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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 2014
Page
3
Holcomb City Council approved a nearly 5 million dollar budget for 2015 with a 1.5 mill reduction in the levy. The owner of a 100000 dollar home would pay 556.23 in city property taxes next year, 16.08 less than this year. Water and sewer reserves allowed debt service reductions and postponed some purchases. The city projects about 518817 in property taxes for next year, compared with 503110 in 2014.
Experts say drug testing is costly, often inaccurate, and not a reliable screening tool for foster-parent eligibility. Kansas imposes no mandatory tests, relying on suspicions, monitoring, and licensing rules to protect foster children. Authorities linked the July incident to marijuana use by the foster parent, who faces murder charges as investigations continue.
The Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission confirmed a violation by Gov. Sam Brownback for accepting a transfer from Campbell's campaign funds. Brownback would receive $2,000 from Campbell for Congress on June 26 and the same amount from Campbell personally, which is prohibited as transfers between campaigns for local, state or federal office. The governor's campaign plans to return the funds within 30 days, with Brownback spokesman John Milburn stating the money will be returned. Campbell has served in Congress since 2005 but is not seeking re election.
A mix of new and old country music by The ABC Band featuring Clay Davenport of Lakin is set for Saturday at the Eagles Lodge on U S Highway 83 and Mary Street. Doors open at 7 p.m. with music at 8 p.m. Admission is $5 per person and open to the public.
Not Worthy, led by Gina Parr from Bible Christian Church of Garden City, performs contemporary Christian songs by Lincoln Brewster Chris Tomlin and Laura Story at Stevens Park downtown Garden City this Sunday 7 30 p m. Visit gcrec com for the full summer lineup.
The 21st annual Pond and Garden Tour runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday with seven locations on a free tour sponsored by the Garden City Area Pond Association. Maps are at local outlets and more information is available by calling 276-0700.
Garden City Recreation Commission offers Silver Screen Saturday Nights and Friday screenings at Stevens Park. Soul Surfer, the Bethany Hamilton shark attack film, screens at dusk Friday. Hairspray screens at dusk Saturday with stars Travolta Walken Pfeiffer. Attendees bring blankets and chairs. Snacks cost $1 with proceeds to youth musical trip. Hotline 276-1202 for cancellations. Visit gcrec.com for future showings.
Harry H. Renick Post 9 of the American Legion hosts a benefit for the Unruh family who lost their home in an explosion. A bingo session starts at 6 30 p m Tuesday at 405 S Main St with proceeds aiding the family.
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