Neighborhood News Volume 21, Issue 2 Rock Creek South March2015 Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. Gardening: Starting Plants from Seeds St. Paul United Methodist Church 3601 S. Sterling Dear Neighbors, Spring is finally here! I am so glad to see things turning green again. Speaking of green, our next meeting is all about cultivating a green thumb. We will be learning about starting plants from seeds. Are you a novice gardener ready to challenge yourself with new skills? Starting your own plants from seeds has many benefits if you yearn for less expensive and more diverse varieties in garden plants. Sara Scheil, Master Gardener, will share her knowledge and experience in starting vegetable and flower plants from seeds. This is knowledge everyone should have. If you cannot attend on Tuesday, check out page two for information about gardening classes being hosted by the Independence Community Garden Association. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Last month we met and discussed the healthy neighbor project. We brainstormed locations in Independence where the grant could help to bring healthy food to a local store. The Orowheat Bakery Outlet on 40 Highway was the most suitable candidate so far. The project involves working with a local store to provide healthier choices to their customers. While we discussed our options, we also enjoyed three wonderful types of chili. Yum yum… We look forward to seeing you Tuesday! Please support our advertisers! Sincerely, Jennifer Kiely, President Page 2 Neighborhood News Calendar of Events for 2015 All meetings held the 4th Tuesday at 7:00 P.M. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 3601 Sterling unless noted otherwise March 24th Gardening: Starting Plants from Seed, Sara Scheil, Master Gardener April 28th Create your own decorative paving stones (rescheduled from last year) May NO regular meeting due to Memorial Day holiday: Suggested activity Friday, May 8th: FREE admission to Powell Gardens rd June 23 Crime: Officer Syme, Independence Police Department, discussing crime trends/ patterns in our neighborhood th July 28 Healthy Eating on a Budget: Kelsey Jeter, Nutrition and Health Specialist University of MO Extension Aug 25th Saving for the Future: Family Budgeting, speaker from University MO Extension nd Sept 22 Annual Neighborhood Picnic, Phil Roberts Park Oct 27th Local History -1859 Jail and how it has a connection to Rock Creek South: Historical Society of Jackson County, Executive Director Steve Noll th Nov 24 Annual Holiday Potluck Dinner In case you miss the March 24th meeting, you can go to one of these: FREE Gardening Classes Sponsored by the Independence Community Garden Association Taught by the Get Growing Team at the Kansas City Community Gardens Location: Independence Department of Health, 515 S. Liberty, Independence MO 64050 Monday, March 16, 6:00 PM Vegetable Garden Basics Monday, April 13, 6:00 PM Tomatoes, Peppers and Sweet Potatoes – Oh My! Monday, May 18, 6:00 PM Get Growing: Water Monday, August 3, 6:00 PM The Ins and Outs of Fall Gardening Classes last approximately 1.5 hours. Join the Kansas City Community Gardens organization for $12 and receive: 10 packages of seeds, a bag of natural fertilizer, discounts on vegetable transplants and more. Low income families can inquire about the discounted rate. Join by visiting their site at 6917 Kensington, KC MO 64132 OR visit the Independence Distribution site at the Independence Health Dept., 515 S. Liberty on the following dates: March 26; April 30; May 21 and August 13 from 3:00 6:00 p.m.; seeds and vegetable plants are available for purchase at those times if you have pur- Page 3 Neighborhood News Crime Stats for February 6 through March 14, 2015 Crime Block Street Date 9500 E. 33rd St. S. 20-Feb Assault—DV 9600 E. Linwood Blvd. 7-Mar Stealing from Motor Vehicle 3100 S. Overton Ave. 8-Mar Stealing of Motor Vehicle 3400 S Maywood Ct. 17-Mar Burglary RAIDS Online: Regional Analysis and Information Sharing Time 12:00 AM 3:00 AM 8:30 PM 6:30 AM https://www.raidsonline.com/# Let’s WORK TOGETHER to KEEP CRIME OUT of our neighborhood. Join a Neighborhood Watch Group on your block. Need your fence repaired? Want a new one? Repairs/Gates/ Railings/Air conditioner encasements Chain Link, Wood, Wrought Iron, Vinyl and Ornamental Call Dave Kiely at 816-308-6642 Residents may run a text only ad, up to 30 words, without charge. Donations will be accepted. Ads are subject to review and may be refused if not deemed appropriate or are of a commercial nature. To place an ad or for additional information, please contact Advertising Coordinator John Blackburn. Community Announcements & Services Loaves and Fishes: Free Community Meal Wednesdays, 5:00—6:00 PM. St. Paul United Methodist Church 3601 S. Sterling Ave. City Council Mayor Eileen Weir 325-7027 City Council Office 325-7022 www.independencemo.org/citycouncil Councilmembers Marcie Gragg District 1 Curt Dougherty District 2 Scott Roberson District 3 Tom Van Camp District 4 Karen DeLuccie At-Large Chris Whiting At-Large City Manager Robert Heacock 325-7170 The City Council meets weekly on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall, 111 E Maple, Independence. The meetings are open to the public and are cablecast live on City7 local cable television. Rock Creek South Officers President: Jennifer Kiely………... 807-8905 [email protected] Vice President: George Heiser …..254-3767 Treasurer: Donna Nadeau………..252-1479 Secretary: ………………………….. Vacancy Advertising: John Blackburn…….405-8641 Historian: ……………………………Vacancy Police/Crime Watch Chair: Jennifer Kiely Newsletter Editor: Diana Ackley..929-8214 [email protected] Photographer: ……………….. George White Did you know? Getting involved in community events will increase a child’s confidence. Community Matters. Come Join US! City Events 3/19 Community Development Block Grant Public Hearing: 4:00 to 6:00 pm, City Hall, 111 E. Maple. the City of Independence will submit the 2015-19 Five Year Consolidated Plan and 2015-16 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Act programs 3/26 Cool Season Plant Distribution: Plants distributed from 3 - 6 pm at the Health Department, 515 S Liberty. Membership to KC Community Gardens is required. Membership is $2 for individuals who qualify and $12 for all others. 4/4 Household Hazardous Waste Collection: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents may drop off hazardous household waste for free. Accepted items include batteries; paint and paint products; fluorescent light bulbs; garden and yard products including herbicides, pesticides, rat poison and weed killer; used motor oil; automotive fluids including brake fluid, transmission fluid and gasoline; household cleaners including toilet and tub cleaners, oven cleaners, drain cleaner, etc.; kerosene, unused and/or outdated medicines, etc. The Police Department will be on hand to collect and dispose of old or unwanted ammunition, explosives, firearms, fireworks, etc. Call 816-325-7711 for more information about the HHW Disposal Program. Location: Large parking lot at Osage, Liberty, Walnut and Kansas Streets. Helpful Numbers Hope House (domestic violence) 461-4673 Homeless Hotline 474-9380 Comprehensive Mental Health Service 254-3652 MOCSA (sexual assault victims) 531-0233 or 931-4527 Aid to Families with Dependent Children 800-392-1261 American Red Cross 931-8400 Salvation Army 252-3200 Boys and Girls Club of Eastern Jackson County 461-1422 “Like” us on Facebook: RockCreekSouthNeighborhood7