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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 2011
Page
3
The Cultural Relations Board hosts the 2011 Diversity Breakfast from 7 30 to 9 am October 13 at Fiesta Courtyard 1810 Buffalo Jones Ave. The Polynesian culture theme features Mary Rogers and Dr Lisa Smith. Tickets cost 9 per person or 70 per table. Contact Michelle Stegman city of Garden City HR at 276 1175 for details.
The Church of the Brethren at 505 N Eighth St plans a Friday 7 to 10 p.m. Movie Night featuring stand up Christian comedy and the 2010 drama What If. Popcorn and beverages are free, donations welcomed for pizza.
Mars Chocolate North America began construction on a 350,000 square foot candy factory in the Kanza Fire Commerce Park near Heartland Park and Forbes Field. The project, a $250 million first phase, aims to add about 200 permanent jobs and up to 1,000 total direct and indirect positions in Kansas, with production of M and Ms and Snickers slated to start in 2013. Kansas officials offered incentives to land the project.
Topeka lawmakers press Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services officials on changes to how state funds for the disabled are administered. The House Senate committee questioned SRS staff about 6.6 million in new revenues and funding priorities favoring residents who receive no state services. Deputy Secretary Pedro Moreno says the money will add services to help developmentally disabled residents live at home.
Oil prices entice more producers to Kansas for drilling opportunities in a high price climate. In contrast, Wichita Eagle notes falling natural gas prices dampen interest in new wells. At a Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association meeting in Wichita, industry talk centers on these trends and other topics through Tuesday.
Finney County Economic Development Corp. unanimously approved adding about 370 square feet at 1511 Fulton Terrace by cutting through to the adjacent United Way space. The move raises lease to about 1100 dollars monthly and creates a new conference area. The United Way plans to relocate within the chamber offices, while the tourism bureau moves next door to 1513 E Fulton Terrace.
Ryan Veesart, a Licensed Specialized Clinical Social Worker, launches Winds of Change Counseling Services with Doris Arwine sharing space at 102 E Laurel St. The duo, calling themselves Associates, offer general practice for individuals, couples, families and children, emphasizing a non-judgmental client-focused approach and sliding fee scales to reduce cost barriers. They collaborate with Dodge City Area Mental Health Center for case management referrals and stress community cooperation across southwest Kansas. Contact Arwine or Veesart at 272 9506.
Lawrence AP reports Fort Scott and Pratt may use local revenues to cover rent to keep Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services offices from closing. Fort Scott would need 84000 annually for two years while Lawrence Douglas County already pledged 450000 to sustain the Lawrence office. SRS plans nine closures statewide to trim about 1 million, with offices in Garnett Lyndon Pratt Wellington Coffeyville Marysville and McPherson also slated to close.
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