Joint meeting weighs options for new animal shelter
Finney County Commissioners and Garden City leaders held a joint session Tuesday to discuss funding an initial study on a new animal shelter or expanding the current facility. The talk included conceptual designs and preliminary costs, with some skepticism voiced about the plan.
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Public speaks out on ban in Garden City meeting
Fraternal organizations and business owners urged city commissioners to reconsider a two week old smoking ban affecting private facilities. Legion commander Terria Judge cited a $1199 revenue drop in the first week and argued exemptions for private clubs like the American Legion and VFW.
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Bioenergy plant to rise in Grant County marks first
Nexsun Energy plans a bioenergy complex two miles west of downtown Ulysses off US 160 to produce 40 million gallons of ethanol and 30 million gallons of biodiesel annually. The project aims for ground breaking in late summer or fall with about 54 direct jobs and $3 million payroll, plus over 500 indirect jobs in an 80 mile radius.
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Security costs drive Garden City school access debate
A safety committee discussed electronic controlled access for district schools chaired by USD 457 Superintendent Rick Atha. The 30-member panel heard input from Kansas City area reps from ASSA ABLOY and school leaders. Debate centers on balance between safety and convenience as a swipe card system could limit entry while keeping some doors open for students.
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Bush urges Congress to back Iraq policy
President Bush asked Congress to give his Iraq strategy time to work while pursuing a broader agenda. Democratic candidates Obama and Richardson opposed troop escalation, while McCain and Giuliani argued for backing the plan. Bush highlighted health insurance, energy, immigration reform, education, and climate change as top goals.
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Garden City opens bowling at Hard Rock Lanes with ceremonials
USC 457 Superintendent Rick Atha joins ten guests to throw the ceremonial first ball before Garden City High School kicks off its first home bowling match Tuesday night at Hard Rock Lanes. Complete coverage appears in Sports on Page B1.
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