Quilt raffle funds Fulton project for Finney County Museum
The Finney County Historical Society seeks support for restoration by selling a handsewn quilt. Mary Regan says proceeds will cover rewiring and making the historic house accessible to the public, while committee members note broad community participation and ties to local quilting groups.
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Shallenburger bids for governor on tax restraint platform
Kansas candidate endorses no tax increases to tackle a 698 million budget shortfall for 2003 and proposes trimming agency waste while boosting economic development. He attacks education funding status quo, urges reform or abolition of the state Board of Education, and touts his conservative governance record. He notes Stovall has name recognition and highlights differences with rival Stovall. Shallenburger grew up in Baxter Springs and rose from Kansas House member to speaker, then state treasurer.
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Kansas legislator's son loses two daughters to electrocution
Neufeld's colleagues in the House of Representatives mourn as his son and two young daughters, ages 11 and 8, die in an electrocution incident. Leaders including Majority Leader Shari Weber and Rep Gary Hayzlett express shock and prayers, while Rep Barbara Ballard notes Neufeld's strength.
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Funding set for Finney County Museum growth planning
The Finney County Historical Museum seeks expansion with a master plan by Bartlett and West of Topeka and Treanor Architects of Lawrence. Garden City planning meetings next week will gather city county officials Chamber of Commerce historians and public ideas. A plan aims for late April completion with long term vision to preserve and grow exhibits. About 30,000 annual visitors use the museum's research facilities and outreach.
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Gas line bill aims to ease rural shortages in Kansas
In southwest Kansas farmers atop the Hugoton field face declining gas pressure and rising search for supply. The bill would let utilities propose service plans within 30 days and the corporation commission settle within 60 days, shorter after Sen. Jay Emler trimmed it to 30 days. Substantial debate centers on farmers’ cooperation and access to gas.
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