Lancaster Today - September 2019 Newsletter

Lancaster Today Published by the City of Lancaster

September 2019

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LISD FY 2019-2020 School Calendar 33 Battle of the High School Bands 34 Varsity Football Schedule 35 JV Football Schedule 36 Lady Tiger Volleyball Schedule; Middle School Lady Tiger Volleyball Schedule 37 Veterans Resource and Education Fair-CVC 38 Social Media 39 Important Numbers 40

Table of Contents: Calendar of Events 2 Mayor and City Council 3 City Council District Town Hall Meetings; Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration; Lancaster Market/Second Saturday 4 Walk In Court 5 Tournament Packages 6 Time to Book Your Holiday Party 7 C.E.R.T.; Toll Tag 8 Expired Medication Drop Off 9 Boards and Commissions 10 Youth Advisory Committee (Y.A.C.) 11 Stage 2 Watering Schedule 12 Indoor Water Savings Tips 13 Cod RED 14 Outdoor Warning Sirens 15 Energy Conservation; ONCOR-Report a Power/ Streetlight Outages 16 Road Construction Updates 17 Lancaster Regional Airport 18-19 Simple Recycling, Bulk/Brush Pickup Schedule 20-21 LEEP, Take Ownership 22 Mandatory Microchipping; Free Fix 23 Senior Life Center-Calendar 24 Benefits Counseling; Pool Tournament 25 Library-Calendar 26 Library Month 27 Recreation Center-Calendar 28 Boxing; Storks Nest 29 Infant Mortality Awareness Summit; Texas State Health Services; Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System 30 Health Alert: Severe Lung Disease 31 Suicide Prevention Month 32

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City Council Meetings Sept 9th Sept 12th Sept 16th Sept 23rd

Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Special Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Special Meeting, 7:00 p.m. and Work Session, 7:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

* Council Meetings are subject to change or be cancelled with notice.

Calendar of Events Sept 10th Sept 12th Sept 14th Sept 14th Sept 14th Sept 19th Sept 26th Sept 30th

City Council District 3 Town Hall Meeting, 7:00 p.m. @ Senior Life Center Civic Leadership Academy, 6:30 p.m. @ CAF Conference Room Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, 9:00 a.m. @ Historic Town Square Lancaster Market, 9:00 a.m. @ Historic Town Square 2nd Saturday on the Square, 10:00 a.m. @ Historic Town Square Civic Leadership Academy, 6:30 p.m. @ Fleet Facility Civic Leadership Academy, 6:30 p.m. @ Municipal Court Walk In Court, 1:00 p.m. @ Lancaster Municipal Court

Carol Strain-Burk Council Member District 1

Stanley Jaglowski Council Member District 2

Marco Mejia Council Member District 3

Your City Council Clyde C. Hairston Mayor

Derrick D. Robinson Deputy Mayor Pro Tem District 4

Racheal Hill Mayor Pro Tem District 5

Nina Morris Council Member District 6

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Walk In Court

Thursday, September 30th 1:00 p.m.

Sign in between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Court begins at 1:00 p.m.

Warrants can be lifted by requesting a payment plan – You will need to have a form of payment on the day of Walk In Court to start a payment plan. Cash, Credit Card or Money Order is accepted. If you enter into a payment agreement with the Court and default on it by failing to make required monthly payments, the warrant will be reactivated along with additional costs and fees.

If you were incarcerated and did not receive credit for time served at the time of release on your Lancaster citations, no time served credit will be granted by the Judge.

Dress Code NO Shorts (including uniform attire), NO sagging pants, NO Hats NO Tank tops, strapless or spaghetti straps NO Provocative attire, showing midriff NO Graphic t-shirts, in poor taste, by means of language, pictures, symbols, weapons.

NO Long T-shirts NO Muscle shirts NO Super mini-skirts NO Flip-Flops or house shoes Shoes are required

Want to request Deferred Adjudication on your traffic citation?

Lancaster Municipal Court now offers online Deferred Adjudication Request via Traffic Payment. Fees and restrictions apply. www.trafficpayment.com Lancaster Municipal Court 200 W. Main Street 972-218-1334

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Do you have expired medications that you need to dispose of?

The City of Lancaster has implemented a secure drop off program for expired medications.

You can drop off your expired medications Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, 100 Craig Shaw Memorial Parkway.

Drop off is also available at the quarterly City Wide Trash Off Events.

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BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

Do you have a specialized knowledge, an ability to plan for the future, or an enthusiastic interest in improving the quality of life right in your own community? The City of Lancaster needs people who have a strong interest in the community to serve on one of the City’s many boards and commissions.

Submit your application today!

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Youth Advisory Committee Property Standards & Appeals Board Lancaster Economic Development Corporation Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Lancaster Recreational Development Corporation (4B)

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Library Advisory Board Historic Landmark Preservation Committee Airport Advisory Board Planning and Zoning Commission Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Museum Advisory Board Zoning Board of Adjustment

Have questions? Please contact the City Secretary’s office at 972218-1310, or via email at: citysecretary@Lancaster-tx.com

For more information go to: www.Lancaster-tx.com Home> Government> City Council> Boards and Commissions

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Stage 2 Watering Schedule

The City of Lancaster has implemented a mandatory watering restriction (2 day watering days) in accordance with Stage 2 of the Lancaster Drought Contingency Plan.

Hand watering and soaker hoses are okay at any time.

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Look for the WaterSense label.

Another way to achieve a bundle of savings for you and the environment – just look for the WaterSense label when replacing old or worn-out fixtures or appliances. WaterSense makes it easy for you to select products that use less water, yet perform as well or better than conventional models.

That’s because these products are put to the test before they make the cut. In fact, fixtures like bathroom faucets and toilets with the WaterSense label are designed to be 20 percent more efficient than their counterparts.

Test your toilet for leaks.

Leaky toilets can waste hundreds of gallons per week. Fixing those leaks is usually as simple as replacing the toilet flapper.

1. Remove the tank lid. Drop a dye tablet or add 10 drops of food coloring to the tank.

2. Put the lid back on. Don’t flush yet.

3. Wait at least 10–15 minutes. If colored water appears in the bowl, you have a leak.

4. Be sure to flush once the verdict is known, to avoid staining the inside of the tank.

Use your water meter to find out if you’re losing water to leaks.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that the average household’s leaks can account for more than 10,000 gallons of water wasted each year, which adds up to the volume of water needed to wash about 270 loads of laundry.

Here’s what you can do to see if your house has a leak.

1. To determine if you have a leak, please allow for 30–60 minutes during which time no water should be used on the property.

2. Find your water meter, usually located in the front of the house near the street.

3. Remove the lid and write down the numbers indicated on the meter at the start of the test.

4. Return to check the meter reading after 30–60 minutes have passed.

5. If the numbers haven’t changed, you do not have a leak. You’re done.

6. If the numbers have changed, close the shutoff valves under all toilets in the house, and repeat steps 1–4.

7. If the numbers have not changed after shutting off the toilet valves, you may have a running toilet that should be serviced.

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https://waterisawesome.com/articles/indoor-water-saving-tips

CodeRed Emergency Notifications Spring is here! With spring and the up and down changing weather patterns we have in North Central Texas our weather can seem very unstable at times. Being connected to CodeRED emergency notification system you will be alerted on your cell or home phone if severe weather approaches. If you are not already signed up for the CodeRED emergency notification system, we urge you to do so.

The CodeRED emergency notification system is a communication service available for emergency and nonemergency notifications. CodeRED employs intranet mapping capable of geographic targeting of calls and a telephone-calling system capable of delivering prerecorded messages directly to homes and businesses.

Your contact information will remain private and will only be used for severe weather alerts.

Stay Safe CodeRED Weather Warning will alert citizens in the direct path of severe weather.

Download the CodeRed app from your Apple app store or Google play store.

Alert Types Notifications will be sent out moments after a severe thunderstorm warning, tornado warning or flash flood warning has been issued by the National Weather Service. Only citizens in the immediate impact area will be alerted.

Caller ID You will know the call is from CodeRED Weather Warning when you see the telephone number 888-566-9780. If you would like to hear the last message delivered to your phone, simply dial the number back.

Privacy Your contact information will remain private and will only be used for severe weather alerts. You may also receive alerts in other areas that use CodeRED for community notifications.

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http://www.lancaster-tx.com/194/CodeRED-EmergencyNotifications

When are the Outdoor Warning Sirens Activated?

The National Weather Service (NWS) advises use of the outdoor warning sirens when an event is life threatening to the community and anyone outside should seek cover, and go immediately indoors and tune into the television or radio for more information.

Tests are performed the first Wednesday of each month, weather permitting.

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Energy Conservation Energy conservation can help save energy and money throughout year.

When consumers respond to ERCOT requests to reduce energy demand during certain hours, it helps grid reliability.

As the grid operator for most of Texas, ERCOT works every day to make sure there is enough electricity available for consumer needs.

Sometimes the demand for electricity may be very close to the amount of generation available, either because consumers are using a lot of electricity or some power plants are not able to provide enough power.

On those days, ERCOT may issue a conservation alert. Peak demand during the summer occurs between 3 and 7 p.m. on very hot days, and winter peaks occur during the early morning (5-9 a.m.) and early evening (4-9 p.m.) on very cold days.

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Pleasant Run Road Improvement Project Road Improvements and other infrastructure improvements including water, sewer and drainage (Dallas County) in Phase II.

Alicia Lane/Sunny Meadow Road Location: Alicia Lane between Prescott and Sunny Meadow Road extending south on Sunny Meadow to Pleasant Run Road.

Status: 100% complete North I-35 Service Road Location: North I-35 Service Road between Pleasant Run Road and Beltline Road Status: Pre-construction 30% Ash Lane Location: Ash Lane to Oakbluff next to middle school Status: Pre-construction 99% Duration: end of summer 2019 (weather permitting)

Pleasant Run Road Phase III Location: Bluegrove Road to TX-342 (Dallas Avenue) Status: 68% Stanford Street Reconstruction Location: Stanford Street between Suffolk Lane and Stanford Street Status: upcoming Duration: (Weather Permitting) 4-6 months Arcady Alley Reconstruction Location: Alley behind 2614 Arcady Lane Status: Upcoming Duration: (Weather Permitting) 4-6 months Rutgers Alley Reconstruction Location: Alley behind 2629 Rutgers Status: Upcoming Duration: (Weather Permitting) 4-6 months Hartford Alley Reconstruction Location: Alley behind 806 Hartford Lane Status: Upcoming Duration: (Weather Permitting) 4-6 months Lindenwood Location: Lindenwood Drive between Dewberry Boulevard and Johns Avenue Status: 99% Duration: (Weather Permitting) September 2019

Maple Street Location: 1012 Maple Street to 319 Rea Avenue Status: upcoming Duration: expected completion end of May 2019 (weather permitting) Fifth Street Location: Fifth Street between Dallas Avenue & Jefferson Street Status: Pre-Construction 100% Duration: expected completion end of June 2019 (weather permitting) Westridge Avenue Location: Westridge Avenue between Rea Avenue and Main Street Status: 90% Duration: expected completion end of June 2019 (weather permitting) Baskin Drive Location: Baskin Drive between Bruce & Henry Road Status: upcoming Duration: expected completion end of July 2019 (weather permitting) Martindale Drive Location: Martindale Drive between Stewart Street and Trevino Trail Status: upcoming Duration: expected completion end of July 17 2019 (weather permitting)

LANCASTER REGIONAL AIRPORT

At Lancaster Regional Airport, we not only serve pilots; we are pilots. We know what it

means to fly. We know what it means to be a part of something bigger than yourself. We are family, friends, and colleagues. It doesn’t matter if you’re in a Cessna Citation business jet, military Blackhawk helicopter, a student just learning in a Grumman Trainer, or a visitor with a special place in your heart for aviation; you’re one of us and you are welcome here.

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LANCASTER REGIONAL AIRPORT • • • • • • • • • • • •

Full Service JET-A Fuel Full Service 100LL Fuel Self Service JET-A Fuel Self Service 100LL Fuel Aircraft Towing Ground Power Units (GPU) Services Hangar Space Visit www.Lancaster-tx.com/118/Airport for fuel prices.

Ramp Space Foreign Object Debris/Damage (FOD) Control Facility Maintenance Quality Control Respond to Airport Emergencies

Kellen Benbrook, Airport Manager 730 Ferris Road, Suite 102 Lancaster, TX 75146 972-227-5721 kbenbrook@Lancaster-tx.com

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THE NEXT BULK/BRUSH PICKUP MONTH IS OCTOBER

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SENIOR LIFE CENTER MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITY CALENDAR

Special Programming – September 2019 Monday-Friday Tues, Thur Tues, Thur Mon, Wed, Fri Tuesday Tue, Thur Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri Monday Wednesday Mon, Wed, Fri

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Coffee/Conversation/Coloring Knitting and Crochet Class, Croquet and Ping Pong Computer Senior Walking Club Men’s Power Hour Reading/Sewing/Quilting Dominoes/Cards/Board Games PuzzleRama Line Dancing Ping Pong

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All Senior Life Center activities, programs, outings and events require a current membership and/or preregistration, and are subject to change without notice.

Not a member? Join today! Lancaster Residents Annual Membership Fee of $3.00; Non-

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Benefits Counseling, Dallas Area Agency on Aging and the Community Council

Monday, September 9, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Senior Life Center 240 Veterans Memorial Parkway www.ccadvance.org/seniors

This confidential service and individualized counseling is available to senior adults, 60 years of age and better, at no cost. Caregivers of Dallas County residents, who are 60 years of age and better, are encouraged to attend. A Benefit Specialist will be on site to answer any and all questions you have regarding Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Veteran’s Benefits and Supplemental Security Income.

Pool Tournament Pick on someone your own age! Come and play in this fun and competitive event with some of the best, most knowledgeable senior shooters around. Have fun and form new friendships with people who share your love of the game. Learn, compete, and have a great time.

Thursday, September 12th 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Senior Life Center 240 Veterans Memorial Parkway

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VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS CALENDAR

Special Programming – September 2019 Tuesday Wed, Fri Saturday Wednesday Monday

10:30 a.m.

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1:00 p.m.

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6:00 p.m.

Toddler Time Computer Class Family Story Time Family Story Time Genealogy Research

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LIBRARY MONTH Why should you sign-up for a library card at LVML? Reason #1 – It is FREE for Lancaster residents with a photo ID and proof of residence, and only $20 annually for non-residents! Institutional and Teacher cards are also available. Simply stop by the Circulation Desk for more details. #LibraryCardSignUpMonth #GetLibraryCarded.

¿Qué beneficio hay en inscribirse para una tarjeta de la Biblioteca Memorial de Veteranos?

Razón #1 – ¡Es GRATIS para residentes de Lancaster con tarjeta de identificación y comprobante de domicilio, y solamente $20 anualmente para no residentes! Más detalles disponibles en el mostrador de circulación.

Lego Lab Join us for building fun at Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library’s Lego Lab this month!

National Read a Book Day September 6th is National Read a Book Day, but we celebrate it daily at the library! #ReadABookDay #Reading #ILoveMyLibrary.

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RECREATION CENTER ACTIVITY CALENDAR Special Programming – September 2019 Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat Mon-Sat Saturday Tuesday Mon, Wed Tue, Thur Wednesday Mon, Tue Tuesday Mon-Fri Mon, Tue, Wed Tue, Thur Wednesday

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Zumba Water Aerobics Dancing from the Soul Tutu’s & Tap Jr. Mavs Karate Dancing from the Soul Cycling Music for All Water Aerobics Zumba Swim Team Swing Out

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STATE AND COUNTY RESOURCES Registration is now open for Dallas Healthy Start’s 12th Annual Infant Mortality Awareness Summit.

Registration is available through Event Brite at the following web address https://www.eventbrite.com/e/re ducing-infant-mortality-in-theafrican-american-communitytickets-68651180529

Below are links where you can find arboviral data collected by DSHS and CDC. DSHS Arboviral Reports: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/idcu/disease/arboviral/westNile/reports/weekly.aspx CDC West Nile Virus Maps & Data: https://www.cdc.gov/westnile/statsmaps/preliminarymapsdata2019/index.html

National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System To protect Americans from serious disease, the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS) helps public health monitor, control, and prevent about 120 diseases.

These national notifiable diseases are important to monitor nationwide and include infectious diseases such as Zika, foodborne outbreaks such as E. coli, and noninfectious conditions such as lead poisoning. About 3,000 public health departments gather and use data on these diseases to protect their local communities. Through NNDSS, CDC receives and uses these data to keep people healthy and defend America from health threats.

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https://wwwn.cdc.gov/nndss/infographic-intro.html

Background The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is investigating suspected cases of pulmonary disease among individuals who report vaping.

Similar cases have occurred in multiple other states, some resulting in hospitalization. All suspect cases reported vaping with products including nicotine and/or tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Evaluation for infectious diseases was negative in all patients.

DSHS is working with other states and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to better characterize case demographics, clinical characteristics, and exposures.

Recommendations for the Public People who experience difficulty breathing, cough, or other symptoms in the days or months after vaping should seek immediate medical attention.

For More Information For questions: DSHS Environmental Surveillance and Toxicology Branch 512-776-7268 epitox@dshs.texas.gov Get the facts about electronic cigarettes www.dshs.texas.gov/tobacco/E-Cigarettes/ Information for Health Care Providers on adolescents and E-cigarette use www.txhealthsteps.com/static/courses/escape-thevape/sections/section-1-1.html

P.O. Box 149347 • Austin, Texas 78714-9347 • Phone: 888-963-7111 • TTY: 800-735-2989 • dshs.texas.gov

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SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH

ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IN A CRISIS? You are not alone, and help is available. Visit the Lifeline at www.suisidepreventionlifeline.org.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-CARE We can all help our loved ones and community members get through crisis. But as we take action to support others, it is also vital that we take the time to support and care for ourselves. This page shares tips and resources to help you practice self-care.

If you’re looking for additional resources or support for yourself or a loved one, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). https://www.bethe1to.com/the-importance-of-selfcare/ 32

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Lancaster Regional Airport Animal Services Building Inspections/Code Compliance

972-227-5721 972-218-1210 972-218-1200

Texas State Auxiliary Museum City Hall Country View Golf course County Health Dept (Immunizations) County Tax Office Development Services Driver’s License Office Economic Development Facility Rentals Fire (Non-Emergency) City Career Opportunities Senior Life Center Library LISD Administration Municipal Court Outreach Center Recreation Center Parks Division Planning & Zoning Police/Non-Emergency Public Works Volunteer Opportunities Water/Utility Billing Water/Sewer Repair Water/Sewer Repair (on-call)

972-218-1300 972-218-1300 972-227-0995 214-819-1800 214-653-7811 972-218-1200 469-272-9301 972-218-1314 972-218-3706 972-218-2600 972-218-1794 972-218-3780 972-227-1080 972-218-1400 972-218-1334 972-227-0138 972-218-3700 972-218-3709 972-218-1240 972-218-2711 972-275-1752 972-218-3706 972-218-1328 972-218-2324 214-500-1388