Jennifer Harvey
Wichita Trash Service Update
Wichita Trash Service Update
Jennifer Harvey
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Wichita Trash Service Update

Effective June 9th, 2023 Family 1st Living residents in the Second Addition community will have their trash serviced by Air Capital Waste. We are excited to announce this change as a result of our efforts to keep lot rent at an affordable rate for our residents, as well as to continue to support local small businesses. There are a few things to note for our residents:

·         Final Pick Up - Waste Connections will pick up for the final time on Thursday June 8th. Please leave your carts at the street.

·         Cart Collection - Family 1st Living will be collecting all Waste Connections trash carts beginning the morning of Friday June 9th.

·         New Carts - Air Capital Waste will be dropping new carts off on Friday June 9th.

·         Service Day - Air Capital Waste will provide trash service for the first time on Wednesday June 14th and will continue to pick up on Wednesdays.

·         Where should I set my trash carts? By 6:00 AM on your service day, please place your trash cart within 2 feet of the curb, 2 feet away from other objects (such as your recycling cart, trees, mailboxes, etc.) and at least 6 feet away from vehicles parked on the street. Ensure that your cart is clear of any overhead obstructions.

·         What if I have extra trash, bulky items or need a special pick up? Please contact Air Capital Waste at (316) 838-5465 to schedule extra trash, bulk items or a special pick up. Additional fees may apply.

·         How do I contact Air Capital Waste? Contact information, as well as the holiday schedule, can be found on their website at https://aircapitalwaste.com/.

·         I pay for an extra cart. Will I still get an extra cart? Yes, you are scheduled to have 2 carts dropped off for your use.

Please note that all Community Rules regarding how trash is stored are still in place. Thank you for working with us to make this a smooth and beneficial transition for all.

 

Family 1st Living team

Upcoming Classes with Core Community Augusta

Family 1st Living supports an organization called Core Community Augusta. We believe their program can help you change the future for yourself and your family. Here is an invitation from them for their upcoming classes and a little bit about their mission:

Getting Ahead in a Just Gettin’ by World


Are you frustrated at life?
Do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and not getting anywhere?
Are you lacking support systems?
People to reach out to and brainstorm with or just someone to talk to when you are having a tough day?
Has life knocked you down so many times it is painful to dream about a better future?

If you can answer “YES” to any or all of these questions, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!
Truly, this class is life changing!  Besides, we need your brilliance to make it even better!

**Come Join Us at Core Community Augusta**
Orientation: 11/12 and 11/19
20 week class held on Thursday nights
Meals and childcare provided

5:30-7:30pm
Augusta United Methodist Church

If interested please contact Heather or Mark at 316-619-3157

A little about Core Community Augusta:

We believe no one should live in poverty. Here we achieve poverty resolution with an environment that educates, empowers, and equips our members to move up and out of poverty successfully.

Currently 13% of Augusta Families live at or below the poverty line.

Core Community Augusta (formerly Bright Futures Families) is a relationship based initiative to help Augusta families walk out of poverty.

As part of the CCA model, adults living in poverty become Core Leaders. Core Leaders set goals that will allow them to permanently increase their earned income.

At our weekly meetings, childcare is provided, a meal is shared and Core Leaders receive training to work towards their goals with the committed friendship of volunteers we call Core Friends.

Core Friends are people who are not experiencing poverty that commit to building a friendship with the Core Leader as they work their way out of poverty. CCA believes in the evidence that friendships are crucial for people to journey completely out of poverty. This model focuses on multi-generational poverty resolution and it strengthens communities in the process by bringing people together. Join us in helping Augusta families walk out of poverty and build a vibrant community.

COVID-19 Communication

Dear Residents,

In response to the uncertainty we are all facing, we want you to know that we are with you. As a small family owned and operated business, we share the burden of the communities we live and serve in and are sure we will get through any difficulties ahead if we do it together. There are a few things we want you to know:

·       We are with you. First, our hearts go out to all who have been or will be financially impacted by the precautions our local, state and federal governments are taking.

·       We, too, are taking precautions. Currently our maintenance staff is working in unoccupied homes and on emergency maintenance only.

·       You are encouraged to make electronic payments. If you need instructions on how to do so, please contact us by phone, through our website or via email using the contact information below.

·       We are aware some of you will face financial uncertainty. Please contact us as soon as possible prior to payment due date if you will have trouble making any payment on time. Early communication will help us both navigate the problem together.

Family 1st Living
1514 Ridgewood Dr.
Augusta, KS 67010

Phone: (316) 775-1080
Website: www.family1stliving.com
Email: jennifer@family1stliving.com

Community Happenings

Check out a few of the community happenings at Family 1st Living below.

Fall 2017 Newsletter

Did you know that we’ve expanded our payment options to include online payments?  If you haven’t already, you can register your account through the link on our website. There’s even an app for that! Our service provider is PayLease, and their a…

Did you know that we’ve expanded our payment options to include online payments?  If you haven’t already, you can register your account through the link on our website. There’s even an app for that! Our service provider is PayLease, and their app is available for both iPhone and Android users. You will have the ability to make one-time payments, set up an automatic payment and even set payment alerts so that you never have to pay a late fee again!

We would be happy to walk you through the account registration process if you’d like or answer any of your questions. Please call the office if we can help you in any way.

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Parking Reminders

There have been some recent parking frustrations both from management and residents, so we wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the parking expectations. All rules are in place to keep the communities looking great and residents safe. The following rules are simplified. Please review the full version attached.
¨ Only one vehicle per household is allowed to be parked in the street.
¨ Obey all parking and speed limit signs.
¨ Trailers will be considered on a case by case basis, but must be approved prior to parking.
¨ No inoperable, non-tagged vehicles or vehicles with expired tags anywhere in the community.
¨ No trucks licensed for more than 12,000# GVW.
¨ Absolutely no parking in the grass!

Winter Check Up

Cold weather always seems to sneak up on us when it comes to having our homes ready for the winter season. Taking a little time to check through this list can save you headaches and your budget.
¨ Make sure water is in the water line before plugging in heat tape.
¨ Make sure the water line heat tape is plugged in and is warm to the touch.
¨ Make sure you have an insulated water box.
¨ Call us if you would like to schedule a winter check up.
¨ Don’t let the faucets in your home drip. This can cause a costly sewer back up.
¨ Don’t lay your heat tape on the ground or in the elements. This limits the life expectancy.
¨ Don’t put heat tape on your sewer line. This is a high fire risk.
¨ We’ve featured a video on our Facebook page that demonstrates how to check your water box and heat tape. Check it out!
NOTE: Service calls are $50, plus $25/hour and material costs. A new installed heat tape costs about $150. A new installed water box costs $75.

Fall 2016 Newletter

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Kari Killman

We would like to recognize Kari Killman as our Family 1st Community Hero! Kari and her family have been in the community for many years. Kari, who is a school secretary in Towanda does a great job bridging information regarding the school, City of Towanda and Family 1st Living, to help fill needs and communicate happenings between the groups. Kari printed and distributed flyers throughout Towanda for our grand reopening and community picnic. She helped solve the vandalism problem at the covered mailbox area and she and her daughter MacKenzie, have helped pick up and return playground balls that have wandered away. She always watches out for the kids in the community and works hard to help make our community not just a place to live, but a place to be proud of and call home. Thanks Kari and family for all you do! To nominate the next community hero, please call the office at 316-775-1080 or email Jennifer at jennifer@family1stliving.com.

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Disc Golf Rules

WE HOPE YOU’VE GOTTEN A CHANCE TO CHECK OUT THE NEW DISC GOLF COURSE AT THE WEST SIDE OF THE COMMUNITY. IF YOU’RE NEW TO DISC GOLF, CHECK OUT A FEW BASIC RULES:

Objective of the Game

Disc Golf is played like traditional “ball” golf, but with flying discs instead of balls and clubs. One point (stroke) is counted each time the disc is thrown and when a penalty is incurred. The goal is to play each hole in the fewest strokes possible. The player with the lowest total strokes for the entire course wins.

 

Your new home awaits.