City could raise Garden City electricity rates next year
Garden City commissioners plan to consider a new rate structure amid rising energy costs. Public Utilities Director Mike Muirhead says residential costs may rise 4 to 8 percent, small businesses 2 to 8 percent, schools 20 to 23 percent, and churches 20 to 40 percent, with the city subsidizing at $100,000 to $500,000 annually.
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Area schools see AYP success in 2011 tests
Southwest Kansas districts generally met Adequate Yearly Progress standards under No Child Left Behind. USD 210 Hugoton USD 216 Deerfield USD 466 Scott County USD 452 Stanton County USD 407 Satanta and USD 214 Ulysses did not achieve AYP. USD 215 Lakin as a district earned AYP and 17 Standard of Excellence Awards across 21 categories, celebrated at a pep rally led by Superintendent Kerry Lacock with banners to hang in the gym.
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Bethlehem tableau at Presbyterian Church brings biblical village to life
The Presbyterian Church at 1719 Texas St transforms into Bethlehem with a living nativity style exhibit. About 60 volunteers portray villagers and pilgrims, directing visitors from a Roman soldier greeting to tax collection, an inn scene, and a living nativity with real animals. Admission is free. event runs 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with a family photo for attendees.
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Weather Outlook Cold Snow Likely With Low Teens
Today remains cold with snow and a high near 32 and a low around 10. Sunday continues frigid with sunny skies and a high near 34 and a low near 11. Details on page A8.
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