The following is a message from Alfredo Parra:

"A committee to beautify the West Side by getting plants from Parks and Rec is forming. In this effort we'll be working with John Fierro. Anyone interested in being part of this committee should contact Alfredo Parra at soyalfredillo@yahoo.com or 816-472-8495.

Also, I want everybody to know that the petition drive to "bring on the signs Bienvenidos al Westside" has been very successful. So far, we have about 700 signatures. I hope to turn at least 1,000 signatures in to the City around September 15. People who haven't yet signed a petition can find petitions at Ruiz Library and several West Side stores and restaurants.

We need volunteers for this last big push. Anyone who can help should contact me."