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A
Hi
everyone
I'm
Chris
Fernandes.
This
is
the
weekly
report.
Your
look
at
news
about
City
Hall
programs
and
services
city
and
community
leaders
recently
celebrated
the
groundbreaking
of
the
downtown
Kansas
City
streetcar
line
this
event
included
high
fives
for
the
construction
workers
as
they
started
digging
up
the
pavement
on
Main
Street.
The
first
phase
of
construction
will
upgrade
Kansas,
City's,
100-year
old
water
and
sewer
system,
and
then
they
will
lay
in
the
actual
rails
on
the
street.
Today,.
B
We
begin
our
street
car
journey
with
its
first
phase.
That
includes
upgrades
to
our
century-old
water
and
sewer
system,
and
we
are
doing
that
in
conjunction
and
coordinating
so
that
we
are
getting
two
things
done
simultaneously:
replacing
the
century-old
water
and
sewer
system,
while
we're
laying
the
rails
for
the
streetcar.
That's
a
good
return
on
the
investment
and
that's
a
smart
way
to
do
business.
A
Once
completed
in
late
2015,
the
two-mile
downtown
streetcar
will
travel
along
Main
Street
between
the
River
Market
and
Union
Station
for
more
information
visit,
KC
streetcar
org,
the
health
department
will
host
the
hope,
dental
clinic
throughout
the
month
of
June
hope.
Dental
will
provide
free
dental
services
for
children,
ages,
18
and
younger.
By
appointment.
The
clinic
is
located
on
the
first
floor
of
the
health
department
at
2,400,
Troost
Avenue,
for
more
information
or
to
schedule
an
appointment.
A
Please
call
816
679
2198
the
Economic
Development
Corporation
of
Kansas
City
has
awarded
the
blue
hills
business
center
and
contractor
incubator,
with
its
annual
community
development
cornerstone
award.
This
award
recognizes
dynamic
and
exciting
contributors
to
Kansas
City's
Community
Development,
the
three
million
dollar
blue
hills
business
center
open
last,
september's
50th
and
prospect
at
the
site
of
a
former
brownfield,
the
new
center
houses,
a
business
incubator
designed
to
transform
the
neighborhood
and
spark
new
local
jobs.
C
In
mind
that
had
had
this
not
happened,
we
would
be
calling
these
City
Council
members
asking
for
money
for
demolition.
This
would
have
been
an
ugly
vacant
lot,
and
so
we
have
a
lot
of
stuff
going
on
around
the
country
in
Washington
particular,
that's
nasty
and
ugly
and
I
celebrate
the
fact
that
here
in
our
community,
we've
got
some
pretty
good
stuff
going.
D
Hi
I'm
Janet
O'hagan,
with
Kansas
City,
Convention
and
entertainment
facilities.
June
is
a
busy
month
at
your
city
facilities
with
dance
recitals,
weddings,
graduations
and
conventions
taking
place.
We
offer
numerous
venues
where
we
can
make
your
special
day
as
beautiful
and
unique
as
you
are
the
little
theater
at
the
Kansas
City
Convention
Center
is
the
perfect
location
for
your
wedding
reception,
an
intimate
room
of
stunning
elegance,
leaning,
marble,
facade,
a
balcony
stage
and
jeweled
Art
Deco
light
fixtures.
It
creates
an
exquisite
setting
for
your
unforgettable
day
for
larger
weddings.
D
The
Grand
Ballroom
is
a
beautiful,
state-of-the-art
venue
with
dramatic
views
of
the
Kauffman
Performing
Arts
Center
at
south
skyline
from
a
38-foot
high
glass
wall.
It
opens
to
an
outdoor
plaza
area
for
an
incredible
outdoor
event.
Barney
Alice
Plaza
is
nestled
under
the
city's
breathtaking
skyline
enjoy
the
tree-lined
park,
with
fountains
sculptures
and
seating
areas
in
a
unique
urban
park.
D
Setting
for
more
information
about
our
unique
event,
spaces
visit,
kc
convention,
calm
and
click
on
weddings
and
special
events
are
call
the
convention
center
at
eight
one,
six,
five
one,
three,
five
thousand
Kansas
City
will
host
the
college
board
advanced
placement
reading
program
from
June
second,
through
the
17th,
bringing
4,000
professors
and
educators
to
the
metro
area.
During
their
two
weeks
day.
Educators
will
score
free
response,
essay
questions
for
advanced
placement
exams.
D
More
information
is
available
at
ETS
org
skills,
USA
returns
to
Kansas
City
June
23rd
through
the
28th
for
the
50th
annual
national
leadership
and
skills
conference.
More
than
6,000
outstanding
career
and
technical
education
students.
All
state
contest
winners
will
compete
hands
on
in
99
different
trade,
technical
and
leadership
fields.
The
competition's
are
open
to
the
public
and
free
of
charge
to
learn
more
about
events
taking
place
at
Kansas,
City,
Convention
and
entertainment
facilities,
visit
KC
convention,
calm
and
click
on
the
upcoming
events,
a
call
the
convention
center
at
eight
one,
six,
five
one.
E
It
is
beautiful
out
I
want
to
thank
everybody
for
coming
out
to
the
show-me
state
games,
Kansas,
City,
Torch,
Run,
I'm,
Michelle
bug
with
I'm
a
meteorologist
at
Fox
4
and
here
in
Kansas,
City
used
to
be
working
in
Columbia,
Missouri
and
I
actually
participated
in
the
show-me
state
games
for
eight
or
nine
years
and
I
totally
rocked
kickball.
That
was
my
sport.
F
Those
who
don't
know
about
the
show-me
state
games,
we
are
an
olympic-style
sporting
festival
in
which
there
are
over
40
sports,
in
which
you
can
participate
in.
We
cater
to
all
walks
of
life.
Male
female
age
doesn't
matter,
and
we
feel
we
have
something
to
offer
for
most
for
almost
any
Missourian
across
this
great
state.
We
are
celebrating
our
30th
anniversary
this
summer.
The
games
have
been
around
since
1985.
As
a
matter
of
fact,
in
1985
we
offered
a
handful
of
sports,
that's
less
than
ten,
with
both
hands
and
had
a
600
athlete
participation.
F
Last
summer
we
offered
42
sports
and
had
almost
26,000
participants
in
the
games
in
the
mid
missouri
area.
So
we're
certainly
excited
about
our
30th
anniversary
and
again
being
here
today
to
create
enthusiasm
and
promote
the
show-me
state
games.
As
you
can
see
the
torch
behind
me,
the
torch
is
very
symbolic.
If
you
go
back
to
the
Olympics
to
the
olympic
games,
there's
one
consistent
regardless
of
location
wherever
it
may
be.
The
one
thing
that
travels
with
the
Olympics
always
is
the
torch
and
being
the
only
Olympic
style
sporting
event,
the
state
of
Missouri.
F
We
feel
very,
very
fortunate
that
we
have
the
torch
that
we
can
take
to
it
throughout
the
state
and
promote
the
show-me
state
games.
Kansas
City
again,
thank
you
so
much
for
allowing
us
to
be
here.
We
enjoy
this
beautiful
day
and
lastly,
but
not
leastly.
Please
recognize
our
volunteer
runners
who
are
going
to
eat
up
the
pavement
down
you're
on
the
plaza
I've.
G
Had
people
ask
me:
why
do
you
sponsor
the
show-me
state
games
and
the
torch
run?
We
want
to
get
the
word
out.
We
really
want
people
to
come
and
compete
throughout
the
various
events
that
the
show-me
state
games-
authors,
it's
a
healthy
fun,
safe,
competitive
environment,
and
we
really
want
to
support
that
so
I'm
thrilled
to
be
here
today,
I'm
going
to
be
taking
some
pictures,
so
runners
don't
forget
to
smile
yeah.
Thank
you.
We're.
H
Proud
of
our
park
system
here
in
Kansas
eating,
we
glad
did
you
chose
Mill,
Creek,
Park
and
here
by
the
beautiful
JC
Nichols
fountain.
That's
what
parks
are
all
about,
they're
meant
to
be
used
are
meant
to
be
enjoyed
and
their
event
to
the
activities
outside
and
so
we're
bridge
ladder.
This
opportunity
was
made
available
to
today
and
look
look
forward
to
the
day's
activities,
so
this
one
is
a
high.
Thank
you
very
much.
I
stand
your
day
on
behalf
the
Kansas
Missouri
Board
of
Parks
and
Recreation
commissioners.
H
That's
the
governing
body
for
Kansas,
City's,
210
parks
throughout
our
city.
Go
to
our
website.
Casey
parts
dot,
org
there
right,
ID
and
then
you
can
do
hashtag
casey
parks
is
that
the
other
thing
we
can
do
is
okay.
Social
media
would
like
to
get
the
word
out
and
about
our
effectively
good
in
our
newsletter
and
learn
about
our
great
parks
here
in
Kansas,
City
and
again,
thanks
for
the
opportunity
to
be
here
today
and
look
forward
to
not
sure
about
tearing
up
the
pavement
day,
but
will
one
joy
I.
Thank
you
and.
F
A
The
city
will
host
large
recycling
events
on
saturday
june,
seventh,
at
the
mo
heart
center
and
on
saturday
June
fourteenth
outside
win
a
Tonka
high
school.
Both
events
take
place
from
eight
a.m.
to
noon.
Residents
may
bring
in
their
household
hazardous
waste
documents
to
shred
as
well
as
leaves
and
brush
household
hazardous
waste
being
accepted
will
include
antifreeze,
car
and
household
batteries.
Oil
paint
paint
related
chemicals
and
tires
individuals
should
bring
proof
of
Kansas
City
residency.
The
events
are
limited
to
the
first
400
vehicles.
A
If
you're
looking
for
an
activity
for
your
children
this
summer
consider
a
summer
camp
with
the
city,
many
of
the
city's
community
centers
offer
affordable
day
camps
all
throughout
the
summer.
These
include
field
trips,
sports
arts
and
crafts
and
more
for
a
schedule
of
summer
enrichment
camps,
visit,
KC
parks,
org
and
click
on
recreation.
Then
click
on
spring
summer
camps,
middle
and
high
school
students
can
also
attend
club
KC.
On
weekend
nights.
Club
KC
is
a
mayor's
night
program
that
provides
youth
with
free
entertainment
and
activities
in
a
safe
environment.
A
Learn
more
at
kc
mayor
org,
slash
mares
nights.
The
public
improvements
advisory
committee
also
called
pi
ack
is
a
13-person
committee
that
collects
resident
input
regarding
public
improvements
and
makes
recommendations
to
the
mayor
and
city
council.
Regarding
those
citywide
and
neighborhood
portions
of
the
capital
budget,
pi
ack
invites
residents
to
attend
its
new
round
of
upcoming
neighborhood
hearings
scheduled
throughout
june
and
july.
The
hearings
start
thursday
june
fifth
from
6
30
to
8
30
p.m.
at
the
cornerstone
Wesleyan
Church.
A
In
the
1st
district
for
a
complete
listing
of
upcoming
hearings,
please
visit
KCMO,
gov
and
search
for
pike
hearings
for
more
information
about
any
of
today's
stories.
Please
log
on
to
KCMO,
gov
and
search
for
the
weekly
report.
That
does
it
for
this
edition
of
the
weekly
report.
I'm
Chris
Hernandez
have
a
great
week.