https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/8f83b05d8e056c2f054aca67f5d207e3.pdf ac505424e4512eaa2106b77695e8ced4 PDF Text Text I Vol VI. N0.1 Harch 1987 I!.{ I As derlned by the pbnnlng dep:utment, Brook CrP.ek ls that Helr,htmrh<md bounded by the t"ftllroad tncks ne:.r. Oregan St. on th@ "st, 11th St. on the north, 19th sr. (north slde only) on the south, and the @astern d ty FORUM Umlts. ·· 1 f you 11 ve wl thin the Brook Cnek neighborhood, we would Uke for you to come to our monthly neighborhood ' , J.s&uell dlscu!l!led at these meetings explore corrantmi ty h I evelopnP.nt, thP. MARCH 12 neighborhood center 8lld any other 'Joncen1s you or your MEETINGS BROOK CREEK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION EAST LAWRENCE CENTER ndghbon may wlsh to discuss .. Keetlngf are held the second Thursday 7:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. ADULT EXERCFSE TIME 10 AM to 11:30 AM Nonday•- Tuesday Thursday- Friday Third Thursday in each month ( except August) Next meeting- April 16 All Welcome II BROOK CREEK NEJGIIBO!UIOOO BOONDARIES t II I I I I I I \ '' -=--,__.~--..- of each month, from 7t30 to 9tOO pm at the East Lawrence Center. Please comel Droo}{ Creek Improvement Association Board Member~• Pres. - Mr. Don Binns V-Pres. Mr. Bob Eggert Sec. Mrs. Grantham Treas. Mr. Howard Hargrove �ut:tUH Ill I Having difficulty with C AN DI D AT E F 0 R UM Reading or Math ? Thursday, March 12, East Lawrence Center One who does not vote has no right to complain about what public officials do or do not do ! Each person has only one vote and each vote counts equally. Be sure to bring your vote to the polls. If you are undecided as to which candidate will meet your preference, come to the forum with your concerns and questions. Bring a friend as well. You do not need to live in the neighborhood.~~ welcome! Some things to be discusseds How will the project be financed ? What has been the cost of studies so far ? Wha~ additional studies will be required ? Who will replace the businesses which will be destroyed by the project? Has this been determined as well as the big stores which are anticipated? Bring your questions l Classes for ADULT BASIC EDUCATION are now located in the Adult Learning Center in the 19th & Haskell CenterT in the north building. Hours are 9 to 4 Monday through, Thursday and 7 to 9 Tuesday and Thursday evenings. One can complete work for the GED ( General Educatior Degree) or simply get help with problems in reading or arithmetic. There is open enrollment any time to anyone 16 years or older. No cost involved. Call 843-0160 for additional information. Please, pass this information to a friend who might be interested. It can help in obtaining a job or doing better in the job you are presently holding. ********* SPRING CLEAN-UP Spring clean-up time is almost upon us and the nice weather is encouraging. Let's do it EXERCISE , EXCERCISE !! The Center is open to adults for self-directed exercise activities from 10 AH to 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Come and join the group which is presently enjoying this opportunity and the fellowship with your neighbors. r>A"t.O..r'\T"\Trn"T ......,,..,. vvnt•tvUl.ll.r.::> Those people who are eligible for commodities and are unable to come after them, please call a neighbor to help you or call 843-0471 or the Center at 841-7758. "!: ':t': ~·r -;': ~·, "'i': '}~ "!: In this precinct we have 528 registered voters March 3 a few less than 200 voted. ' Where were the rest of you ? Or don•t you care? If you are not registered or have moved within 30 Button, button, who has buttons? West Junior High is trying to accumulate 1,000,000 of any size, type, or condition. If you have some to discard ,please leave them at the Center or at the school. days or have changed your name, hurry down to the court house and register at the County Clerk's office, just to the left of the front door. �Statement of Community Development Objectives '' The conservation and expans1on of the City's housing stock in order to provide a decent home and a suitable living environment for all persons, but principally those of low and moderate income. FREE ENERGY SAVING IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF lAWRENCE CAN MUP HOMlOWNER$ SAVE $$$ ON ENERGY BilLS lh City ef lewrtMt 1!11 "''"'' tnii.Wo tt pay fer wittherhlne l111prnt111tnh can htclwdtl "'"'"Itt the city. • Attic Insulation • Storm Windows • Weatherstripping of boon . • Caulking of Op~nings Where Air Can Inter the House Grants lor these improvements will be mode to eligible homeo~ners. No repayment for this assistance Is required. Grants will be awarded on o first-come lint-served basis with priority given lo applicants who live in the live CD8G target neighborhoods. Eligibility requlr•mentl for this aulstance ore: The expansion and improvement of the quant1ty and quality of community services, principally for persons of low and moderate income, which are essent1al for sound community development and for the development of viable urban communities. A more rational utilization of land and other natural resources and the better arrangement of residential, commercial, industrial, recreational and other needed activity centers. The reduction of the isolation of income groups within the City and the promotion of an increase in the diversity and vitality of neighborhoods through , the spatial deconcentration of housing opportunities for persons of lower income and the revitalization of deteriorating or deteriorated neighborhoods to attract persons of higher i-ncome. The restoration and preservation of properties of special value for historic, architectural or aesthetic reasons. 1. The home must be owner/occupied with no mor11 than two dwelling units. · 2. Mobile homes ore not eligible lor assistance 3. Annual gron lomlly Income cannot eKceed the lolowl'.'g guidelines: Family Sbe Maximum Income I 2 3 4 $U,t00 $11,150 $17,150 $tt,l50 6 $21.100 $22,300 7 I plus $23,550 $24,100 s Incomes will be verlflecl. . Applications received on or before July 10 . 198·7. will be given lint consideration. Application forms ore ovalloLie at the office ol Community Development In Room 08 of City Hall. For more Information, call 8.. 1-7722, Ext. 107 The alleviation of physical and economic distress through the stimulation of private investment and community revitalization in areas with population outmigration or stagnating or declining tax base. THINGS YOU WOULD NOT HAVE WERE IT NOT FOR FOR THIS PROGRAM T • Paving of Fifteenth Street 2: Sidewalks on Fifteentru Street 3.New water lines north of 15th Street 4. Brook Creek Park s. East Lawrence Center 6 •• Shelter house in Brook Creek Park 7.Paved walk from the end of 16th to Center so children avoid mud 8.Soccer field in Edgewood Park 9. Playground equipment in Edgewood Park 10. Shrubbery north of the Center 11. Voting in the Center instead of a school hallway 12. New culverts at the corner of 13th and Oakhill For the year 1987 -88 we will receive $800 for trees in Brook Creek Park and $10~000 f~ drainag& improvements from Brook Creek to the River, �JJi F I< EE S Uf':!}t1E.R -!r****~': EAST LAWRENCE CENTER EDGEWOOD PARK /) 9 AM to 12 AM Until middle of July z- ~ 1 PM to 4 PM Ages 5 thru 12 Free swimming every Friday morning- bus to the pool. Parents need to sign up child on first day and provide information. Two instructors on duty. SEPTEMBER PICNIC' Members and guests of Brook Creek Neighborhood Association will have our first fall meeting September 3 1 6s15 PM at the shelter house in Brook Creek Park. (or at the Center in case of storm). Bring your table service and a covered dish or dessert. Meat and drinks will be furnished, Be prepared to say "yes" when the calling committee contacts you. Put it on your calendar NOW ! No fees unless a special event is planned. ******** Special surprise every Thursday Special art teacher once each week • Bookmobile and story lady once each week. CONGRATULATIONS MR.FAWCETT We are pleased to hear that Steve has reached the status of Professor at K.u. It couldn't ha\te ·hiipj5ened to a nicer or more deserving person. *****j(* Where else in town can you find so much for so little effort on the part of parents1 AND IT'S FREE I I ! ! Don't miss another day l Do it now ! Hurry and sign up * * * ******** NEW DIRECTOR AT EAST LAWRENCE CENTER Rich, the former director,transfered to Manhattan, Kansaso The new director, Mr. Calvin Jackson, is on the job and we welcome him and wish him eve~~ success in this new ventureo The Advisory Council will eontinue to meet as in the past. Adult exercise program in the mornings will continue • If no one is there ,contact Goldie Harmon at 843 6786 or Rachel Grantham at 843 0471. • "The house isn't sinking: the grass needs mowing." �1 J Vol. VI, No. 2 May 1987 As defined by the planning departmeQt, Brook Creek ts that Neighborhood bounded by the railroad tracks near Oregan St. on the wast, 11th st. on the north, 19th st. (north slde only) the south- and the eastern city limits. If you live vlthln the Brook Creek -======1t:o · ghborhood, we would like for you to our monthly neighborhood Issues discussed these meetingS MEETINGS Bl\OOK CREEK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION EAST LAWRENCE CENTER Surruner Hours days 1 to 5 PM ~-leek Sundays n~ighbors 3 to 6 PM No meetings in July or August September 3 Picnic in Brook Creek Park (see inside for details) Adult Exercise hours 10 to 11:30 See inside for further infonnation Other meetings 7:30 P M Second Thursday of month East Lawrence Center All welcome BROOK CREEK NEIGHBOlUfOOO BOONDARIES ::=l_.J__--:-r.ID o 1 eo xplore co~nunity evelopnent, the neighborhood center and any other concerns you or your n \' 0 ¢ 1 may wlsh to discuss., Meetings are held second Thursday each.month, from 7130 to 9aoo pm at the East Lawrence Center, Please comel Brool< Creek Improvement Association BOARD MEMBERS~ Pres.- Mr.Don Binns V-Pres.- Mro Bob Eggert Sec.- Mrso Grantham Treas.- Mr. Doug Miller �BROOK CREEK DRAINAGE, CRACKER BOX BUILDING LOTS ISSUES SETTLED BY NEH CITY COMHISSION After vo1.c1.ng concern over several issues at the May 14 Brook Creek Neighborhood Meeting, the members. chose President Don Binns to go to the City Commission Meeting on May 19, to try ar.d get some decisions favorable for Brook Creek. The results show we can be proud of Hr. Binns, and also proud of our newly elected City Commissioners Mike Rundle, Bob Schurnrn and Dennis Constance. The Cornrnission was approving the final 1988 C.D. budget, and after hearing from Mr. Binns about how year after year, no allocated C.D. money has been spent to correct the flooding of Brook Creek, they decided to restore $10,000 to the budget for this problem. They also approved $1000 for newsletter and administrative costs ($400 less than requested), and the requested amount of $800 for tree planting in the neighborhood. Another item of major concern to almost everyone in the neighborhood was the City staff plan to give blanket approval to developers to build houses on any of the undersize vacant lots in Brook Creek Neighborhood (and North Lawrence too), that they could get their hands on. Our lots north of 15th Street are only 40ft wide instead of the standard 60ft, and average only 5280ft2 instead of the standard 7000ft2 for RS-2 zoning. Staff wanted to allow building on lots as small as 4550ft 2 , and with no public hearing! Well, we've seen what happens when developers cram cracker boxes into these little bitty lots. If they approved this, we would end up with much more storm water run-off from roofs and driveways, more traffic, more noise . . . simply more density than what RS-2 zoning allows for. Hell Juanita Crumet and }fichael Almon circulated a petition against the proposal, some 65 people signed it, and Mr. Binns carried it to the City Commission. Even before Hr. Binns spoke, Commissioners Rundle and Constance said the proposal violated the intent of RS-2 zoning, and after Mr. Binns made his arguments, the Commission voted 5-0 to reject the proposed changes. Instead, the City will continue to take variance requests for any undersize lot, and the Board of Zoning Appeals will judge them on their merits, case by case, at public hearing where neighbors can protest. In addition, the City staff will now notify the neighborhood Association of any such variance applications. These are important victories, and they remind us what we can do when we work together to elect good Commissioners and press for good policies an6 good funding. Report presented by Michael Almon COMMUNITY DEVELOPHENT BOARD ADVISORY COMt1T~EE If you would like to be a part of the planning for use of Conununity Development funds, now is your opportunity. Jim Tucker, who has served ably for anumber of yeaws is no langei: eligible. Could you suggest some one. Everett Hoover has completed his first term and is eligible for another term. Elizabeth Vogt , who is presently serving a two year term will serve until Sept. 1988. ************ �WHAT IS A HOUSING REHABILITATION DEFERRED LOAN? A housing rehabilitation deferred loan is a no-interest loan to homeowners .from the City of Lawrence Community Development Block Grant (COBG) Program. No payments are required by the homeowner as long as he or she continues to own and occupy the property repaired with CDBG funds. Up to 50% of the total amount loaned may be forgiven over a seven-year period. When the homeowner ceases to be owner/occupant through sale or other circumstance, the remaining balance of the deferred loan must be repaid in full. 2 WHAT IS A HOUSING REHABILITATION INSTALLMENT LOAN? A housing rehabilitation installment loan is a no interest loan to homeowners from the City of Lawrence Community Development Block Grant (COBG) Program. A $50.00 per m~:mth payment is required on these loans, although up to 50% of the total amount loaned may be forgiven over a seven-year period. When the homeowner ceases to be owner/occupant through sale or other circumstance, the remaining balance on the loan amount must be repaid in ful I. 3 WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A HOUSING REHABILITATION DEFERRED LOAN? deferred loan pays for the costs of repairs and improvements necessary to upgrade an owner-occupied property to minimum housing standards adopted by the the City for the CDBG Program. A 4 WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF A HOMEOWNER? homeowner is defined as all persons having legal or equitable interest in a ___ _ property as well as purchasers under a written, legally binding "contract for deed." A 5 WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF AN OWNER/OCCUPANT? Owner/Occupant is defined as a person or persons who have had legal or equitable interest in a property for at least one year prior to submission of an application and have resided in the property for at least one year prior to submission of an application. An 6. WHAT ARE THE BASIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA WHICH AN OWNER/OCCUPANT MUST MEET TO QUALIFY FOR A DEFERRED OR INSTALLMENT LOAN? Basic eligibility requirements are as follows: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. The property must be located in the City of Lawrence. The owner/occupant must have occupied the property for at least 12 months prior to the date of application for the loan. The property cannot contain more than two (2) dwelling units. ·The property cannot be a mobile home. The homeowner must not have previously received a loan or grant for housing rehabilitation from the City. The owner must have adequate hazard insurance on the property. Property taxes must be paid ar1u K'.,.~t :.:~ tr; d~.t.c. · · The homeowners (including all persons having legal or equitable interest in the property as well as seTTers and buyers under a written, legally binding "contract for deed") must accept in writing the Terms and Conditions Under Which Loans Are Made. �i. Annual gross income(as defined below) of all adults who share the same dwelling unit with the owner/occupant may not exceed the following: FAMILY SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8+ DEFERRED LOANS $12,163 13,868 15,618 17,368 18,463 19,513 20,606 21 ~ 700 INSTALLMENT LOANS $13,900 15,850 17,850 19,850 21 • 100 22,300 23,550 24,800 Gross income shall include actual monies received prior to deductions for taxes, insurance, social security, etc., from salaries, wages, conmissions, bonuses~ interest, dividends, trips, capita.l gains, rental income, Social Security Benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), private pensions, Aid for Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), and any other source. Copies of the most current income tax returns for all wage earners wi 11 be required: and further verification will be requested as needed. 7. HOW MUCH MAY BE BORROWED? The owner may borrow the amount necessary ttJ bring his or her· property , into compliance with the Property Rehabilitation Standards, a1s determined by the Community Development Department Rehabilitation Speciailist and Director, OR $17,000.00, WHICHEVER IS LESS. The owner should! be aware that a rehabililration loan will not ~enerally be used to complete cosmetic or other similar general property 1mprovements. 8.· WHAT IF $17,000.00 IS NOT ENOUGH TO PAY FOR ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS? The homeowner must place in a City escrow account any amount in excess of $17,000.00 before construction can begin. In cases where the homeowner cannot provide the additional money needed to do all needed repairs, a deferred rehabilitation loan cannot be made. 9. WHO DECIDES WHAT REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS ARE NECESSARY? A qualified Community Development.Department Rehabilitation Specialist will inspect the property in order to determine what work is neces;sary to upgrade the property to the Property Rehabilitation Standards adopted by the City for the CDBG Program. The Rehabilitation Specialist must include all work necessary to bring the property up to the Property Rehabllitation Standard. WHO DOES THE CONSTRUCTION WORK? Construct ion work is camp 1eted by rehabi 1it at ion contractors wh() have been screened and selected by the Community Development Department. The City invites all approved contractors to bid on the rehabilitation work, and the lowest, acceptable bidder is awarded the contract for rehabilitation 'IIQ rk . �FREE REMOVAL OF DETERIORATED STRUCTURES Why not get rid of that old, broken down shed or garage behind your home or rental property? Or, do you own an old abandoned house that should be removed? The Community Development Department of the City of Lawrence has allocated a limited amount of funds to be used for the voluntary demolition and clearance of dilapidated buildings and outbuildings (garages, sheds, etc.). The basic eligibility requirements are: 1. The structure to be demolished must be in one of the following CDBG target neighborhood areas: Pinckney, Oread, East Lawrence, Brook Creek, and North Lawrence. 2. The applicant need not be an owner/occupier of the property where the structure to be demolished is located. 3. There will be no income restrictions unless requests for demolition exceed available funds. In that case, first priority will be applicants who meet the CDBG income guidelines. Clearance and demolition contracts will be administered by the Community Development Department. RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM Investments in Lawrence, Kansas, neighborhoods can pay high dividends for owners of rental property. A significant percentage of the City's population resides in rented housing and the City's vacancy rate is low, making ownership of rental housing an attractive investment in Lawrence. If you are interested in repairing and upgrading rental property in Lawrence with private funds, your private funds can be matched dollar for dollar (to a maximum of $5,000 per unit or $5,000 per unit average in multiple unit projects) with federal Rental Rehabilitation funds administered by the Lawrence Community Development Department. The federal match is offered as a deferred loan (no monthly installment payments), which may be forgiven over a 10 year period. Properties must be located in the East Lawrence, Brook Creek, or Pinckney areas, or in certain portions of ~orth Lawrence and South Lawrence near 25th and' Iowa. Federal subsidy assistance for lower income renters may also be available in conjunction with the Rental Rehabilitation Program (through the Lawrence Housing Authority). If you own or have thought about owning rental housing in Lawrence, Kansas, you can benefit from the Rental Rehabilita-. tion Program. For more information, simply Development Department, P. 0. 66044, or come by City Hall, or ju~t call {913) 841-7722, contact th~ Lawrence Community Box 708, Lawrence, Kansas 6 East 6th Street, ground floor, extensiori 100. �MINOR HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANTS Imorovements that improve health, safety, energy costs, or conditions that cause blight oand deterioration are eligible. Heat pumps will not be allowed. Amount limit- $.500 or less. Property must be located within the city limits, must be owner-occupied and contain no more than 2 dwelling units. Applicant cannot have received rehab assistance from Community Development since December 31, 1978. EMERGENCY REPAIR LOANS AND GRANTS Improvements that eliminate immediate hazards to health and safety or conditions that are likely to cause healtha nd safety hazards in the near future. Amount of assistance limit $2 1 300 or less. Applicant must have owned and occupi1~d property for 12 months prior to date of application if amount exceeds $SOO.Applicant cannot have received rehab assistance from the city since De ce.'!lber 3llr l978.Property must be within the city limits and contain no more than two dwelling units. · 2. f) The applicant must sign a Mortgage Note and Mortgage for the amount of financial assistance in excess of $500. If the cost of the work is more than $500, but less than $600, the applicant must deposit with the City the amount in excess of $500. . ~) The C.O.D. staff must determine whether an emergency exists. h) The C.O.D. staff shall determine whether the property is of sufficient value to warrant the loan. i) The Grant Review Board must approve all loan applications. ·~ligible Use of Funds Improvements that eliminate immediate hazards to health and safety or conditions that are likely to cause health and safety ha~ards in the near future. 3. Grant and Loan Limit Per Property $2,500, or b) The amount necessary to make the improvement, whichever is . 1ess. a} 4. Payback Requirements a) Financial assistance of $500 or less shall be a grant to the recipient and need not be repaid. b) The amount of financial assistance in excess of $500 shall be in the form of a loan which must be repaid in a lump sum when the recipient ceases to be an owner-occupant of the property improved. (Example: If the total financial assistance is $1,000, the repayment would be $500). c) No interest will be charged on loans. �------ --- ·--- Jf J Vol. VI. No.3 Qctober 1987 .----.:..-J -=-= _-.__, ___ As defined by the planning departBrook Creek ls that Neighborhood bounded by the railroad tracks near ~gan St. on the Vest, 11th st. on the north, 19th (north side only) the south, and.~~ eastern city me~t, MK HIU. tt.MEURY se. ~.&.'""-'·a If you live within the Brook Creek we would like for you to our monthly nelghborho~ EAST LAWRENCE CENTER EAST LAWRENCE CENTER The East Lawrence Center, 1245 East 15th, Is open for youth activities during the fcilowlng hours: Monday through Saturday-1:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday-3:00-8:00 p.m. Center phone: 842·9418; Office phone: 841-7758 Two pool tables, video games, multi-purpose room, and ping pong table are also available for free play during these hours. Room reservations (un111 10:00 p.m.) are available; call 7122 at least two (2) weeks In advance for Information ding reservations. Adult Exercise Hours 10 to lls30 Mon.Wed. Thur. Fri. MEETINGS BROOK CREEK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATiON you or your may wish to discuss. MeetlilSf are held second Thursday of each'month, from 7t30 to 9aoo pm at the East Lawrence Center, Please comel Drool< Creek Improvement Association lRitlb<Jrs November 12 Discussion of Projects for the coming Year December 10 Election of Officers ~RBIMrPB~~II~~RIII. .IB~~BI._~,_~INaiiiii~.-~~~~~~~~~------IRimmn.-.a~-..--.....IBoard BROOK CREEK NEIGHBOlUJOOO BOONDARIES I I I I I I I \ \'\. It =.J--'----r- Pres. V-Pres. Sec. Treas. Memberst Mr. Don Binns Mr. Bob Eggert Mrs. Grantham Mr. Howard Hargrove �~-----~ --------- EASTERN PARKWAY TASK FORCE Our president, Don Binns, has been appointed by the mayor to serve on the Eastern Parkway Task Force. It is good to know that someone from our neighborhood will be there to speak for us on a project which will affect our part of the city. * * * * * NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECTS DUE S December 1 is the date neighborhood projects are due. Some of you have forgotten about dues . since Mr. Hargrove has not been around to remind you. Mr.Miller, our new treasurer, does not have time away from his job as patrol- If you have any suggestions, please, contact Don Binn right away so that he may have time to formulate them for presentation man to call on you individually. So~ Please,make an effort -!ric********* to bring your dues to the next meeting, or give tern to E L E CT I 0 N Doug Miller at 1235 Prairie Avee * * * * NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS FUNDED BY COMMUNITY FUNDS November 3,is the city-county election for the one cent sales tax which the county is requesting. Attached to this newsletter you will find several Be sure you are registered and V 0 T E ! several neighborhood programs dtscribed which are funded * * * * * * by Community Development fundse If you are interested and eligible for any of these programs~ please, contact the office at City Halt or write P.O.Box 708 in care of City Hall. * * * * * ADULT EXERCISE HOURS East Lawrence Center can be used for adult exercise beginning November 1 on Monday, Wednesday, ' 1 to the city committee. Thursday, and Friday from 10 to 11:30 A.M. Since D 0 G S Have you noticed the number of dogs roaming at large through our neighborhoods of late ? If you are the owner of one of these canine friends, please remember that this is not allowed. If you are being disturbed by them 9 please call the animal control officer. **** *** PICNIC the janitor may not be on duty all the time and if no one is there call 843-6787 or 843-0471 for the key. If you missed the picnic in September- too bad Forty-four of us met in Brook Creek Park and enjoyed much food and fellowship. �------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you have been unable to attend Brook Creek Neighborhood meetings because you need~ a baby sitter, funds may be made available for such services during the meeting time. If this would make it possible for you to Is there a program you would like to have attend and if you are interested , we need to know so presented, a speaker you would like to hear about a arrangements can be made. If you can participate ,please current issue, or a subject you would discussed about call 843-0471, 843-9390, Or 843-6787. Or you may use our neighborhood or city 7 the form below and mail it to BrookCreek Association we were not notified when the down town development 1402 East Glen Drive. *************** YES- I would be interested was to be discussed at our meeting so we were unable in Baby Sitting service during the meetings of Brook Creek Neighborhood Association meetings at the East Lawrence Center. Name If so, please let us know. We are sorry that ----------------- to notify you. If you have ~1y suggestions ,please call 843-0471, or 843=9390. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING The Community Development Advisory Committee has completed its review and deliberations on all pro-- Address posals for 1988 funds.The committee will present Phone its recommendations to the City Commission • The Commission COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING will conduct a public hearing on or about May 15, for the purpose of receiving citizen These are the items approved by the board for our neighborhood and the amounts allowed& comments on the proposed statement of objectives Sidewalk repair Elmwood and Prairie Surface road on east side of Brook Creek Park $1,000 will make its final decision on the use of funds 1,000 at the next commission meetins after the public Baby-sitting service Qperating expenses 100 1,400 $3.100 Other suggested projects were not approved~ and proposed use of funds. The City Commission hearing. You are urged to attend this public meeting and discover how the funds are being distributed and voicing any suggestions or protests which you may have. �TRASH As we look around our neighborhood , we find that we are not as neat IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? about caring for our properties as we have been in the past. We need to revive our pride in our appearance-- clear out the trash. The city will help,if you ask, to dispose of delapidated buildings, dead trees, large items which the regular pick-up does not handle (call before Wed.) Remember, trash piles invite rats and other pests which threaten health as well as being unpleasant to see. ********* And while you are cleaning up ynu may find useful items which you no longer need. So DO YOUR SPRING CLEA1VING AND GIVE US Y01JR CASTOFFS! . PRBB ~VAL 0. . - ---- ·-. DILAPlDAT!D GARAGIS, -.as AND, .DMD OR DY:JHn 'QDB The ~nity beml(o)*ent I»~ ot the City of Ul"fttnc;::e hu funds allocatJed for alearance and ~tion c.- in "hhgat lfei9hborhoodsa Oread, Pinckney, East Lawrence, Brook Creek, and ·Nbrth- :LaWrence. · There are no income restrictiohs. (It' .requests exceed available funds, priority will be given to applicants who meet CDBG income guidelines.) Application forms for this program ar:e available at the office of Commmunity Development in room 8, of City Hall. QUESTIONS: call 841-7722, Ext. 100 bENEfiT AUCTION foR TltE SENIOR CRAfTs PROGRAM Bring items to the Senior Center at 745 Vennont or call 842-0 543 for pick-up of large items, �• ~---- ---- Vol. VII. April 1988 No. 2. EAST LAWRENCE CENTER EAST LAWRENCE CENTER The East Lawrence Center, 1245 East 15th, Is open for youth ·. activities during the following hours: Monday through Saturday-1:00-5:00 p.m. ;: Sunday-3:00-6:00 p.m. Center phone: 842·9418; Office phone: 841-7758 Two pool tables, video games, multl-purf)Ose room, and •J ping pong table are also available for free play during these"= ~m~ ~ Room reservations (unlll10:00 p.m.) are available; call 8437122 at least two (2) weoks In advance for Information regar ding reservations. MEETINGS BROOK CREEK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION No August meeting BROOK CREEK NEICHBOIUIOOO BOONDARIES =::1 _ _....__--rI I I I 1I I\ ,, '' Pres. V-Pres. Sec. Treas. Mr. Don Binns Mr. Bob Eggert Mrs. Grantham Mr. Howard Hargrove �ADULT LEARJJING 1:910 HI~SKELL, r..,~NECTION Bua ··E ~2 LAWRENGE1 KANSAS 68046 913 B43 01BO Do you know someone who: a> didn't finish high school? b> is unemployed and needs a GED to qualify for a job? ·c) needs to improve basic reading skills? d) needs to improve basic math skills? e> wants a GED? Tell them their problems can be solved at the ADULT LEARNING CONNECTION 1910 HASKELL 8't3-0160 FREE day and night classes \~HAT IS ADULT BASIC EDUCATION? WHO CAN PAHTICIPATE? Adult Basic Education classes orovide services to help Kansans increase knowledge and improve skills essential in today's world in three areas: If you are at least 16, a resident of Kansas, and not enrolled in another educational institution, you are eligible to participate in the classes. 1. To be eligible to take the GED test, you should be 10 and your high school class should have graduated. Special permission to take the test can be obtained from the KSOE by persons 16 or 17 years of age. For further infonnation, call the Continuing Education office. 2. 3. Basic Skills: Classes enable adults to improve their skills in reading, math, English, science or social studies. Special literacy classes are also available for non-r~aders. r AS' -Ad ...... \-t- 9a..'3; ' Gd U.CC\. +~ 0 lligh School Equivalency Preparation (GED): Classes prepare adults for the 6eneral Educational Development (GEO) tests. GED testing is scheduled by appointment at the Lawrence Continuing Education office. Practice tests are available. English As A Second Language (ESL): Classes enable adults from other countries, with little or no knowledge of English, to improve knowledge of basic English structure, pronunciation and conversation. Classes are desiqned for students who want to review their basic skills before they take the GED exam as well as those students who need more individualized one-onone study. Students work at their own level and in their own areas of interest. 'I\ ' HOW CAN I ENROLL? You can enroll in class by going to the. Adult learning Connection durinq class time. Enrollment is continuous throughout the year. WHERE DO CLASSES MEET? WHEN? ABE. GEO and ESL classes all meet at the Adult Learn·ing Connection located in the 19th Street Shopping Center, 19th and Haskell! Avenue, Lawrence. Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. HOW MUCH DO CLASSES COST? Tuition is free for the ABE and GEO classes. There may be a charge for· the ESL classes. A book deposit is required for materials taken home. �) ~ vf! ~· ~ .: ! J BRCDK CREEK NEIGH 130R HCD D T HUR S DA Y S E P T E MB E R BROOKCREEK PARK 6:30 P.M. Bring a covered dish and your table service •'• •'• ·:. -!<* Drinks will be furnished! Come and meet your neighbors. If you are new to the neighborhood, we extend to you a special welcome. Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association is exactly what the name states. It is concerned with the welfare of the entire area. It is a channel for getting information to you from the city and in turn making neighborhoods evident to the city. It also prepares and presents projects suggested by the members to the com~ission in charge of Fe~eral fundingfor neighborhood projects , such as drainage problems along Brook CreekJ laying a water line along Oakhill and Thirteenth StrretJ playground equipment for Edgewood and Brook Creek ParksJ a sidewalk from the end of sixteenth street to the East Lawrence Center so children will not have to face traffic along Cadet street where there are no sidewalks; paving and curbing Fifteenth Street; Installing a fence and planting shrubbery at the Center and planting trees in Brook Creek Park; just to n&~e a few things which the city would not provide for us. Now, if we do not have enough members to carry on our representation, we do not kno~hat the neighborhood needs or desires and we will lose the benefits I available to us, and you are one of those important to carrying on our organization. It is necessary to have a concensu~f the neighborhood before requesting improvements. Those neighborhoods with strong memberships are the ones receiving the most benefits. If you have come and had your particular problem solved, don't stop comingbe there to help your neighbor as he was there to help you. Are you worrird about industrial encroachment upon your proptty? Are you worrird because Fifteenth Street has been designated as a truck route from the East Hills Industrial Park although it was not paved with City funds and was not paved for heavy traffic? Have you other concerns? In numbers there is strength. Come- teogther we ma~v~r,a~lBa~~ help. �July and August ME E T J G S are every second Thursc.. , of the month excet at the E A S T L A W R E N C E C E N T E R, 15th and Brook. D U E S are representation so cheaply1 $1.00 per year per member. Hhere E~lse can you get So, bring your covered dishes, your ~table service, your family and come to o our picnic ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Oh yes, and bring your dollars. \~e are Hai ting tlb greet you and hear your ideas for a year of neighborhood improvement. Oh yes ! we have speakers parties and programs in addition to discussions. Its a great way to get acquainted and find out what fine neighbors you have. If you received this letter you are in the neighborhood. If you have small children we might even help find or provide sitters for the evening meetings. Let us know. ·k ...., ·k * --1: ";'; -;,': ;': CONTEST Whos has lived in Brook Creek Neighborhood the longest ? If you were here before 1930, 1920 , 1910 , or earlier, please call 843-0471 <md give your name, address &<d length of residence. hie might have a surprise for you f ! ! ! ! ! ! *********** S E NI 0 R N E H S Health Screening Clinics Effective 7/l/88 the charges for services at the Health Screening Clinics will be $1.00 for each test and $5.00 for Tetanus-diptheria immunization. Pneumovax vaccine will continue to be $7.50. No one will be denied services because of inability to pay. Services provided: Blood pressure check, hemoglobin, he~~ing test, blood sugar test, health and nutrition counseling, pneumonia vaccine and Td immunization. Clinic sites: Babcock Place, 1700 Mass., Lawrence Every Tues., 1:00-3;00 p.m. Every Wed., 9:00-2:00 p.m. Don't let anyone stand there and tell you you're getting old----squash their toes with your ROCKER ! ! ! "But its most outstanding feature is that it can create the illusion that work is being done.·· The Issues Discussion Group meets on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., in the Lower Level Activities Room at the Senior Center, 7th and Vermont. All seniors are welcome to come either to express their views or just listen to the conversation. The group is led by Jack Baur. He can tell you more about the group and also the topics of future meetings. His phone number is 843-0042. �DECEHBER l'lEETING The December meeting will be a Christmas dessert party- bring any sort you desire. There will be a short business meeting for election of officers followed by a program by East Heights School. The meeting will start at 7 P H which is ~ hour earlier than we usually meet. Be sure to put this on your calendar! Dues for 1989 may be paid at that time also. Some were paid at the September picnic. Those are good for 1989 also. EAST HEIGHTS SCHOOL Mrs. Scott brought her first grade to the polls on election day to see how we voted. We understand they spent the rest of the day at the American Royal. We are sure they found that more exciting. It was suggested that our association contact the school to see how we can· be of assistance to them. We have voted to urge the city to install the flashing lights there which they have placed at other city schoolss NEWCOMERS It was suggested that whenever any one moves into the neighborhood, the Brook Creek Association be notified so teey may be contacted and also make sure that if they are new to the city that the Welcome Hagan be notified. The number to call flt>t: the..Welceme Wagoh 1 ts 3-8617. Lets be friendly in our neighborhood. CDr!l'lUNITY DEVELOPNENT PROJECTS FOR 1989 Requests for projects to be funded by Community Development funds need to be presented by December 10. The follm;ing suggestions have been discussed. (If you have any others ,please, contact Don Binns and express your opinion.) 1. Sealing and surfacing the road on the east side of Brook Creek Park. m2. Repairing the alley or road which connects Wedgewood and Lindenwood Lane on the south ends. 3. Widening and resurfacing 12th Street between Prairie and Summit Streets. 4.More trees in the area. It has been suggested that individuals make application for them to be placed in the parking in front of their houses and agree to water them in the summer months. s. Restrooms be placed in Brook Creek and Edgewood parks. Since the East Lawrence Center is open only a limited number of hours and is far from the ball diamod and playground it is not feasible to depend on it for Edgewood Park. Furthermore these are the only parks in the city where Building and Grounds has not provided such facilities.Surely the¥ would not be abu~ed in this area more than in others. 6.Flashing lights during school hours for East Heights ~~hool as have been p~ovided hy the city for o~her schools. Since Fifteenth' Street has been designated as' a truck route, the dangerous speeding which occurs there makes the corner of Fifteenth and Haskell one of the most dangerous in town. Are our children less precious than those in other neighborhoods ? ********* PROJECT S 0 R T The Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods is encouraga plan whereby the city trash would be sorted into those materials such as glass, paper etc. which can be recycled andbe kept separate from the disposable trash. This has a two fold pnrpose.We are running out of places to dispose of our tras?4ithout harm to people and anything recyclable is a saving of natural resources. �i·lr.r, :irs. ll>-;TJ;,<Jll ilcyer :~pc~ilt threP. t-:cd<: holiday in r;ennany d11rinr; Uctol>c~r v.nd follnrJ i. t ::ts lJ(~a11tiful ar.: Ur.tober in KAN:SA:>. They H<:>re vi.si ting re lati vcs and discovering the history of their two [runilies. Interestingly they found that both of their families(r.Jey~~r and Schaake) carne from approximat<:!ly the same area of the country. The area where they visited centered around Vohl in 1~estGennany. It is located near a large lake and Edersee Dam. The dam Has bombed during 1-Jorld Har II and tho ensuinr, flood resulted in the death of 1500 people. They were near Bad Sooden which is on the border of East Germany so they observed the heavily guarded fence (extension of the Berlin \Vall) between East and West Germany. They visited Hamlin Town which was made famous in America by the poem "The Pied Piper of Hamlin Town." They traveled down the Rhine Riverand saw the many castles among which was the i'louse Tower. This too was a S~ne new equipment has been placed in Edr;ewoocl l'arlt:- three picnic tables, climbing ladders, and two obstacles for climbing alonr; the Halldnr; path. Unfortunately, someone set fire to the wooden climbing equipment. It Has partially burned but not destroyed for use. Such vandalism is inexcusable and should be reported immediately if any one observes it. EARLY RESIDENTS In answer to our question in the last issue about long time residents -- Of those reporting The tHo Hho have lived the longest continually are Goldie Hatmon who lvas born here and Arthur Patterson who moved here in 1923, made famous in America by LongfellOiv in his poem "The Children's !lour". Interestinr;ly enough, just across the Rhine is located the "Katz Tower". The Rhi..ne is bordered on both sides by grape vineyards from which is made some of the world's finest wines. Tr~cy observed so1ne of their ancestral homes tvhich had not been destroyed during the Har,Some of them Here four to six centuries old.Some of those which had been damaged \vere still in the process of restoration. i·!ost of them had been built of sandstone. 'they reported that the drought had been equally as bad there as here and crops had suffered accordingly. Trees in thr~ many forests Here beautiful colors as they are here.Roads were excellent and speed limits almost non-existent. Streets Here in good repair and and no trash on streets or roads. Food ••as excellent and sleeping under feather beds delightful. They will cherish their trip for a long time in the many· rncEures they tool~:. . .·.... 'Twas the night before Christmas, when aU through the house ... And just· as in that famous verse from the past, we" wish you "Happy Christmas to all ... and to all a good night!" �Eleventh Street • Vol. VII. No. 4 •• December 1988 As clleflned by the phnnlng departCreek ts that Rel~hborhood bounded by the railroad tracks near Ul Ore&an St. on ttM! Vest, 11th st. on .~ the not·th, 19th (north slde only) .~ on the south, lind the @astern cl ty ...:l llmltsc ·• . .G If you live vlthln the lt"oolt Creek ;j nel~hborhood, we W~Guld llke for you to COMe to our nonthly nel&hbo~hood me~t, Brook se. at d EAST ' I LA~RENCE CENTER MEETINGS BROOK CREEK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION EAST LAWRENCE CENTER The East Lawrell()e Center, 1245 East 15th, Is open for youth · · activities during the following houra: Monday th~oug~ Saturdsy-1 :oo-5:00 p.m. ;1 Sunday-3.00-8.00 p.m. Center phOne: 842·9418; Office phone: 841·7758 Two pool tables, Ykteo games, multi-purpose room and • ping pong table are also avaUable for free play during lheae hours. Room reservations (untll10:00 p.m.) are available; call 84 1122 at least two (2} weekaln advall()e for Information regar ding reservations. r ~ 10 s e <'- ; a. 1 Lf ~ <:. (\ -~ 1 · i' December 8, 1988 January 12, 1989 February 9, 1989 Dues Time for 1989 only $1.00 What a bargain Surprise-- h tiH!se meetings explore communlty evelopment, thl! nelBhborhood center and any other concerns you or your nel8hb0rs may wish to discus~. Heetlnsr are held th@ second Thursday of eat!h.month, from 7130 to 9eoo pm at the East Lawrence Center. Please come I No"cost of living" raise! Ae:.+iv:-t-,'es - Issues d hcmured BroolC Creek Improve- ment Assoclatlon rf--~~15~--~~ma~--~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~IBBIDIBIIMaBia._~...-~.__......JIBoard II rr BROOK CREEK NEICHBOIUIOOO BOONDAJUES I I I I II I \ '' . ' -:---1 _ _.__ __,._ Pres. V-Pres. Sec. Treas. Members• Mr. Don Binns Mr. Bob Eggert Mrs. Grantham Mr. Doug Miller �DOUGlAS COUNTY vSENIOR 145 VERMONT LAWRENCE. KANSAS 88044 (913) 842-(JS43 /SERVICES ~ ~· INCORPORATID Dear Fri-=nd, As ~he holiday season quickly approaches, Douglas County Senior Services (formerly Douglas County Council on Aging) has begun its annual fund drive for the Holiday Bureau program. As a par~icipant j_n this community-wide program, we dis-r.ribute food, warm clo-r.hing and household supplies to elderly recipients. As a result of generous dona~ions of goods and money from individuals and groups last year. we were able to provide holiday baskets for 93 households. The people who receive these baske~s cope all year with such problems as severe illness, low income, and social isola~on. The number of participa-r.ing households we serve has grown steadily during the la•t four years. Our goal for this year is to distribute holiday b~skets to 100 households, which would be an increase of 75 households since our first year of participation in 1984. At this time we are also seeking donations to replenish our Emergency Fund. Through this fund we are able to provide assistance to low income aged who have exhausted all other resources. The Emergency Fund provides grants and loans to those needing help with utility cut-offs. housing emergencies, durable medical equipment, and other vital needs. A holiday donation to the Emergency Fund will proYide year-round help to those who need it most. Please include the Douglas County Senior Services Holiday Bureau or the DCSS Emergency Fund in your holiday giving this year. We are eLsking individuals and groups to contribute money and. goods such a~; food, clothing and household supplies for holiday baskets. Some donors prefer to become more involved by ob-r.aining a "wish list" and doing the shopping and wrapping for their adoptee:. You may send your contribution to the address listed above. Please specify if your gift is for the Holiday Bureau or for the Emergency Fund. Thank you for your time and attention. Sincerely, ~'IC<--5 /~L L. Sandra Strand Information and Referral Director ~{ You may bring your contributions, or your request to be adopted to our Christmas party and we will foreward the toAthe proper place. Brook Creek Association Charles H. Oldfath r Information and Referral Committee Chairperson � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Far East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, minutes, newsletters, correspondence, and survey for what is now known as the Brook Creek Neighborhood Association, plus the Far East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan. 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