TRCC, 119th & Lowell
Mad ScienceNov. 2 TRCC, 119th & Lowell
Registration/Questions: No registration required. For more information, visit www.opkansas.org or call 913/895-6390.
Trick or Treat TrailBoo! Check out our fourth annual safe night of trick-or-treating where you will receive an abundance of candy and have a spookatuclar Halloween! Age: Open to the public; all kids are welcome. However, it’s geared for younger kids.Date: Sunday, Oct. 30Time: 3 to 6 p.m.Where: MRCC, 8101 MartyFee: FreeSpecial Note: Real-life police officers and fire fighters will also be handing out candy. Don’t forget your goody-bag.Reservations/Questions: No registration required. For more information, www.opkansas.org or call 913/895-6390.
Nutcracker Tea PartyEnjoy a tea party and a mini-presentation of “The Nutcracker” ballet.Where: The Ritz Charles, 9000 W. 137th St. Overland ParkWhen: Saturday, Dec. 3, noon to 2 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 4, noon to 2 p.m.; 4 to 6 p.m.Fee: $40/ticket for adults; $25/tickets for children; children under the age of 3 are free. Friends of the Overland Park Arts receive a $5 discount per ticket. Tickets can be purchased at www.artsandrec-op.org.
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On-Going Recreational Programs
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R.E.C. Book Club (Read, Exercise, Converse) Meet other avid readers who also like working out (not required) to discuss a pre-determined book. The book club is open to everyone (members and non-members).Date: First Thursday of each month.Time: 7 to 8 p.m.Where: MRCC, 8101 MartyFee: FreeBook: Check www.opkansas.org to see upcoming books. Come prepared to talk about the book for each month. Registration/Questions: No registration required. For more information, visit www.opkansas.org or call 913/895-6390.
Special Swim ExperienceMeet and join others with disabilities at a special swim. Staff will be on hand to assist with swimmers’ needs and provide support. Date: First Sunday of each month Time: 9 to 10 a.m.Where: MRCC, 8101 Marty Fee: Admission is free during the special program (9 to 10 a.m.) After 10 a.m., normal daily rates apply.
Couples MassageLearn to give and receive relaxing massages in this fun, one-day class. You and your partner will practice techniques following instructor demonstrations. Age: 18 and overDate: Saturday, Oct. 8 and Nov. 12Time: 9 a.m. to noon, one-hour lunch break (on your own), 1 to 3 p.m.Where: TRCC, 119th and LowellFee: $95 per coupleRegistration/Questions: Sign up online at www.opkansas.org or call 913/895-6390. Massage TherapyWhether you are seeking pain relief, injury recovery, or pure relaxation, our goal is to insure that you leave feeling rejuvenated and deeply relaxed.Types of Services: Swedish, Esalen, sports/performance, deep tissue, pre-natal, myofacial release, Thai, Chinese cupping, geriatric and reflexology massages are available.Where: TRCC, 119th and LowellDate/Time: By appointmentFee: 60 minutes for $60; 90 minutes for $85; Chair $15 for 15 minutes or $1 a minute; Buy a package of three 60 minute massages for $150, or three 90 minute massages for $225.Special Note: Child Watch is available.Questions: Visit www.opkansas.org or call 913/327-6645
Toddle TimeThis open play time has an array of toys which will entertain your toddler.Age: 5 & UnderWhen: Every Tuesday and WednesdayTime: 9 to 11 a.m.Where: MRCC, 8101 MartyFee: $1 per child for members; $2 per child for non-membersThere is no admission fee for parents. Parental supervision must be present at all times. Registration/Questions: No registration required. For more information, visit www.opkansas.org or call 913/895-6390.
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Summer 2012 Pool Employment – Now HiringHave a “splashtastic” summer as a lifeguard, cashier or pool manager at one of our six outdoor pools. The city offers great pay, a team atmosphere, and a fun and enjoyable summer. The city is now accepting new applications for the 2012 pool season. Apply online for summer 2012 employment. Join the team of 300 people and have a memorable summer!
Pool managers must have completed their sophomore year in college before they are eligible to apply.Lifeguards must be 15 or older by May 1.Lifeguard training is provided to the applicant at no cost.Cashiers must be 14 or older by May 1
Swim LessonsBasic InformationThe city provides instruction for a variety of ages and levels: • Parent/Child • Preschool, 1 and 2 (ages 3-5) • Waves 1-5 (ages 5-15) • Stroke and Endurance Training (ages 5-15) • Adult (ages 16 & older) Indoor lessons • Session II: Oct. 10 to Nov. 5 • Session III: Nov. 14 to Dec. 17. No classes the week of Thanksgiving.
Private lessonsPrivate and semi-private indoor swimming lessons, ages 3 and up, are now available for members and non-members at the Matt Ross Community Center. Private lessons are one-on-one; semi-private is two individuals (it is up to the individual to find a second participant). Both private and semi-private include 2 hours of instruction.
Monday through Thursday classes are 30 minutes in length. Saturday classes are 45 minutes long.
Swim Lesson Fees Indoor (MRCC) Private Semi-PrivateMember $45/person $85/person $155/two individualsNon-Member $50/person $95/person $175/two individuals
Reservations/QuestionsRegister online today!Private and Semi-private: email [email protected] or call 913/327-5637. Note: Space is limited
Birthday PartiesMRCC offers the perfect space and party packages for your child to have an unforgettable birthday. Enjoy an hour of party time in the Tiki or Cabana room and unlimited swim and gym time for up to 25 people. Ask about our party packages and affordable pricing now. The base package starts at $150. For more information or to book now, visit www.opkansas.org or call 913/895-6390.
Swimming Pool Information
The electronic Pool E-Newsletter has arrived!! The newsletter is sent out once a week. Sign up for it today!
The electronic Pool E-Newsletter has arrived!! The newsletter is sent out once a week.
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R E C R E AT I O N & PA R K S E R V I C E S
Limited
Time
Promotions
*Youth (ages 2-15); Adult (ages 16-59); Senior (60+) • FYI – Non-residents
rates can be found online.
MRCC Resident Rates Type Adult Youth Senior Senior Couple **Family Paid in Full $295 $225 $225 $400 $475 Automatic $324 or $252 or $252 or $432 or $516 or Three Month $98 $75 $75 NA $158
$27/month $21/month $21/month $36/month $43/monthPayment
TRCC Resident Rates Type Adult Youth Senior Senior Couple **Family Paid in Full $150 $80 $80 $150 $280 Automatic $156 or
NA NA $165 or $288 or
Three Month $55 $35 $35 NA $95
Payment
Type Daily Weekly
MRCC Individual $7 $25
MRCC Family NA $40
TRCC Individual $5 NA
$13/month $13.75/month $24/month
MRCC 8101 Marty 913/895-6350 • TRCC 11902 Lowell 913/327-6645
November: Black FridaySave 20 percent on a *new, annual MRCC or TRCC membership paid in full. Offer valid only on November 25. Doesn’t apply towards renewals,
3-months memberships, scheduled payments or Group Exercise memberships.
*A new member is defined as someone who has never had a membership or hasn’t had a membership within the last 365 days.
On-going savingsMember Referral DiscountDo you have an annual membership and want to receive an extra free month? Refer a friend and have them buy a membership. Specific eligibility requirements required.
Gift Certificates Available Give your loved one the perfect gift anytime of year. Stop by either MRCC or TRCC to purchase a community center, group exercise or massage therapy gift certificate.
Fitness Group Exercise Swimming Gymnasiums Basketball VolleyballPing Pong Badminton Child Play Areas Banquets Meetings Birthday Parties Personal Training Equipment Orientations Fitness Assessments Weight loss programs Swim lessons Walking/Jogging Track Game Room
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Community Centers – Matt Ross & Tomahawk Ridge
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Featured Services
Senior (60+) • FYI – Non-residents rates can be found online.
$165 or $288 or$24/month
MRCC 8101 Marty 913/895-6350 • TRCC 11902 Lowell 913/327-6645
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CardioBootcamp: Intense cardio + weights. Challenging but gets the job done!
Cycle: A cardio workout done on a stationary bike. Big calorie burn and fun interaction between instructor and participants.
Group Exercise Classes
Group exercise membership pricing Length of Membership Cost 1 month $30 3 months $75 6 months $125 1 year
$252 (monthly auto pay) $225 (paid in full)
*Drop-in $5 *Senior drop-in $4
BOSU body: Use a BOSU Balance Trainer with and without dumbbells to condition your total body, including your core. Exercises traditionally done on the floor add challenge and variety when done on the BOSU. Strengthen and stretch: Gentle exercises to strengthen your muscles, increase range of motion and improve your flexibility. Exercises can be done standing or seated.
Mind/Body/CoreBallet Barre: Will transform your body by developing flexibility, balance, and stability, improving posture and core strength while you tone and lift artistically. Ballet shoes recommended.
Pilates Mat: Pilates-style conditioning exercises done on a mat. Precise movements emphasize stabilization and strengthening of the back and abdominal muscles.
Yoga and Chair Yoga: The merging of strength, flexibility and relaxation. Props provided, including mats, straps and blocks. Some classes use a chair for support.
Tai Chi: Gentle movements for improving balance and circulation. Increase range of motion and strengthen your body as you reduce stress levels. Movements stem from the original Tai Chi created in China more than 400 years ago.
Membership information/QuestionsMost group exercise classes are taught using beginner to advanced moves so participants can workout comfortably at their own level.
Group exercise memberships are separate from MRCC/ TRCC memberships. You do not have to purchase a MRCC/TRCC membership to buy a group exercise membership. Purchase your group exercise membership at either MRCC or TRCC.
Visit the city’s web site at www.opkansas.org or call 913/895-6350 to:• View interactive schedules• Age requirements to participate
Cardio dance and Dancing sneakers: Choreographed dance movements in a workout style format. A variety of dance styles and music, followed by toning.
Low impact aerobics: Cardio dance with NO jumping. Intense but easy on the joints.
Step aerobics: Intermediate to advanced step combinations followed by core exercises and stretching.
Zumba and Zumba lite: A high-energy cardio class featuring Latin and International music that combines sculpting movements and easy-to-follow dance steps.
Aqua Aerobics (MRCC only)Aqua aerobics: Aquatic exercise uses the natural buoyancy and resistance of water to provide a safe, full body workout. Cardio + conditioning exercises.
Joints in Motion: An ideal class for those beginning in a water program and will benefit those who have arthritis, fibromyalgia, back/knee pain or are pregnant.
Conditioning/StrengthBarbell strength: Take barbell exercises traditionally done in a weight room, add motivating music and an instructor to cue and spot your workout.
Bodyshaper: A conditioning class that uses free weights, resistance tubing, body bars and more.
Intense cardio + weights. Challenging but gets
Group Exercise Classes
• Additional fitness services• Hours of operation
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Deanna Rose Children’s FarmsteadSo much to do!
NEW! Attend a program at Gayle’s Exploration Outpost
NEW! Visit the General Store
NEW! Enjoy hand-scooped ice cream at Alex and Emily’s Ice Cream Parlor
Hop on one of our ponies for a pony ride
Take a Horse Drawn Wagon ride
Pick up a Discovery Passbook at Ben’s Bank
Bottle feed the goats
Go Fishin’ in Grandpa Bobs Fishing Pond with an old fashioned cane pole and worms
Fill a sifter and search for hidden treasure in Mining
Visit a One-room School House
Learn about the Kansa Indians in the Indian Encampment
Attend a milking at the Dairy Barn
Play! Play! Play! At the Prairie Playground
Take a ride around the track on a pedal tractor
Plus so much more
Admission fees
$2 Friday, Saturday and Sunday (under 2 years is free)
Friends of the Farmstead membership will include free admission plus additional benefits:
$35 for residents
$50 for non-resident
Monday through Thursday free admission
Operating hours
Open seven days a week 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Activity hours:
Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Wagon rides close at 3 p.m. on weekdays and 4 p.m. on weekends)
Birthday partiesSqueals of “Yee-Haw” and “Giddy-Up” can often be heard from the party corrals as families gather to celebrate birthdays.
Prairie Pavilion RentalHost an event for a group of up to 150 people in the Prairie Pavilion surrounded by the picturesque setting of the Farmstead.
Reservations/QuestionsYou can reserve the Prairie Pavilion or a party corral at www.opkansas.org or by phone 913/895-6390. If you reserve by phone, a $5 permit fee applies. The Pavilion and Party corrals are available to rent until October 31.
135th & Switzer
(under 1 free)
(under 1 free)
Date Farmstead Admission Pumpkin Hollow
Mon.-Thu. None $7 children and adults
Fri.-Sun. under 2 free $7 children and adults
For more information or for large groups, visit www.opkansas.org or call 913/897-2360.
Fall at the Farm: Special eventsPumpkin HollowCome get lost in our patch of pumpkins. From big and small to round and tall, you’ll find the perfect pumpkin just for you. The family can enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride, get lost in a hay maze, fish for pumpkins, climb a hay pyramid, play in a “corn” box, shoot pumpkin hoops and experience the creepy, crawly snake jump. Age: All agesDate: Sept. 23 through Oct. 27Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through SundayFee:
Night of the Living FarmOld-fashioned lanterns and carved pumpkins will lead costumed trick-or-treaters through pathways of graves and ghouls. Families can enjoy a haunted barn, flashlight scavenger hunt, haunted horse-drawn hayride, tractor pulled wagon, marshmallow roast, campfire and Halloween dancing stage. In addition to regular concessions, the Farmstead will have grilled bratwursts, cider, caramel apples and glow-in-the-dark necklaces for sale.Age: All agesDate: Oct. 21-22 and 28-29Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.Fee: Tickets can be purchased in advance for $7 at the Farmstead or at www.opkansas.org. Tickets at the gate are $8. Tickets are non-refundable and good for any night. There is no rain date.
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Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, regulations implemented by Johnson County will mean that all residents with individual trash service will have curbside recycling service and that yard waste will need to be composted or mulched rather than collected as trash.
In response to the new county regulations the City of Overland Park City Council, held several public hearings and modified city codes governing the practices of private haulers operating in the city. The City of Overland Park does not provide any trash service
TrashBeginning Jan. 1, 2012, haulers operating in the County will be required to implement a volume-based or “pay-as-you-throw” fee service. Each hauler will set the volume of trash that it will collect each week for a monthly fee.
The hauler will charge an additional amount for trash in excess of that volume.
As an example, many haulers intend to collect up to the equivalent of 65 gallons of trash from each customer per week.
A resident who puts out 65 gallons or less of trash each week will pay only the regular monthly charge. A resident setting out volumes in excess of the 65 gallon allowance will be charged an additional amount by the hauler, likely through the purchase of stickers or specific bags for the additional volume.
Many residents will also be receiving trash carts from their hauler. Locally and nationally, haulers are moving toward cart-based collections in order to make their operations more efficient while reducing the high rate of worker injuries. The City does not require that haulers use carts, nor specify a minimum cart size. The only City requirement is that hauler-supplied containers larger than 24 gallons must have a lid.
Changes to your trash service comingRecyclingRecycling of plastics, cans, boxes and papers may see a considerable increase next year as county regulations will require that haulers provide curbside recycling to all residents with individual trash service. While the list of materials collected by individual haulers may vary, each will collect certain “core” items specified by the county.
Participation in recycling will be voluntary, but haulers will be required to provide the service to all of their customers. The City Council did not make substantial modifications to the county’s requirements related to curbside recycling. While the County and City both require that haulers provide a container for curbside recycling, it will be up to the individual hauler to determine what type and size containers are acceptable for use by their customers. The city does require that containers larger than 24 gallons in size must have a lid.
Yard WasteA significant and environmentally sensitive step taken by Johnson County will no longer allow grass clippings, leaves and other yard waste materials to be dumped in a landfill for disposal.
While this change may have led to the elimination of yard waste collection for many residents, The City Council determined that Overland Park residents should continue to be provided the service that has been in place and that they are accustomed to receiving.
Haulers providing solid waste collection services in Overland Park will be required to provide curbside yard waste collection as part of their basic service. The City Council goal was to maintain a market-based service.
Starting Jan. 1, 2012, all residential trash haulers must provide 40 weeks of yard waste collection as part of the basic service package. Other decisions, such as maximum amount of yard waste and when the 40 weeks of collection occur, are left between you and your hauler.
The last year has been a busy one when it comes to trash, recycling and yard waste.
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Grass clippings and leaves and branches – oh my…Just about everyone is aware that beginning Jan. 1, 2012, yard waste (grass clippings, leaves and branches) will no longer be collected as trash for burial in a landfill. Instead, once picked up, these organics will need to be composted or ground into mulch.
In order to help residents clean up their yards and properly manage their yard waste all residential trash haulers will be required to provide 40 weeks of yard waste collection as part of their basic service.
Each hauler will design a yard waste program to meet the needs of their customers. It is likely that the services will vary from hauler to hauler.
Details that will be consistent among the haulers are:
Plastic bags will no longer be acceptable for leaves and grass clippings - paper bags only.
Woody debris must be bundled – 4 feet or less in length; 18 inches or smaller in diameter.
Details that will vary among haulers include:
The 40 weeks during which they will collect yard waste.
The number of bags or bundles that the hauler will
collect each week as part of the basic service.
The cost to collect bags or bundles in excess of the basic service.
Each hauler will notify their customers about their trash, recycling and yard waste collection policies. You are encouraged to read the materials thoroughly and contact your hauler with any questions.
Turning autumn leaves into healthy lawnsEven though it’s a harbinger of winter, autumn is a great time of the year as cooler days encourage time outside to enjoy the weather.
Regrettably, too many people waste their weekends raking leaves into piles and bagging the materials for disposal. Fortunately, there is a better solution. Consider leaving them where they are – it’s nature’s way to recycle, after all.
The months of winter, along with worms, bacteria, and other organisms, will transform your leaves so that they improve the soil while feeding trees, shrubs, and other plants.
Trees around your property draw nutrients and minerals from the soil. By raking up and disposing of the leaves you are stripping the soil of nutrients and minerals essential to a healthy landscape.
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Somewhere Over the Leaf PileSpreading money over the lawn in the form of fertilizer may help, but it can’t replace all of the vital minerals and organic matter needed for healthy, vigorous plants. Leaves, on the other hand will supply nutrients and micronutrients to your lawn without adding cost. Contrary to popular belief, mulching in your leaves will not smother your grass. Studies have shown that hundreds of pounds of leaves can easily be accommodated on a typical suburban lawn, resulting in turf that will green up earlier in the spring and be healthier throughout the year.
What kind of equipment do you need to make this happen? Your lawnmower.
Your lawnmower can now do double-duty as a leaf mulcher. Its blades can easily shred whole leaves into pieces approximately one-tenth of their original size.
Your once-daunting bounty of leaves will disappear into a layer of particles easily digested by worms and bacteria.
Begin leaf-mulching when leaves are relatively dry and before they are too deep. Set the mower to a normal three-inch height. Remove bagging attachments and block off the chute on a rear-discharge machine. Walk your mower slowly over the lawn, giving the mower blade plenty of time to shred the leaves. If your mower has a side discharge chute, you will probably want to begin on the outside edge, blowing chopped leaves onto unmowed areas, and continue mowing inward.
If your first pass over the lawn has left a significant quantity of whole leaves, repeat while mowing at a right angle to the first cut, perhaps walking even more slowly. Leaves, especially damp ones, take more work than grass. As with grass mowing, you’ll need to do this more than once, but it will take less time and your back will thank you for avoiding the rake.
While your yard won’t be as green immediately after mulching, the leaves will protect your lawn, decompose over the winter, and slowly release nutrients your lawn will need once winter retreats for another year.
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Many private partners are assisting the cities in helping to recycle items and reduce the impact on local landfills.
Recyclable items may include:
Electronics
Confidential documents
Cell phones
Usable building materials
Furniture
WhereBlack & Veatch campus11401 Lamar
WhyMore and more residents are becoming accustomed to recycling the usual materials such as papers, cardboard and glass, but it can be more difficult to responsibly clear out many of the items clogging your closets or filling up your garage.
Electronics – collected by The Surplus ExchangeComputers, monitors, TVs, VCRs, keyboards, cables, scanners, stereos, tape decks, printers, and other electronics. Most items will be collected free of charge. Charges of $10 - $25 will apply to recycle computer monitors, TVs and large printers.
Confidential Documents – shredding provided by ProShred SecurityShredding is the ideal way to get rid of your sensitive or confidential documents, but doing it at home is time-consuming and creates mounds of material that is not easily recycled. Bring your unwanted bank statements, tax records and other documents for destruction by professional shredders, ProShred Security. ProShred will shred your documents on site – you are even welcome to witness their destruction if you prefer. Volunteers will be on site to help unload materials for shredding. The suggested donation for this service is $5 for a standard file box and $10 for larger quantities.
Cell Phones – collected by SprintYou learned about it, spent hours holding it in your hands and made it part of conversations between family and friends, but now it’s over and a new one has taken its place. Your old cell phone has moved from your hip, pocket or purse into a drawer or cabinet, joining the
millions of cell phones that that are taken out of service each year. Sprint, our hometown wireless provider, will be on hand at our event to give your old friend a great sendoff as they make certain that your phone is properly recycled while benefiting great charities such as The Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
Usable Building Materials – collected by Heartland Habitat for Humanity ReStoreEveryone who has done construction or remodeling knows that some great usable materials are produced when old stuff is torn out, and there are usually leftover materials when the job is complete. Too often these materials end up cluttering your storage areas or in the trash. Donate your new and usable used building materi-als, hardware, fixtures, and appliances to ReStore. Your donation may be tax-deductible, and will benefit Heart-land Habitat for Humanity ’s building projects. See their website for a complete list of acceptable materials.
Used Carpet and Padding – collected by Free Green RecyclingCarpet can make a room look and feel great, but at some point it turns a corner and it’s time for something new. Fortunately, some professional installers recycle what they tear out, but a majority of used carpet still ends up in a landfill. Free Green Recycling is one of the few carpet recycling operations nationwide, and they will be at our event to accept your used carpet and padding for recycling. Please make sure your carpet and padding are kept dry and are bundled for easy handling.
Furniture and Clothing – collected by Goodwill IndustriesGoodwill Industries is a long-established organization that provides job training and employment services. Goodwill will be at our event to collect clothing, house-wares, small appliances, furniture, toys and many other items. Visit Goodwill’s Web site for a more complete list of acceptable and non-acceptable items.
Bicycles – collected by RevolveBicycles have great memories for many of us: riding along with the wind in your face, getting together with friends, and later when you let go and watch your own child ride away on their own for the first time. Bring your used adult and kids bikes to our October event. Revolve will repair and reuse whatever’s feasible on your old bike and recycle the rest.
Recycling ExtravaganzaOn Sat., Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Overland Park, along with the cities of Leawood, Prairie Village and Mission Hills, will sponsor a Recycling Extravaganza to provide a recycling opportunityfor items and materials not routinely collected at curbside or at our drop-off recycling center.
Clothing
Toys
Bicycles
Used carpet and padding
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Earth NotesDid you know that Americans throw away 24 million tons of leaves and grass annually? Leaves alone account for up to 75 percent of our residential waste in the fall.
The average adult receives 41 pounds of junk mail each year. Visit www.dmachoice.org to reduce the volume of unwanted mail you receive.
Consider changing your porch lights to compact fluorescent or L.E.D bulbs. You can save up to 90% when you change and cut your electric bills by as much as $200 over the life of the replacement bulb.
About 15 percent of the energy you use to heat your home goes to warming the air that leaks in through cracks and gaps. Check your home for air leaks and caulk or seal for comfort and savings.
A one-inch rain falling on impermeable pavement produces 5.5 gallons of stormwater. This means that a one-inch rain falling evenly on streets and highways throughout the city would produce more than 36 million gallons of stormwater.
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