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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 2009
Page
1
HUD reports 1.6 million people used shelters or transitional housing in 2007–08, with families rising 9 percent to 517,000. Suburban and rural demand grew, now about one third of those in need, up from 24 percent, while Jan 2008 counts show 664,000 homeless in shelters or on streets.
Eight people from varied backgrounds gathered at Emmaus House on Fifth Street for dinner as volunteers were scarce. The facility closed over the Fourth of July weekend due to staffing shortages and reopened Tuesday morning. Robin Marsh, the director, urged more volunteers while Pat Allsbury of Stepping Stone Shelter urged the community to rethink shelters’ operating hours. Marsh noted a goal of 24 seven operation with more staffing.
The Obama administration convened health and education officials from all states to review preparations for potential H1N1 vaccinations and school handling. Kathleen Sebelius urged preparedness and avoiding complacency as 170 U.S. deaths and global spread continue.
Holcomb is still seeking a police chief with three applicants interviewed and a fourth, Tony Forsen, pending. Former Chief Gordon Smith left after a May 13 dismissal following a petition drive. Background checks by Garden City Police are ongoing, with interviews paused until results are in. Forsen reports two strong candidates among three interviewed last week.
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