Volume 2 Issue 4: April, 2018
Willard Parks and Recreation News
Spring is here! Winter is back… Spring is here! Winter is back… Spring is, well it’s Missouri. We won’t really know when spring is truly here until summer starts, but at the Parks Department, we are committed to pretending it’s spring time! We expect big things this year in the Parks Department!
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A.M. Donuts and Coffee will be at the Frisco Highline Sports Complex serving from their food truck! Our grounds crew is hard at work, you may have noticed some of their work installing new flower beds, cleaning up the right of ways, and painting and staining signs and buildings at some of our complexes. Summer Baseball Registration is open, you can register online at www.willardParks.com.
Follow us on Facebook for updates! We will see you in the park!
Follow us on Facebook for updates! We will see you in the park!
Spring Lawn Maintenance
Spring has arrived just in time for some early spring time maintenance to get your yard ready for the season growth spurt. Here are a few tips to help you prepare.
- Prune away dead or damaged branches on trees and shrubs
- Cut back flowering perennials and ornamental grasses 3-4 inches above the crown of plant.
- Rake out dead fallen leaves and dead foliage around plants and trees and flower beds.
- Prep damaged bare spots in your lawn by raking with a metal rake then sow your choice of grass seed mixture and turf amenities.
- Spruce up landscapes areas by adding mulch or gravel.
- Patch or replace rotten or damaged pickets, boarder lattice or privacy fences and consider a coat of paint or sealer.
Rules and Proper Etiquette of the Frisco Highline Trail
- Greenway trails are open from sunrise to sunset
- Springfield-Greene County Park Board ordinances apply to the greenways
- The trails are for non-motorized use only, including bicycling, walking, running, skating
- Travel on the right-hand side of the trail
- Pass on the left and announce your presence before you pass
- Cyclists - keep speed to 10MPH or less
- Proceed in single file when approaching others, around curves and under bridges
- Use caution at road crossings
- Keep dogs on leashes and under control
- Clean up after your dog - scoop the poop
- Wear a helmet when biking - especially children
- Avoid using trails during unfavorable conditions
- Respect private property - stay on the trail
Report unsafe trail conditions in Greene County to the Park Board (417) 864-1051. Report illegal activity by calling 911.
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Before you go to bed at night, do you think about ways you can protect your family? You probably make sure all the doors are locked and everyone is safely in the house but have you thought about one simple step that may save your families’ lives? Close Your Door Campaigns have become a part of the firefighter’s toolbox for saving lives during a fire. The US Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) has completed over a decade long research on delaying the spread of fire.
This research has led to the understanding that shutting your bedroom door at night can hinder the spread of fire. This could give you more time to make decisions which will help you get out of the fire or even buy more time for firefighters to come in and rescue you. Visit the website for the Close Before You Doze Campaign at https://closeyourdoor.org/. It contains useful information for you and your family. Per the website, the following facts may help you to understand the importance of closing your doors: |
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If you have questions or would like further information on ways Willard Fire can serve you, please contact us at 417-685-3114 or info@willardfire.com. You can visit our website www.willardfire.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
Alumni Banquet on April 21st
The Willard High School Alumni Association would like to invite all Willard graduates to the Alumni Banquet on Saturday, April 21st. The Banquet will begin at 5 p.m. and at Willard High School. The day of April 21st will be filled with activities that you will not want to miss out on!
2nd Annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show
Willard High School’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter will be hosting a car show from 11am-4pm prior to the Alumni Banquet. Following the car show at 4 p.m, alumni will be able to take a tour around the High School to see how much Willard schools have evolved. Don’t forget to throw some cash in your pocket before you attend because there will be auction items, raffles, and more! All funds will go to benefit the five $1,000 scholarships that will be presented to the class of 2018. Make sure to come out and honor your graduating class!
As we start winding down this school year, put these dates on your calendar! Many students will be taking the MAP test while high schoolers will be taking End of Course exams starting at the end of April. If you know any students taking these tests, don’t forget to give them a pat on the back and wish them good luck! Another date to look forward to is Graduation 2018. Graduation will be held Saturday, May 19th at JQH arena at 8 p.m. The class of 2018 hopes to see you there! The last day of school for all students will be a half-day and will be Thursday, May 24th. We’re looking forward to two more months of learning and exploring ahead!
Wayne Dailey – Willard Fire Protection District Board President
On March 23, 2018 we said our final goodbyes to our Board President, Wayne Dailey. Wayne served on the Willard Fire Protection District board for 24 years and was just beginning another six year term when he passed away on Friday night, March 16. We are so thankful to Wayne for his service in our community and to his family for their support as he served. He will be greatly missed and will not be easily replaced.
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Contacts
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Meeting Dates
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Mayor
Corey Hendrickson…………….…..............417-234-4713 Board of Aldermen Donna Stewart………...…………..….........417-493-9894 Dan Walter………………....………..….......417-839-1746 Sam Baird…..………….……………..…......417-844-0636 Samuel Snider……….…....……….….........417-839-9444 Larry Whitman………..……………........….417-343-0994 City Administrator Bradley Gray…...…………………........…...417-742-5304 City Clerk Jennifer Rowe.…..……..…..........……..…..417-742-5302 Chief of Police Tom McClain …………….......…..…..….….417-742-5341 www.cityofwillard.org |
Board of Aldermen April 9th & 23rd.............………………...........…. 7:00 pm Planning and Zoning April 24th.…...………....…………………...….......7:00 pm Park Board April 26th......…………....……….......…………….7:00 pm Economic Development May 21st...............……..…………….........……...7:00 pm |
