A note from Randi…

Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the Andover Kansas Tornado outbreak. Our atmosphere is prime for tornadic weather for the next few days. Be on the lookout for signs of severe weather. If you are like me, you might want to clean out your shelter spot. Our spot is filled with empty suitcases, extra folding chairs, and items for a garage sale. Hopefully, no one will need to use their basement or closet for shelter this weekend.

Until next week,

All my best, Randi

Thank you to everyone who attended Earth Day United - both vendors and visitors. We are going to pencil in a repeat event for 2025. If you have suggestions, send your thoughts to [email protected]

We received our certificate of proclamation for Earth Day from City Council. It is hard to believe this was the first recognition EVER for Earth Day by the City of Wichita. From left to right, Mayor Lilly Wu, Councilperson Maggie Ballard, Jessica Maldonaldo, Randi Thimesch, and Jane Byrnes.

Time to clean out your garage, basement, closets, and shed!

Dispose your electric devices safely and free of charge. Computers** Laptops** Printers** Television sets**Cell phones** Batteries (terminals must be taped)** Tablets** E-readers** VCR/DVR/DVD players**Blu-ray players**Network devices** (ie: routers, hubs, modem**Peripherals components** (i.e. hard drives, keyboards, mice, cables, cords**CD-ROMs,circuit boards, power supplies) Pagers** PDA** Phones** Scanners** Fax-machines** Digital converter boxes**Cable/satellite receivers** Portable music player**Audio-visual equipment

This event is for residents and businesses, excluding businesses that sell or recycle electronic.

WATER CONSERVATION REBATE INFORMATION

It's back! Our city council members voted yesterday to bring back water rebates. • Rebates will be credited to applicant’s Water Utility account.

• Up to $50 for dual flush toilet conversion kits

• Up to $100 for hose faucet irrigation controllers

• $75 for a rain barrel

• Up to $100 for rain sensor-shutoffs

• Up to $100 for smart irrigation controllers

• $35 for a toilet repair kit

Hurry. Only $75,000 is available and it will surely go fast! For any questions about the conservation rebate program Call 316.268.4470 or Email: [email protected] 

RECYCLE - REUSE - RECYCLE

PRo Kansas Recycling

DID YOU KNOW…

PRo Kansas Recycling accepts and sells gently used books? A nominal cash donation is appreciated to help with PRo Kansas Recycling’s expenses.

For more information about what PRo Kansas Recycling accepts, please refer to this document. PRo Kansas is open 3 times a week. Check the website for the hours it is open.

ICT Treehuggers needs your unwanted t-shirts to share with their gardening friends. Button down long sleeved shirts are also welcomed to protect arms from the sun and brambles. Drop off your donation at Lola Candle Company, 1029 W Douglas, Suite 101, Dummy Apparel Company, 2721 E Central, Suite 205, Sunflour Cafe and Collective, 6120 W Central Ave. Deadline: June 1, 2024. For more information call 316.573.8161 or email [email protected]

For more information about ICT Treehuggers and how you can volunteer, check out their Linktr.ee - https://linktr.ee/ictreehuggers

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