New Online Social Security Services Open
The Social Security Administration expands My Social Security a personalized online account for beneficiaries and SSI recipients to access benefit letters payment histories and earnings records. This service allows updates to address direct deposit and provides instant official benefit verification letters for loans mortgages and housing. Also links to retirement disability and Medicare info. Finney County Humane Society date and dine tickets available at shelter and Davis Designs with a Feb 9 drawing.
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Kansas Officials End Boat Taxes Phased In By 2016
Gov. Brownback administration proposes phasing out watercraft property taxes by 2016 with 20 percent rate in 2014 and 10 percent in 2015, leading to full exemption from 2016 onward. About 53 percent of voters backed a legislative power to cut these taxes in November. The plan aims to curb tax avoidance by registering boats out of state.
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Windsor Hotel Rehabilitation Moves Forward in Garden City
Finney County Preservation Alliance president says Windsor Hotel restoration progresses with a $12 million plan to add 23 affordable senior living units, retail space, offices, and banquet facilities. City to weigh housing tax credits in May while bids for Transportation Enhancement work target spring deadlines.
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Chapman named gallery manager of ArtsCenter on Main
Laurie Chapman was appointed gallery manager while serving as volunteer executive director for Garden City Arts. The board aims to push new programs and funding to reach 60 percent self sustaining status, offsetting past budget cuts. New initiatives include The Never Ending Workshop and Artful Afternoons, with interns aiding grants and youth skills. The organization plans more community minded programs and continued art exhibits, garden party fundraising, and updated board leadership.
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Dominic Varrichio
Julie Nelson
Family involvement linked to cutting child obesity rates
Lawrence researchers highlight a family centered approach to reduce childhood obesity. Steele notes 17 percent of U S youths aged 2 19 are obese with diabetes risks rising. A Kansas study finds both a 10 week Positively Fit program and a shorter dietitian led family plan produced weight loss, especially among pre adolescents.
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