Newsletter
January 2007
With the change of the seasons upon us, the Hawarden Police Department would like to remind the citizens of Hawarden of the winter parking rules. The Hawarden Municipal Code states “no person shall park, abandon, or leave unattended any vehicle on any public street, alley, or city-owned off street parking area through the duration of any snowfall, snowstorm, or ice storm, and the twelve hour period after the cessation of the same, except upon streets which have been fully opened.”
The reason this is in effect is so the city crews can clean all of the streets without any vehicles obstructing the streets. Failure to remove vehicles from the streets will result in a parking ticket being issued to the vehicle owner with a fine of $20.00. There is also the possibility of the vehicle being towed at the owner’s expense.
The Hawarden Police Department recommends that all vehicle owners make plans early on where they will park their vehicles so there is not a problem at the last minute. The vehicles can be parked back on the roadway only if the street is cleared from curb to curb. If there is an emergency, and the vehicle cannot possibly be moved, the owner should contact the police department so we can make appropriate arrangements.
1. LEAVE THE HOUSE IMMEDIATELY.
2. DON’T LIGHT A MATCH.
3. DON’T TURN ON ANY LIGHTS.
4. DON’T TURN ON ANY SWITCHES OR ANYTHING ELECTRICAL.
5. DON’T USE YOUR HOUSE PHONE OR YOUR CELL PHONE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE. GO OUTSIDE TO A NEIGHBOR’S HOUSE AND CALL THE CITY OFFICES AT 551-2565. AFTER HOURS PLEASE CALL BRIAN WARNER AT 551-2179, JEFF SCHURMAN AT 551-3839, OR TOM KANE AT 551-1233. IN AN EMERGENCY CALL THE HAWARDEN HOSPITAL AT 551-3100.
The Hawarden Police Department would like to remind all residents that they are required to remove all snow or ice buildup on their sidewalks. City Codes state, “It shall be the duty of the owner of each building and lot in the City fronting upon any street or sidewalk, which is concrete or other material, or the owner of any unoccupied lot fronting a sidewalk, to keep the sidewalks in front of his or her building or lot clear of the natural accumulation of snow and ice within the period of 18 hours after the accumulation thereof upon the sidewalk.”
Currently if the owner of the property fails to comply with this Code it can be handled in two ways. The first way is for the Superintendent of Public Works to have the snow or ice removed from the sidewalks without notice to the property owners and the cost of doing so is billed to the property owner of record and as a tax lien on property if unpaid. The second way is for the Police Department to issue a Municipal Infraction Citation to the owner of record with a fine of $50.00 for the first offense, $100.00 for the second offense, and $250.00 for the third and subsequent offenses. Each day the snow or ice is allowed to remain on the sidewalks is considered a separate and subsequent offense.
HAPP BANQUET — HAPP will be hosting their Sixth Annual Banquet on January 13, 2007 at the Community Center - 6:30pm. Guest speaker for the evening is V.J. Smith author of "The Richest Man in Town." Tickets are $25.00 and are on sale at the HAPP Office 551-4433.
Walkers Welcome The West Sioux High School is open from 7:00-8:00 am and 3:15-9:00 pm Monday-Friday and Saturdays from 7am-1pm. for those interested in walking. (Children must be supervised) Use the main entrance on the east side. Questions contact Denny at 551-1181 or Jami at 551-4412.
Open Gym – At the West Sioux High School on Sunday afternoons from 1:00-2:30 pm. Families are encouraged to attend together. Students who come without a parent will be charged $1. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Dates: November 26th – March 11th (there will be no open gym on Dec. 24th)
After-School Bowling League
There will be a youth bowling league starting January 8th, 9th, & 10th from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at Sportsman’s Lanes. The league is offered for K – 8th grade students and will run for four consecutive weeks. Cost is $10 / person. Registration forms are available at the schools and the Hawarden city offices. Sponsored by the Hawarden Rec. Dept. and Sportsman’s Lanes. Registration Deadline: Friday, January 5th.
Chuck E. Cheese Youth Trip – Monday, January 15th in Sioux Falls. This trip is for all students in TK – 5th Grade. Cost is $10.00 includes 2 slices of pizza, pop, 20 tokens, and transportation. This bus will leave at 10:30 am and will return at 3:00 p.m. Registration forms available at the school and the city offices. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 10th.
Middle School Dance – Friday, January 26th from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the Hawarden Community Center. All West Sioux Middle school students are invited to attend. Admission at the door is $5.oo. Includes D.J., snacks, & beverage. Chaperones will be provided. No registration is required.
55 & Up Field Trip- Washington Pavilion – Thursday, January 25th. After touring the Pavilion in Sioux Falls we will stop and eat lunch. Departure time: 9:00 am. Cost is $6.00 / not including lunch. Transportation will be provided by vans. To register call 551-4412. Registration Deadline: Monday, January 22nd.
Foster Grandparent Program
A new year. . . a new opportunity to help others. The Foster Grandparent Program helps seniors give back to their community by helping children in need. If you are 60 or older, you can bless a child’s life throughout the year by volunteering at West Sioux Community schools, local day cares, and head start center. West Sioux
Community Schools has a need for additional Foster Grandparents in their classrooms at this time. We would like to be able to fill these placements as soon as possible to help the children of the West Sioux School System. Our program is a non-profit organization that greatly benefits senior citizens and children with special needs. Being a Foster Grandparent is one of those gifts in which you receive more than you give. For more information, please call Denise Nelsen, program director of the Foster Grandparent Program, at 712-476-2628.
NOTICE REGARDING GARBAGE PICK-UP
Garbage and recyclables are to be put out at the curb by 7:00 am on the designated pick-up day for each household. If your garbage is not at the curb when the truck comes, it will not be picked up until the following week. The truck will not stop twice.
NOTICE: If you depend on any life-sustaining equipment such as an oxygen machine, a sleep monitor, apnea monitor, or any other life-sustaining equipment, please call Carol at the City offices, 551-2565, so we can update our records.