Finney County Humane Society plans 2016 meeting at church
The Finney County Humane Society will hold its annual planning meeting for 2016 from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Lutheran Church at 1608 Belmont Place, open to the public. A separate St. Mary Catholic School fundraiser, A Magical Night In New Orleans, runs 6 p.m. to midnight Feb. 6 at the school, 508 St. John St. Tickets start at 25 dollars with 25 dollar singles and 45 dollar couples, tables for eight are 350 dollars.
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Crackin Girls Demo and Book Signing at Clarion Inn
Best selling authors Jenna Marwitz and Nicole Sparks will host a cooking demonstration at 7 p.m. on February 4 at the Clarion Inn & Conference Center. Attendees may sample recipes and enjoy hors d oeuvres and champagne. Tickets are $30 cash at the Clarion Inn front desk or The Corner on Main through February 3, $40 at the door, or online at Eventbrite. For details contact Sarah Waller at 620-275-7471.
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Singing valentines offered by Garden City choir
Garden City High School Modern Show Choir offers singing valentines from 9 30 a m to 2 15 p m on February 11 and 12 for 25 dollars. Serenades in school on those dates cost 12 dollars. Proceeds go to the choir. A Valentine Dinner Show is set for February 14 in the GCHS Commons with brisket dinner and dessert table priced 30 dollars for individuals 50 dollars for couples and 225 dollars for an eight person table. Reservations by February 8 via Gina Parrat at 620 290 1300. Proceeds benefit the choir.
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Unemployment Up in Rural Kansas Amid Statewide Drop
Kansas KDOL data show rising unemployment in western and parts of southeast Kansas from 2014 to 2015, while northeast and south central Kansas, including Sedgwick County, see declines. State private sector jobs rose, with earnings up 2.4 percent hourly and 0.3 percent weekly, but weekly hours fell 2 percent to 33.8.
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Holcomb ISO fire rating rises to top 10 percent
Holcomb will see lower homeowner insurance as its Public Protection Classification improves from seven to four effective in April. Fire Chief Bill Knight said the upgrade places Holcomb in the top 10 percent of Kansas municipalities, with potential savings of about 50 dollars per year on a 100000 dollar home and up to 30000 dollars annually for all homeowners combined. Knight noted room for further improvement, especially in volunteer firefighter training. Mayor Gary Newman praised the change and firefighters.
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Ballot city residence removal prompts Kansas debate
Kansas House Elections Committee heard House Bill 2507 to remove candidate city of residence from ballots. Rep. Alcala questioned data on voter confusion. Kansas Secretary Bryan Caskey cited shorter ballots and more white space. No opponents testified or vote taken. committee asked for a study on city name lengths and similar practices in other states.
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