Sunflower plant dispute pits energy needs against environment
Sunflower critics file court briefing amid a protracted fight over a western Kansas coal plant near Holcomb. Sierra Club spokesperson Stephanie Cole accuses supporters of hijacking debate while Sunflower officials defend permits and emphasize compliance with state and federal rules. The project, four-year battle, is billed for economic benefits vs potential pollution and water use concerns with Colorado receiving much of the output.
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Garden City bets on American Eagle subsidy despite cost
Garden City Commission favored American Eagle’s plan for 14 weekly Dallas flights at high subsidy, hoping aid would reduce EAS reliance. Dodge City opposed, citing about 500000 in subsidized savings. City secured 250000 KAAP funds and will present DOT addendum, while Great Lakes Denver service remains as backup.
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First day of school begins at USD 457 with added class
Deputy Superintendent Steve Karlin confirms enrollment projections for 2011-12 exceed 7,000 and the school board approves an extra first grade classroom at Georgia Matthews Elementary. He notes a planned head count in September will determine exact numbers as buses arrive and parents accompany students inside.
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Balloon festival postponed due to heat and wind
Finney County Convention and Tourism Bureau officials announced the eighth annual hot air balloon show in Garden City will be rescheduled to late spring or late fall next year. They cited August heat and winds exceeding eight mph as reasons, noting pilots travel from multiple states and the event aims to avoid conflicts with the Tumbleweed Festival while preserving the festival’s future. The bureau plans a site-wide update and urges supporters to stay tuned via the chamber site or by phone.
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