City Commission backs police restructuring amid dispute
The commission approved Hawkins plan by a 3-2 vote amid questions on posting promotions and paperwork. Citizens pressed officials about procedures and the Wojdylak demotion, while Hawkins defended the plan as based on experience and noting his return from heart surgery. City Manager Halloran noted missed steps, prompting calls for clearer rules.
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Randy Grisell
Halloran
Hawkins
Wojdylak
Claudia Wojdylak
Tim Cruz
Cruz
Reynaldo Mesa
Mesa
Steve Frost
Jean Payne
Jim Wharton
Frost
Payne
Teresa Southern
Brouhaha
Bills hit Kansans as winter utility costs rise
Rosemary Foreman of the Kansas Corporation Commission says gas prices are deregulated and cautions households to cut energy use. State programs run Low Income Energy Assistance and local funds like Reno County Emergency Energy Fund aid the elderly and disabled. Utility companies collect donations for Heat Share and similar programs. Ottawa’s East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corpion helps low income families with limited payments.
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Rosemary Foreman
Kansas Corporation Commission
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Hutchinson
Reno County
Red Cross
Project Deserve
Salvation Army
Ottawa
East Central
Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation
Aging Well Through Diet and Exercise Tips
A longform piece argues aging can be slowed by activity, healthy weight, and a balanced diet. It links exercise types to heart, bone, and mood benefits, stresses social engagement and optimism, and notes practical community events and holiday meals at a senior center with schedules from the week of December.
Water Group to evaluate issues
New federal laws to restrict water pollution hinge on producer cooperation. Farm Bureau spokesman Mike Matson notes mandates create hardships for members and urges government to see this as a two way street. Williams suggests state work with citizens and businesses in urban and rural areas to boost environmental protection awareness.
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Farm Bureau
Mike Mat
Williams
Admissions and dismissals from Garden City list
From Garden City admissions include Alesa Meschberger Margery Murray Darlene Newberry Satanta Leigh A Hall Dismissals Tuesday list shows Maria Martinez Cimarron Martha D Redger in Garden City and Cimarron authorities.
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Garden City
Alesa Meschberger
Margery Murray
Darlene Newberry
Satanta
Leigh A. Hall
Maria Martinez
Gore Moves Toward Conceding While Bush Campaigns Ahead
Vice President Gore decides not to press the Florida recount and prepares a public address signaling concession to Bush. Republican leaders meet as Baker notes Bush Cheney gains after the Supreme Court ruling. Florida legislature actions on electors appear moot as GOP gains shape inauguration plans.
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James A. Baker III
Bush
Cheney
Dwight Eisenhower
White House
GOP
House
Senate
U.S. Supreme Court
Gore
Tipper
Daley
Florida
Tallahassee
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Humdinger
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Kadee’s Coffee
Finney County Senior Citizens Association Board
Bridge
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Harold Knoll
Senior Citizens Association
Norma Nichols
Cimarron
Martha D. Redger
Sue Mit Yankee Candle Co
N. Main
Wwe Fiemeyoob
Tng Animal Shelter
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Isabele
Sian City
Hope
Redheac
Telegram Publishing Co. Inc
P.O. Box
UPS
Finney County
Kansas
N. Taylor Garden City
Miller Tree Farr
Verna Miller Rundell
Syracuse
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