Open meetings quorum change sparks city debate in Garden City
Commissioners discuss altering quorum rules amid calls for openness. Whitham cites public notice and legal risk, while Merriam notes serial meetings risk. Palmer Manufacturing faces added scrutiny as O Brate criticizes city review of plant plans. Palmer employs 110 to 115 workers shipping fiberglass and steel tanks globally.
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Whitham
Kansas
Garden City
Matt Allen
Allen
Topeka
Mike Merriam
Lawrence
Coffeyville
el Dorado
Liberal
Dodge City
Merriam
O’brates
Steve O’brate
Palmer Manufacturing
Lake Horse Thief proposal draws mixed feelings and hopes
Residents in Garden City and surrounding counties discuss creating a lake and recreational park at Horse Thief Reservoir to boost fishing and gatherings. Supporters cite potential business and recreation, while critics question water supply during drought. Voters in Hodgeman Finney Ford and Gray counties will decide via a one tenth of a cent sales tax to fund the project.
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Lucky Luckett
Garden City
Luckett
Jetmore City
Buckner Creek
Eugene
Shirley Saloga
Eugene Saloga
Pearson
Scott City
Kansas
Horse Thief Reservoir
Hodgeman, Finney
Ford
Gray
Sivits Receives Harsh Penalty in Iraq Detainee Case
In Washington Gen John Abizaid and Lt Gen Ricardo Sanchez testified on abuse investigations as Sivits was found guilty of two counts of mistreating detainees and dereliction of duty. The court-martial heard he allowed abuse and forced a prisoner into a pile on the floor for others to assault.
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Washington
U.S
Iraq
John Abizaid
Ricardo Sanchez
US. Senate
Sanchez
Sivits
Smts
Col
James Pohl
Garfield students wrap up year with summer plans and moves
Students at Garfield Elementary finish the year with mixed plans for summer. Some will move to Charles O Stones Intermediate Center next year as fifth graders, while others stay local. Principal Willis Pracht notes a tough yet successful year and confirms Garfield will reopen next year.
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Christy Kitavarada
Kelly Unruh
Unrah
Buffalo Jones
Garfield
Marcos Prieto
Sergio Perez
Charles O. Stones
Perez
Prieto
Charles Stones
Alfredo Barreno
Topeka
California
Barreno
Danny
Kenneth
Christian
Kenneth Henderson
Willis Pracht
Pracht
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Commissioner Fuller
Reynaldo Mesa
Fuller
Mesa
Tommy Austin
Sivis
BlueCross BlueShield of
Kelly Bluemeister
Garden Medical Clinic
P.A. Call
Julie A. Freeman
M.D
Michael W. Shull
D.O
Stephen C. Meyers
James T. Zauche
East Spruce
WSL
Blue Notes
Finney County Fairgrounds
Syppy Rose
Second Ave
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