Suburban Kansas cities approve Sunday liquor sales
In Wyandotte County and surrounding suburbs, Olathe Shawnee Gardner and Edgerton join the state trend approving Sunday liquor sales by wide margins while Satanta fails to lift its packaged liquor ban. The court rulings allow opt outs. residents weigh revenue against concerns over alcohol.
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Wal- Mart
Armory Space Reopens After Five-Year State Plan
Ameri can Legion members holed up in a maintenance shop on the armory site as remodels under a five-year state plan proceed across Kansas. Burgoon laments no clear timeline for civilian access while Geiss expects completion and inspection early next year. The space is slated for civilian use again with cookie deliveries planned for January 5 by the Franklin County Girl Scouts.
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Burgoon
Geiss
Angela Ferrell
Franklin County Girl Scouts
Public vote eyed for 2006 amendment on ballot
Lawmakers discuss putting a constitutional amendment to voters in 2006 to satisfy a two thirds Senate and House vote. Supporters hope turnout will boost a GOP run for governor while some incumbents faced election challenges for opposing the measure. Rep. Josh Swaty argues the constitution should not define human relationships and expects the issue to return.
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Kathleen Sebelius
House
Clay Aurand
R Courtland
Josh Swaty
Dalsworth
Svaty
Prison program takes in four dachshunds from Berry property
Sabra Bohnen, rescue coordinator, says four adult female dachshunds were transferred to Safe Harbor prison dog rehabilitation. An “undesirable pet” stays with two inmates who train it around the clock. Safe Harbor president Toby Young notes the dogs should be ready for adoption in six to eight weeks. state health department obtained full custody at an Oct. 25 hearing after the dogs were released Friday.
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Sabra Bohnenblust
Berry
Lansing
Safe Harbor
Toby Young
State Animal Health Department
Adoption Drives Big Demand at Local Shelters
Lawrence Humane Society manager Ramona Kemberling notes many animals enter shelters yearly and urges adoption. Shelters operate first come, first served with applications requiring landlord approval and vaccine records, a process that can take from one hour to several days. Adoption fees vary: Lawrence charges 30 dollars plus 60 for dog spay neuter and 40 for cat spay neuter, while Topeka shelters ask 30 dollars and a 50 dollar refundable spay neuter deposit.
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Lawrence Humane Society
Petfinder.org
Ben Martin Peck Animal Shelter
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