Finney County Emergency Planning Meeting Notice
The Finney County Local Emergency Planning Committee invites the public to attend at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Law Enforcement Center basement Conference Room B. The group assesses vulnerability to emergencies, updates the all hazard plan, and serves as a Right-to-Know contact. Info at 272-3746.
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Finney County Local Emergency Planning Committee
Finney County Law Enforcement Center
Finney County
Finney County Emergency Management Office
Talk on tax credits set for Wednesday
Kristen Johnston of the Kansas Historical Society speaks at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Garden City Downtown Vision office 413 N Main St on Understanding Historic Buildings and Rehabilitation Opportunities. Realtors bankers and homeowners may learn about using tax credits and historic register benefits. Call Don Harness at 275-4340. Sponsored by Finney County Preservation Alliance.
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Kristen Johnston
The
Kansas Historical Society
Garden City
Enrollment in Medicare Part D ends soon in Kansas
The open enrollment deadline is December 31 with 21 days left for Kansas beneficiaries to review and switch or enroll in a plan for 2009. There are 48 Part D plans in Kansas and 12 with gap coverage. help lines include 800 MEDICARE and 860 5260, plus Social Security offices for low income subsidies.
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Medicare
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Medicare.gov
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Kansas eyes change in filling U.S. Senate vacancies
As Illinois governor Blagojevich faces corruption charges over Obama seat, Kansas legislators revisit a bill to require a special election when a U.S. Senate vacancy occurs. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius vetoed a similar measure last year, arguing the current method works well. The debate mirrors Illinois turmoil and considers broader statewide offices.
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U.S. Senate
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Uh-Vich
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Senate
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Obama
Derek Schmidt
Kathleen Sebelius
Sebelius
Sam Brownback
Schmidt
House
Dennis McKinney
Greensburg
Lynn Jenkins
Congress
Steve
Paul Morrison
Washington
Mark Parkinson
Mike O'Neal
Hutchinson
O’neal
Fred Hall
Hall
St Catherine Hospital Christmas Tree Auction Supports Benincasa House
St Catherine Hospital cafeteria trees created by departments go on display for public bidding to raise funds for Benincasa House, a volunteer driven hospitality home since 1994. Auction runs 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday with proceeds expected to meet or exceed last year’s 4500 dollars.
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Callie Nichols
St. Catherine Hospital
Nikki
Benincasa
Mary and Joseph
Jesus
Mother Mary
Benincasa House
N. Sixth St
Janie Wimmer
Wimmer
Garden City
Food Services Department
Official says motorists safer on highways nationwide
U S Transportation Secretary Mary E Peters told students and officials at Johnson County Community College that traffic fatalities through October 2008 were down 10 percent from 2007. Early estimates show 31,110 deaths versus 34,502. She praised declines in highway and rail safety and noted aviation is safer than ever since Kitty Hawk.
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Peters
NARS
Community College
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
America
Kitty Hawk
Louisville
U.S
Kansas Lottery sets April 1 deadline for casino bids
Kansas Lottery Commission restarts manager selection for Wyandotte and Sumner counties with an April 1 deadline. Ed Van Petten predicts viable applicants despite an economy that prompted withdrawals. phase–in plans may emerge with a $225 million investment plus a $25 million privilege fee. Boot Hill Casino in Dodge City is the only project approved so far.
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Kansas Lottery Commission
Wyandotte
Sumner
Las Vegas
Boot Hill
Dodge City
Butler National Service Corp
Olathe
Kansas Entertainment
Kansas Speedway
Cordish Co
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Speedway Partnership
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