Sunflower seeks support as talks on permit bill move forward
At Finney County reception in Topeka about 40 community leaders and state legislators dined to discuss Sunflower’s bid for a permit. Sunflower CEO Earl Watkins outlined four points stressing nonprofit status, unbiased fuel supply, low cost power, and adherence to rules. Senate President Morris signaled possible amendments to streamline the bill and require a 15 day reconsideration of the air permit.
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Finney County
Topeka
Capitol Plaza
Pete Olson
Sunflower
Earl Watkins
Kansas
Senate
Steve Morris
Hugoton
Brembey
Energy bill debate and immigration concerns dominate Kansas session
House members discuss a carbon cutting bill with about two dozen amendments while Senate leaders push for a vote on the same measure. Utilities Chair Jay Emler anticipates a Monday debate on the Senate version as lawmakers weigh tightening or removing environmental limits. The Sunflower Electric permit denial and energy policy, including a potential carbon tax, frame the session as Health Secretary Rod Bremby may testify on permit decisions. Local officials warn against overreach while Rep. Bill Light calls energy policy the most important issue of a decade, and immigration proposals raise concerns about rural economies and human impacts.
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Senate
Utilities
Jay Emler
R Lindsborg
Emler
Court of Appeals
Holcomb
Morris
Sunflower Electric
Gary Hayzlett
R-Lakin
Sunflower
House
Holmes
Health and Environment
Rod Bremby
Bremby
Bill Light
R-Rolla
House Energy and Utilities Committee
Finney
Light
Oklahoma
Garden City
Bob Halloran
Reynaldo Mesa
Mesa
Larry Powell
Kansas
Schoonover Leads Beef Empire Days As First Year Director
Schoonover settles into BED duties in 2007 learning the beef industry and managing 30 to 40 sponsors for the 40th annual celebration. She moved BED to a new office, coordinates events, scholarships, and internships, and works with BED Board and sponsors to sustain support.
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Schoonover
St. Catherine Hospital
Southwest Kansas
St. Catherine
E. Fulton Terrace
Lewis, Hooper and Dick Accounting
N. Sixth St
BBD
BED Board of
BED
Alan Fankhauser
Harley Davidson
Deann Gillen
Lehman
Dorinda Gerber
Fankhauser
Gerber
Gillen-Lehman
Gillen- Lehman
BEC
Kansas Livestock Association
Chamber Banquet Highlights Humor and Merit Award
The Chamber shows humor helps mood at work with Hood’s jokes energizing members. Tyson Fresh Meats’ Paul Karkiainen wins 2007 Award of Merit after late jury duty arrival, receiving a plaque and family drawings. Carol Meyer heads 2007 achievements, plans 2008 programs and retirement timing.
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Hood
Chamber
Paul Karkiainen
Tyson Fresh Meats
Holcom
Karkiainen
George Hopkins
Carol Meyer
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Salvation Army
St. Dominic Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus
Meyer
Garden City
Every Voice
Holcomb
Don Linville
Carol
Linville
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