November 9, 2017
Thanksgiving Edition
City of Basehor e-News

Nominations Are Being Accepted for the 2017 Outstanding Citizen Award
Do you know somebody who is an outstanding Basehor citizen? Give them a chance to be recognized for their efforts by nominating them for the annual Basehor Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award.  Anyone who wishes to nominate someone as a candidate for the award may fill out an application. The Basehor Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will review the applications and choose the recipient based on their commitment to community service. The winner will be announced at the Chamber Christmas celebration on Thursday, December 7, 2017 where they will receive the award. The entry deadline is Friday, November 24, 2017. Click here to download a nomination form.

Don't let Thanksgiving go up in Flames
Police Chief Lloyd Martley would like to remind residents that each year, Americans prepare a whopping 45 million turkeys for the traditional Thanksgiving Day feast. However, for those who decide to center their meal around a fried turkey, there are several potential hazards that families need to keep in mind when using a turkey deep fryer.  Click here for more information.

The Basehor Police Department is Urging Citizens to Use Seat Belts and Practice Safe Travel Habits This Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving Holiday is one of the busiest single travel days of the year and auto group AAA expects holiday travel to only increase this year. The Thanksgiving holiday travel period is marked from Wednesday, November 22 through Sunday, November 26, 2017.  The US Department of Transportation recommends the following safety tips:
-Always buckle up. An estimated 55 percent of those killed in passenger vehicle crashes were not wearing safety belts.
-Don’t tailgate. For every 10 mph of speed, stay at least one vehicle length behind the vehicle in front of you.
-On icy roads, you should allow at least three times more space between you and the vehicle in front of you. Remember that bridges and overpasses are usually the first to freeze in cold conditions.
-Slow down during bad weather. Each year, there are approximately 6,500 fatalities and 450,000 injuries from crashes that occur during bad weather.
-Use child safety seats properly.
-Obey speed limits.
-Slow-down in construction zones and pay attention to warning signs and road crew flaggers.

                          
City Offices Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday 

City of Basehor Police Department: NOW HIRING
The City of Basehor Police Department is currently searching for a highly motivated individual to fill an open Police Officer position. The Basehor Police Department consists of 12 sworn Officers and Uniformed Patrol work 4-10 hour shifts each week. Duties include responding to general public calls for service, investigating both misdemeanor and felony complaints, enforcing municipal, state and federal laws as well as traffic ordinances. An officer must be able to maintain positive working relationships with our citizens as well as actively striving to promote police/community relations. Qualified applicants should also possess above average writing and verbal skills. State certified officers are preferred, but Police Academy Training will be provided in its absence. All uniforms and equipment are provided, along with a generous benefit package.
 
Pay for the starting Police Officer position is $17.03 per hour ($35,422.40 annually).  Additional compensation will be considered depending on qualifications.  Applicants must be U.S. Citizens that are at least 21 years of age, must possess a valid driver's license, must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants would be required to pass a written test and an oral interview board. Final candidates will be required to pass an extensive background investigation. A conditional post job offer requires the applicant pass a psychological evaluation, physical and drug test.
 
Certified Law Enforcement applicants must not have any Brady/Giglio material in background to be eligible for hiring.
 
Click here for application or you may pick up in person at the Basehor Police Department located at 2620 N. 155^th St., Basehor during regular office hours Monday-Friday 8:00 - 4:30 or they may be obtained on the City of Basehor website www.cityofbasehor.org   No online applications will be accepted for this hiring process.   If you should have any questions you can call the police department directly at 913-724-3397 to speak with Capt. Pierce.  Applications accepted until position filled.  

                           
COMING SOON: New and Improved City of Basehor Website
The City of Basehor is very excited to let you know that a new and improved website will be launching very soon. So look forward to the new website launching this coming December. More details to follow soon. Stay tuned and make sure to share the news with friends and neighbors to subscribe to City of Basheor e-news. You can also check out the new Basehor promotional video tour that is featured on the City website currently. Click here to check out. 

Winter Auto Security
As a friendly reminder – The Basehor Police Department would like to remind residents to never leave their vehicles running unattended.  Each year numerous vehicles in the metro area are stolen because they are left unattended and running.  Section 107 of the City’s Standard Traffic Ordinance states that no person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without first stopping the engine, locking the ignition, removing the key from the ignition.  This would not apply for an engine that has been activated by a remote starter system, when the motor vehicle is locked and when the ignition keys are not in the vehicle.  Simply stated, leaving a vehicle unattended it is against the law and drivers can be citied for this violation.  The Basehor Police Department would also like to remind drivers that if their vehicle is stolen while unlocked and running most insurance companies will not cover the loss.  For details, contact the Basehor Police Department at 724-3397.

            
Basehor Chamber of Commerce Invites Your Support
The Basehor Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with Basehor Linwood Assistance Services (BLAS) and invites your support to provide students with needed food each weekend because hunger doesn't end on Friday. A great fundraiser to help those in your community. For more information call Annette Tucker 913-662-7214 or 913-724-1474 or click here for details on how you can help sponsor a backpack.

The essay asks students to describe what they would do as mayor to improve their community. Our hope is that seventh-grade teachers across Kansas will use the essay to address the state’s 7th Grade Civics-Government Benchmarks. LKM will select a winner from six regions across the state, and each winning student will receive a $125 cash prize in addition to recognition at the state capitol on City Hall Day in January. One overall winner will also be selected to represent the entire state and will receive a $250 cash prize.

The contest is open to all Kansas students enrolled in the 7th grade during the 2017-2018 school year. Essays must be received at the League office by November 18, 2017. Submit essay entries to: The League of Kansas Municipalities, Attn: 7th Grade Essay Contest, 300 S.W. 8th Avenue, Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66603. Winners will be notified by the beginning of January 2018. For more information on how to participate click here or please contact Tami Martin via email or at 785-354-9565.