City confronts big rise in Garden City Chamber dues
Garden City commissioners questioned a steep dues hike to the Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce, delaying payment until an explanation is provided. Chamber President Carol Meyer said the 2007 increase stemmed from a revised structure after reviewing about 60 other models, aligning with governmental rates while correcting a prior error. The county plans to pay for 2008, and officials note chamber efforts to promote the community and aid economic development.
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Garden City
Reynaldo Mesa
Garden City Commission
Mesa
Chamber
Carol Meyer
Halloran
Meyer
Dodge City
Don Doll
Don Linville
Chamber For Economic Development
Kansans recall 2007 disasters and political shocks
A year in review highlights a Wichita area ice and flood year with tornado damage in Coffeyville and statewide crop losses from a harsh winter. Gov. Sebelius comments on preparedness as the 2007 landscape included the Morrison-Kline AG race scandal and nationwide abortion debates shaping Kansas politics.
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Kansas
Coffeyville
Kathleen Sebelius
Morrison
Phill Kline
Linda Carter
Johnson County
Christmas village keeps growing in Syracuse display
The Bliss family expands a year round yard display of miniature lit homes and holiday figures from Thanksgiving to early January. Rose Bliss began collecting mini homes while working at Cynthia's Pizzeria and now coordinates a glow filled setup that draws visitors from Syracuse and Hamilton County. They also include a polar bear scene and inflatables, with setup starting in July and viewing from 4 to 11 pm. The couple plans for 2008 as they pursue markdown decorations and maintain the village scene, though the Let It Snow sign may come down after this winter storm.
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Blisses
Syracuse
Hamilton County
Rose Bliss
Cynthia's Pizzeria
Bliss
Rose
Don
Kansas
City OKs electricity contract and job search plan
The commission approved a new electricity contract set to begin January 1, 2009, with Hutchinson describing the city’s annual usage around 250 million kilowatt hours and demand between 25 and 60 megawatts. They discussed hiring Halloran’s replacement, favoring a community-involved process with possible consultant help and a six month timeline. Also approved were city actions totaling 21,148 dollars.
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Halloran
Reynaldo Mesa
Hutchinson
City manager search advances with consultant plan
Garden City commissioners support hiring a consultant to craft a job description and qualifications for the next city manager, advertise for candidates, and form a citizens committee to interview. They aim to present consultant costs at the Jan. 8 meeting and recruit committee members. Funds from the Community Grant Program support Salvation Army and local groups.
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Bob Halloran
Garden City Commission
Eight arrested in Detention Center incident
Sanchez is held on allegations of attempted first degree murder liability for crimes of another conspiracy to commit aggravated battery and criminal damage to property. Benitez and Anthony Hernandez face similar charges. Rosas, visiting friends at a trailer park, was hospitalized in critical condition and later flown to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Finney County seeks information as two rival gangs were involved. no charges filed yet with expected filing next week. Call Finney Sheriff at 272-3700 or CrimeStoppers at 275-7807.
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Morrison
Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
State Board
Lisa Montgomery
Melvern
Kansas City
Montgomery
Bobbie Jo Stinnett
Missouri
Skidmore
Stinnett
Gary A. Fenner
Kansas
George Tiller
Wichita
Tiller
Planned Parenthood
Overland Park
Johnson County
Sanchez
Benitez
Anthony Hernandez
Bascue
Rosas
St. Catherine Hospital
Wesley Medical Center
Finney County
John Wheeler
Wheeler
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Builders of Hope Mentor Program
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City General
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