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Advance Voting Is Just Around the Corner

A high turn-out rate is expected for the 2008 General Election, so to help reduce lines at the polls on Election Day, the Sedgwick County Election Office offers advance voting options for registered voters. Registered Sedgwick County voters may submit mail-in applications to receive mail-in ballots. In-person advance voting sites will be open to the public beginning October 22 at the Elections Office and October 28 at 16 other locations throughout Sedgwick County. Click here for a quick reference of election basics. For more information about the 2008 election season, visit the Election Office online.

Around the County

October 5 - 11 is Fire Prevention Week in Sedgwick County. The Sedgwick County Fire District #1 encourages citizens to take precautions to ensure your safety when it comes to fires. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries, while heating equipment and smoking are the leading causes of home fire deaths. Residents who have planned and practiced a home fire escape plan are more prepared and will therefore be more likely to survive a fire. Does your family have a plan?

The Magic of Laughter - Sedgwick County Department on Aging and the Aging and Wellness Coalition of Sedgwick County will host “The Magic of Laughter,” a program to promote quality of life on October 10, 2 to 4 p.m. at the American Red Cross, 1900 E. Douglas, Wichita. This program will be held to promote positive aging and encourage positive mental wellness for adults age 55 and older and professionals working with older adults. See flyer and press release for further information.

Recreation in Sedgwick County

Woofstock 2008 - On Saturday, October 4, the Sedgwick County Park will go to the dogs. Celebrate peace, love and pets and help the Kansas Humane Society raise much needed funds for our community's homeless pets. There’s tons of fun all day long like groovy pet contests, cool dog demos, live bands, a hip silent auction and our Paws and Play area just for pets and kids.

Admission is just a $4 donation - but don’t let the bark stop there! Be the leader of your pack by collecting $35 or more in donations and you’ll become a Woofstock Best in Show Donor, plus be eligible to win a year of movies from the Warren Theatres! Every dollar goes to providing care and comfort to over 16,000 homeless Wichita pets this year. We'll see you at the Park!

Our Body: The Universe Within Exhibit Extended - Due to the success of this amazing exhibit, Exploration Place has extended the time Our Body will be available in Sedgwick County. The exhibit will continue to amaze visitors through January 11, 2009! Visit EP online, call 263-3373 or visit the ticket counter in the main lobby to purchase tickets.

Oktoberfest at Exploration Place - In the true spirit of this traditional fall event, put on your lederhosen and head to EP!

With your ticket, you'll enjoy: brat and sauerkraut, pretzel with dipping sauces, 22-ounce beer (four total) with collectible plastic stein, dancing to a different beat with Denny Dusek and Touch of Class who will play classic polka music and The Grapevine Polka Dancers who will help you learn a new dance step or two. Special musical guest: The Plumbers. Tickets are $25 per person. Visit EP online, call EP at 263-3373, ext. 114, or stop by EP’s ticket counter in the main lobby to purchase tickets.

Michael Bublé will perform at the Kansas Coliseum on Friday, October 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at www.kansascoliseum.com.

Do something wild, become a member today! Members rule at the Sedgwick County Zoo with unlimited free admission for one year; reciprocity at more than 140 other zoos; early entrance from March 1 through October 31; discounts on group events, shopping and education classes; free ZooTracks publications, wall calendar and electronic communications; Wet-n-Wild Fridays and Kid’s Club; Twilight Tuesdays from June through August. Visit www.scz.org or call 660-WILD to request a membership.

Health Alerts

Flu Shots - The leaves are getting ready to change, which means flu season is just around the corner! The Health Department is gearing up for flu season and has several ways you can get your flu shot:

Starting Wednesday, October 1, the Health Department will be offering flu shots through its Mobile Clinic. For a complete schedule of the Mobile Clinics, call 660-7366.

Saturday, October 4, the Sedgwick County Health Department will offer its annual drive through clinic at the West Central location, 2716 W. Central, from 9 a.m. to noon. Although this event is open to everyone, it offers a venue for those falling within target groups for vaccination to get vaccinated early without even leaving their cars. Click here for a fact sheet that details who is at greatest risk.

Starting Monday, October 6, flu shots will be available at the West Central location during hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday, noon to 6 p.m.

The cost for shots is $30 for adults and $15 for children under the age of nine. There are other things everyone can do to reduce the spread of the flu and other diseases:

Practice good hand washing habits. Click here to download a free hand washing poster.

Cough and sneeze into your elbow. Click here to download a free cover your cough poster.

Stay home when sick.

Healthy Recipe - Need an idea for a healthy recipe? Visit the Health Department's nutrition page to find a recipe for Angel Hair Pasta with Scallops in Spicy Tomato Sauce. With less than 300 calories per serving, this recipe is good for the whole family!

Environmental Tip

Change a habit. Recognizing and changing just a few of our daily habits can add up to big savings. What are the habits we get into that make a big difference in the energy we use and waste we produce?

Turning on a fan, space heater or light while sitting at a computer. Are they really needed?

Accelerating fast and breaking quickly.

Leaving lights on when we leave a room.

Grabbing a paper towel to dry hands or using a paper napkin. Use cloth towels and napkins instead.

Throwing cigarette butts out the car window. This is not only a fire hazard, but a source of litter.

Setting the thermostat and not changing it all season or turning it off on nice days.

Depending on presets for watering lawns and not manually overriding the settings when it rains

Accepting plastic bags, even for only one item.

Running small loads of laundry.

Running water constantly while cleaning sinks, bathtubs, etc.

Purchasing more than can be used.

Throwing away items that could be recycled.

Using paper or plastic bags for lunches.

Using non-recyclable Styrofoam instead of reusable cups and containers.

Purchasing new items when recycled items (paper products, furniture, clothing, filters, etc.) are available.

Driving to meetings/lunch instead of carpooling.
Click here for more easy ways to make a difference in our environment.

Digital TV Conversion

Beginning Tuesday, January 8, millions of $40 government-issued coupons will become available to help citizens purchase a converter box for their older television sets that might not work after the switch from analog to digital broadcasting. Viewers who have satellite or cable service will not need a box, but viewers who rely on antennas, for example, will need to purchase a converter box before February 18, 2009. To request a coupon, visit www.dtv2009.gov or contact the 24-hour hotline at 1-888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388-2009).

Commissioners' Corner
Want to find out what is happening in the community? Visit "Commissioners Around the County" where you can see photos of the Sedgwick County Commissioners taking part in various community activities, watch videos of the commissioners discussing current topics and read Second District Commissioner Tim Norton's "A Word in Edgewise" column.

Click here for a complete list of County news releases.

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Population: 466,061 2005 est.
Founded: 1870
Area: 1008 Square Miles
Named for: John Sedgwick, United States Army Major-General.
Abbreviation: SG
County Seat: Wichita
State: Kansas
Area Code: 316
Sales Tax: 6.3%