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1 City News June 2014 Issue 25 Seven Steps to Clean Water... The DPR Water Treatment Process The citizens of Wichita Falls have been hearing quite a bit about the Direct Potable Reuse Project, also known as the DPR Project, Emergency Reuse Project, Short- Term Reuse Project and Temporary Water Reuse Project. Regardless of the name, the process for treating the water is the same and involves seven steps: 1. After being processed through the waste water treatment plant, the treated reuse water is disinfected and pumped from the River Road Treatment Facility to the Cypress Water Treatment Plant. 2. The reuse water is treated through the Microfiltration units with the latest technology utilized to clean the water. The water flows into a clarifier where it is subjected to a coagulant and then enters the micro-filtration cell where a pump pulls the water through a fiber-filled module. The pores in the fiber are so small that most of the impurities are too large to pass through, removing them before the next step in the purification process. 3. The water is treated through Reverse Osmosis. This is the same technology that large ships use to treat sea water for human consumption, that is used on the space station and that is used in the process to manufacture silicon chips. The process forces the water through a micron (One micron is onethousandth of a millimeter) semi-permeable membrane by way of water pressure, but only allows water molecules to pass through the membrane. Salts and other contaminants cannot pass through the membrane and are flushed away. 4. The MFRO treated reuse water is released into a holding lagoon. 5. The reuse water is blended with raw lake water on a basis. 6. The blended water is then treated through conventional means. Regular raw water from Lake Arrowhead and Lake Kickapoo is treated once through an extensive series of steps that produce safe, clean drinking water. This entails: A. Treatment with Chlorine Dioxide B. Pre-disinfection C. Coagulation D. Softening E. Flocculation F. Sedimentation G. Re-stabilization H. Fluoridation 7. Water is stored and pumped to distribution.

2 In an effort to better serve those who use clinical services at the Wichita Falls-Wichita County Health District, the following times for service were instituted on May 5 th. 1) The TB reception desk will be open on Wednesdays from 12pm to 1pm to accommodate medication pickup for TB medications only. 2) All clinic services will be by appointment only with the exception of immunization needs. 3) Immunization services remain available on Health & Safety Health District Hours a walk-in basis from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. 4) Pregnancy tests will be available on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8 AM to 11AM and Thursdays and Fridays from 1 PM to 4 PM. 5) The Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), Tuberculosis (TB) and Immunization clinics and their reception desks will be closed from 12 PM to 1 PM to allow for employee lunch time. To schedule an appointment: For questions, please contact Tina Brown: Police Department Social Media The Wichita Falls Police Department has unveiled their new social media platform to help citizens stay up-to-date with police department news, happenings, and events. Become well-informed and connect with the WFPD on the following sites: Blog: Facebook: Nixle:nixle.com/wichita-falls-tx-police department OR Text zip code to

3 The City of Wichita Falls Animal Services Center has a new adoption program for dogs and cats that are left unclaimed by previous owners. Animal Services will vaccinate, deworm, microchip and evaluate each animal chosen for adoption. The adopter is required to provide a rabies vaccination and spay/neuter surgery at a vet of their choice. The adoption fee is $ Animal Services will continue to partner with the Humane Society of Wichita County as well as rescue groups in order to place Animal Services more dogs and cats into forever homes. Animals can be seen at the Service Center, located at 1207 Hatton Road, and adoption paperwork completed, Monday through Friday 11:am to 6:pm and on Saturdays from 10:am to 2:pm. A Barn Cat program is also available beginning April 18 th and is great for owners of warehouse type buildings. This allows for cats that are feral or not appropriate for indoor living to be adopted into a suitable environment. Barn cats are available at no charge. A grant provided by P.E.T.S. Low Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic will cover the cost of spay/neuter surgery and vaccinations. Online information is available at www. petango.com/wichitafallsanimalservices or on the Animal Services Facebook page. Media Point of Contact: Katrena Mitchell, Animal Services Administrator, Never, ever leave your dog in the car; this is illegal in many states. Plenty of fresh water; and access to shade when outside is important. Take walks during the cooler hours; try to stay off of hot surfaces (like asphalt) because it can burn your dog s paws. Think it s hot outside? It s even hotter for pets make sure they can cool off. Keep animals free from parasites (fleas, ticks) and heartworms consult the vet for the best products. Consider clipping or shaving dogs with long coats; apply sunscreen to dog s skin if they have a thin coat. Avoid chemicals, commonly used flea and tick products, rodent baits, lawn and garden insecticides can be harmful to cats and dogs if ingested. When walking the dog, steer clear of areas that you suspect have been sprayed with insecticides or chemicals. Keep citronella candles, oil products and insect coils out of pets reach as well. Outdoor party: keep alcoholic beverages, raisins, grapes, onions, chocolate and products with the sweetner xylitol away from pets. th We love 4 of July Fireworks pets do not, so don t take them out during the celebration.

4 Animal Services New Ordinances Change Pet Policies prepay and schedule a spay appointment for their female animal. Upon providing proof to Animal Services, the permit fee is waived. Stud Permit: for anyone who owns or harbors a male dog or cat and wishes to breed the animal with a female animal. The fee for the Stud Permit is $50 per breeding. A copy of the permit shall be furnished to the female animal s owner prior to the breeding. An educational course is required for all permits and will be offered by Animal Services. Changes have been made affecting license fees, permits, animal sales or giveaways and the reclaiming of animals. City license fees for a spayed/neutered animals are now: $7.00 for one-year; $14.00 for three-years. Three new permits have also been established: Litter Permit: $50 per litter and is for anyone whose female dog or cat has a litter. The owner has ten days after the birth of the litter to obtain the permit. Litter number must be prominently displayed in all advertisements or notices. Seller s Permit: to be obtained by anyone who sells or offers for sale 1 or more puppies or kittens. The permit fee is $100 per litter and must also be obtained within 10 days of the litter s birth. The permit number must be prominently displayed in all advertisements or notices for sale. For both the Litter and Seller s Permit, the owner has the option to Flea markets are removed from the definition of a pet shop, so anyone setting up space a flea market booth must purchase one of the permits from Animal Services in order to offer animals for sale or giveaway. Note: it is unlawful for anyone to transfer or offer to transfer ownership of any puppy or kitten younger than 8 weeks of age. This ordinance also impacts reclaiming of animals by owners. At the first impoundment of animal, the owner can choose to schedule and prepay for a spay/neuter appointment for their animal. Upon receiving that proof, Animal Services will waive the impoundment and boarding fees. The owner has 30 days to have the animal altered at a veterinarian of choice and return proof of the procedure. At the second impoundment of an animal, spaying/neutering of the animal will be mandatory. New ordinance and changes can be found at: under Animal Services. For more information please call

5 Community Farmer s Market 2014 Season May 13 September 30 Market Days: Tuesday through Saturday: 7:30 AM 1 PM Events: Sat, June 7: Blackberry Day 9-11AM Sat, June 14: Master Gardening: Container Gardening 8-1 PM Sat, June 21: Market to Menu (Cooking demonstration of market produce samples) 9 1 PM Wichita County Public Health District s Transforming Texas Program, in collaboration with the City of Wichita Falls Traffic Division and the City of Wichita Falls Parks and Recreation Department, have purchased ten high- security bike racks and three fix-itstations for the biking public. The new equipment is sponsored by the Texas Department of State Health Services with funding provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention s Community Transformation Grant. The bike racks will be placed throughout the City s Circle Trail System and other popular bicycling areas and will provide a safe, secure place for temporary bike storage. The three fix-it stations will be placed at locations on the Circle Trail: Jalonick Park, Hamilton Park, and Lake Wichita Park. This will provide a safe, Sat, July 12: Peach Day 9 11 AM Sat, July 19 Blackeyed Pea Day 9-11 AM Sat, July 26 Watermelon Day 9 11 AM Sat, August 9 Master Gardening: Native Plants 8 1PM Sat, August 16 Salsa Day 9 11 AM Sat, September 6 Mystery Day 9-11 AM Sat, September 13 Master Gardening: Herbs 9-1 PM New Bicycle Equipment convenient place for trail users to perform minor repairs on their bikes. One of the many objectives of the program is to increase opportunities for physical activity in communities and workplaces by encouraging active living. The installation of the bike racks and fix-itstations enhances the use of the Circle Trail System and also encourages citizens to bike to school, work and for exercise and fun. For questions please contact Will Carter at or Mark Beauchamp at

6 When is the best time to find deals on plane tickets? Research has offered the following information to help consumers save travel dollars: Tuesday Afternoon - about two thirds of all airlines start their fare sales late on Monday. Once the airline launches a sale, others join in to stay competitive, kicking off price matching that generally ends by early Tuesday afternoon. The new, cheaper fares are loaded into airlines pricing systems and a ready to purchase by 3 PM (Eastern Time). To get the lowest plane fare, how far in advance should you book a vacation within the United States? One to three months. Airlines typically don t begin lowering prices until about three months before departure; the cheapest fares usually stay available until one month before you re set to go. Wait until two weeks before you fly and you risk getting hit with sky-high fares because airlines assume that only business travelers book tickets on such short notice so they increase fares accordingly. Which Internet browser should you use Information Vacation Time for the lowest-price airfares? Any browser that s different from the one you normally use. Always use a new browser when checking flight prices. That means try, say, Firefox if you usually use Internet Explorer, and vice versa. Cookies (computer files) will record the number of times you ve looked at certain pages. If airlines see that you ve shown an interest in a particular flight, they might raise the fare for you. But if you use a new browser to book (or clear the cookies on the browser normally used) you can be sure that you re being shown the lowest price, since you started with a clean slate. What s the magic phrase to use to get the cheapest rate on a hotel room? Best available. Hotel room prices fluctuate as often as every minute. To ensure you don t pay more than necessary, call the hotel and ask for the best available rate. That s the lowest price that hotel computers will allow for the room. Online booking? Some Internet and travel agencies make it simple to know you re getting the lowest rate. Book through Tingo.com and you will receive a refund if the price drops. Make a reservation at Orbitz. com and you will get money back if someone else purchases the same room through the site for less. Airfare FAQs --Henry Harteveldt, Travel Analyst; Farecompare.com City News is Published by the Wichita Falls Public Information Office. For more information, call (940) or lana.broussard@wichitafallstx.gov.

7 Parks & Recreation Summer Concert Series ALL AGES FREE ADMISSION The summer outdoor concert series is in full swing; don t miss a chance to enjoy a perfect summer evening. Performances scheduled alternating Tuesdays from 7:30-9:00 PM. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, sit back, and enjoy an evening of great music and socializing. Concerts are presented by area musicians and offer a variety of music styles for your enjoyment. There will be something for everyone, for fans who enjoy Country & Western music to those who prefer Jazz, Gospel, Blues, Rock n Roll or Contemporary. Take in a Tuesday night concert and support local talent and the city s Parks & Recreation Department. June 3 - Prairie Moon (Cowboy Country) June 17 - Sanderella (Classic Rock) July 1-36 th Infantry Division All concerts take place outside behind the flagpoles at the MPEC.

8 City News June Plus Zone Activities Birthday Party June 3, Rm AM Fitness Classes: The Walking Workout 8:30-9 AM Mon-Fr; 1010:30 AM Tues/ Thurs/Fri RM 201 Morning Workout 9-10 AM, Mon-Fri Rm 201 Chair Exercise Class 9-9:35 AM Mon-Fri, RM 208B Zumba Abs AM Mon & Weds Rm 201 Stronger Seniors 10:30 AM M-F Yoga 10:30-11 AM Tues, Thurs, Fri, Rm 201 Live Band Dances Fridays, 7-10 PM, $6 per person Cash Bingo Fridays 2PM Prize Bingo Tuesdays & Fridays 9-10 AM, Room PM Movies: Tuesdays - Musicals; 1:30 & 5:30 PM Thursdays 1:30 & 5:30 PM; New Release Friday 1:30 & 5:30 PM Blood Pressure Clinic - Speciality Nurses - Monday, June 9 - Rm 217; Karoke June 23 - Social Mondays 2-4:30 PM; Room, 2:30 PM Tuesdays 2:45-5 PM; Thursdays 1:30

9 Library Events Fun for Everyone Check out this amazing summer calendar of events at the Wichita Falls Public Library! See the website for any specific registration requirements: June 4, 3 PM, Rm 205 Mad Science Spin, Pop, Boom June 4, 4PM, Rm 204 Mad Science Rocket Build for Tweens & Teens, ages June 9, 6:30PM, Activity Room Discover Dr. Who Whether you are a Whovian, or want to be, join in for an evening of fun! June 11, 2PM or 3PM, Rm 205 The Incredible Bubble Show! Learn about math, science, critical thinking, physics, art, color, shapes, listening, & creativity. June 17, 2-4PM, Rm 205 Little Scientists: Researching Rhymes Ages 4-11 will investigate science behind nursery rhymes with exciting experiments. June 18, 2PM or 3 PM, Rm 205 Wildlife on the Move Amazing Adaptations June 18, 4PM, Rm 204 Wildlife on the Move Amazing Adaptations for Tweens & Teens Ages June 21, 11AM-12PM, Activity Room Book Talk for Tweens/Teens June 25, 2 PM, Rm 205 Whirled on a String Science of Spin Champion Spinner Val Oliver July 2, 2PM, Rm 205 Boocoos the Clown, Where Do Clowns Come From? July 9, 2PM, Rm 205 The Professor Brainius Show - not your typical mad scientist! July 10, 2-3:30 PM, Rm 203 Painting Workshop for Tweens/Teens - Paint a with Rachel Liles, of Kids Art Studio. July 15, 6:30-8PM, Library Library Mystery Game Children ages 10 & up and adults will use science to solve a crime in the library! July 16, 2 OR 3PM, Rm 205 Rhythm Path Drum Circle Learn about drums as a powerful communication tools & the culture of West Africa. July 16, 4PM, Rm 205 Rhythm Path Drum Circles for Tweens & Teens, ages July 23, 2PM, Rm 205 The Pipdillys in Ballyhoo Skidoo July 30, 2PM, Rm 205 Storyteller Solina Marquis Be part of the story!

10 Castaway Cove Waterpark is now open for the 2014 season and will utilize the services of an outside water hauling company to provide well water for the park during the drought conditions and Stage 5 water restrictions. Castaway Cove will pay for the water hauling service from water park revenues. Ticket prices will remain the same as 2013, and the park will Things to do Castaway Cove Shark Time! continue to maximize water conservation measures used to filter, treat, and reuse water and in order to maintain the highest level of guest expectations. Season passes are available for purchase and can be obtained online or at the guest services office. See castawaycovewaterpark.com for the summer fun and like the park on Facebook to stay updated on events. For more information please call (940) June 9 July 2 Sharks will be coming to Castaway Cove! Experience the thrill of the Live Shark Encounter shows taking place 3 times daily. City Council Dates June 3 & 17 - Meetings begin at 8:30 a.m. in Council Chambers at Memorial Auditorium, 1300 Seventh Street.

11 City News May Advantage June 5, 11:00 AM - 1:00 Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall Monty Python s Spamalot June 6-28, 6:30 PM (Dinner Service) 7:30-10:00 Backdoor Theatre Harrell Accelerated Learning Center Graduation June 6, 7:00 PM - 8:30 Memorial Auditorium Texoma All Breed Horse Show Association #2 Show June 7, 9:00 AM - 5:00 JS Bridwell Ag Center Rider High School Graduation June 7, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Kay Yeager Coliseum Wichita Falls Museum of Art: Tie Dye Workshop June 7, 10:00 AM - 12:00 Wichita Falls Museum of Art - MSU Shrek the Musical June 7, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Things to Wichita Theatre Wichita Falls High School Graduation June 7, 2:00 PM - 4:00 Kay Yeager Coliseum Hirschi High School Graduation June 7, 5:00 PM - 7:00 Kay Yeager Coliseum Camp Creativity I - Kemp Center for the Arts June 9, 9:00 AM - 12:00 Kemp Center for the Arts Live at the Lake: Ashton Gustafson with Kevin Rhine June 12, 6:00 PM - 8:00 Museum of Fine Art Texas A&M Horsemanship Clinic June 13, 8:00 AM - 5:00 JS Bridwell Ag Center The Peddler Show June 13, 12:00 PM - 4:00 Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall Oil Bowl Classic June 14, 7:00 PM - 10:00 Memorial Stadium National Junior Santa Gertrudis Heifer Show June 15, 9:00 AM - 6:00 JS Bridwell Ag Center Sanderella in Concert June 17, 7:30 PM - 9:00 Multi-Purpose Events Center - behind the flagpoles Legends of Western Swing Music Festival 27th Annual June 19 21; 11:00 AM 12 Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall Kitchen Boot Camp June 24, 9:00 AM - 1:00 Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall Live at the Lake: Cousin Fuzzy June 26, 6:00 PM - 8:00 Wichita Falls Museum of Art