Blanketeers Bring Comfort via Project Linus Effort
In Lakin and nearby areas volunteers led by Elaine Gilleland and Ethel Harris sew security blankets for Project Linus. They supply quilts to trauma victims and aid emergency services, with Deputy Sheriff Dale Harris and Sheriff James Jarboe noting blankets for fires, domestic disputes, and traumatized children. The project, sourcing from local sewers and broader networks, aims to comfort those in need and expand outreach.
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Elaine Gilleland
Lakin
Gilleland
Project Linus
Wanda Allenbaugh
Holcomb
International Organization
Ethel Mae Harris
Dale Harris
Kearny County
Dale
Harris
James Jarboe
Projectlinus.org
Colorado
Afghanistan
Bob Dohse
Jarboe
Laura O’brate
Garden City
Area Project
Gillehand
Allenbaugh
Kansas Governor laments stalled aid for immigrant bills
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius expressed disappointment as the Kansas Senate slowed two measures aiding noncitizens. The tuition bill would reduce out of state costs for long-time immigrant students who attended Kansas high schools, while a separate driver license bill would allow legal status applicants to obtain licenses after paying taxes. Senate Education Committee postponed the tuition bill for summer study. the driver's license bill faces undecided lawmakers with a potential vote next session.
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Sebelius
Kansas
Senate Education Committee
Dwayne Umbarger
Rthayer
Senate Judiciary Committee
John Vratil
Overland Park
Auction draws hundreds at Garden City community event
The Garden City Community College Jazz Band played Raiders of the Lost Ark as the Broacbuster Jones 25 Years of Adventure scholarship auction at the Finney County Fairgrounds drew a large crowd. bidders eyed items from pet goods to beef bundles while aiming to raise about 100000 for GCCC scholarships.
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Garden City
Matt Horyna
Horyna
Carey
GCCC
Carol Ballantyne
Garden City New Car Dealers Association
Western Motor
Lewis Motor
Burtis Motor
Debbie Bridgeman
Shea Sinclair
Endowment Association
Tom Stallings
Wanda Stallings
Scott Auction
Home National Bank
Ray Purdy
Carson Norton
Tim Cox
Garden City Community College Endowment Association
Finney County
Norton
Leoti
Senate rejects Sunday liquor sales by slim margin
The Kansas Senate voted against Sunday sales of packaged liquor by one vote amid renewed talk of a liquor tax as a tradeoff. Negotiators plan to resume talks after April 30, with hearings next year, while the House and Senate clash over conference reports and local option aims.
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Topeka
Kansas Senate
John Vratil
Leawood
Vratil
Nancey Harrington
Senate
Harrington
Bill Mason
el Dorado
House
Kay O'Connor
R-Olathe
O’connor
Jim Barnett
R-Emporia
Kansas
Jay Emler
R-Lindsborg
Lindsborg
McPherson
Pete Brungardt
R-Salina
Dillon’s
Wyandotte County
City briefing at Finney County Center
An early morning briefing scheduled for 8 30 a m at the Finney County Administrative Center located at 311 North Ninth Street. Authorities will present local updates and public notices to attendees. The session aims to inform residents about county services and upcoming deadlines.
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Finney County Administrative Center
Ninth St
Finney County considers landfill fee and HIPAA rules
The Finney County Commission weighs a new $1 per ton solid waste fee, excluding construction debris, on municipal solid waste and keeps current landfill charges. They plan HIPAA privacy upgrades designating a unified health care entity privacy officer, plus a mobile radio purchase for Holcomb Police and pavement work to rebalance road projects and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finney County Commission
Waste Connections
C&d
Lee Construction
Gail Lee
HIPPA
Finney County Health Department
25Th Judicial District Youth Services
Finney County Emergency Medical Services
Health Department
Cheryl Kottke
County Department of Public Works
River Road
Buffalo Jones Avenue
Holcomb Main Street
Public Works Department
Holcomb
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Kathleen Sebelius
Stallings
Kevin Parks
Parks
Gccc Endowment
Alan Fankhauser
Brad Nading
Cinmedasganty
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