Meltdown weigh-in marks hard part of health journey
Garden City native Jez Luckett reflects on maintaining a healthier lifestyle after his Biggest Loser stint as 260 participants in 52 teams completed Corporate Meltdown's 10th year. The seven week program, ending with a closing ceremony, boosted pounds shed to 1,179 and highlighted lasting changes over quick fixes. The Phat Girlz led with a 73 pound team total, amid several area sponsors and ongoing weight loss education.
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City to use sales tax to stabilize property tax plan
City commissioners announce intent to use county sales tax funds for road projects and property tax stabilization if voters approve on April 7. They caution that future years may target economic development or arts and education. city estimates about $800,000 or 5.5 mills. Ballot details on Page AS.
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Garden City weighs phased water rate hike plan
City officials consider a two or more year rate increase to ease the impact on customers as Public Utilities Director Mahnken outlines a structure that could raise average residential bills by about $3 monthly if implemented at once. The plan targets a 15 percent rise in water rates to cover losses from Wheatland Electric’s reverse osmosis facility and includes higher charges for nonresidential users and tank sales.
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Scott City museum unveils Jerry Thomas Gallery addition
Scott City’s El Quartelejo Museum nears completion of an addition funded by a $45,000 travel and tourism grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce. The $400,000 project will display paintings by Scott City native Jerry Thomas, known for portraits of Kansas wildlife and western life, with the gallery set to open in late spring or early summer.
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