Elephant space wars as zoos expand enclosures
U S zoos push larger elephant habitats to meet revised Association of Zoos and Aquariums standards. Sedgwick County Zoo plans 3.6 acres for three elephants and five new ones while Seattle and Oakland expand. Animal rights groups push for even bigger spaces citing studies on health and welfare.
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Sexson
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
Lee Richardson
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Chicago
Detroit
San Francisco
Stephanie
Cynda
Oakland
Calif
Ruby
Los Angeles Zoo
Performing Animal Welfare Society
San Andreas
Elliot M. Katz
Seattle
Hansa
Woodland Park Zoo
Bruce Bohmke
Bohmke
Mike Keele
Oregon Zoo
Association
Tennessee
California
Ted Friend
Texas A&m University
In Defense of Animals
Association of Zoos and Aquarium
Zoo Biology
Keele
City Commission Keeps Mill Levy Flat Amid New City Costs
The City Commission maintains last year's mill levy while adding two major costs a salary base increase for employees totaling about 285000 and a City Link bus service costing roughly 175100. They cut 243500 from planning and related areas and shaved 23000 from the Capital Improvement Project list.
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City Commission
Lee Richrdson Zoo
Commission
Finney County Senior Center
Bob Halloran
Halloran
Planning Department
Minimum wage rises spark mixed local hiring impact
Garden City area businesses react as a 70 cent wage increase takes effect. Some managers foresee staffing limits while others report no immediate cuts. Advocates argue higher pay helps workers, with effects varying by employer and location.
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Pat Veesart
Garden City Community College
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Blanca Fabela
Millie Zimmerman
Stage Department Store
Garden City
Norma Jean Dodge
Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce
Gloria Pacheco
Taco Bell
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